When most people think about a holiday they imagine sun, swimming pools, beaches, the sea and relaxation but for a lot of people there is a lot more to a holiday. Cyprus is a popular holiday destination because it has high temperatures for the entire year as well as everything mentioned previously. Cyprus also has much more to offer than most people are aware of though and all it takes is a short trip off the beaten track.
Cyprus has a fantastic history which can be seen by many of the sites which are situated across it. The island also has lots of sites which reference Greek mythology such as Paphos. Added as a UNESCO world heritage site in the 1980s the site is the birthplace of Aphrodite, the mythological goddess of love. Some monuments around Paphos are difficult to reach but for those who are fit and committed it is a great place to visit.
People don't have to walk to get off the beaten track in Cyprus as they can take the very traditional mode of transport and go by donkey if they wish. Donkey sanctuaries have been in Cyprus for years and they are still used by some tourists to reach many hidden parts of Cyprus. Many guides will take people by donkey to traditional Cypriot restaurants where they can experience real Cypriot food no longer available in most resorts.
Another hidden wonder of Cyprus is the many Venetian bridges which still stand from many years ago when the island was under Venetian rule. The island was used as a base for the military as well as being a supplier of many valuables which were exported away from the island after being transported along the camel trail. These Venetian bridges were an integral part of the camel trail.
Cyprus also benefits from many hidden coves and beaches which a lot of people don't know about. Locals like to keep some of the beaches quiet from the many tourists who visit which might otherwise overrun them but there is nothing stopping a person from doing a bit of research on these hidden wonders beforehand.
Cyprus has a fantastic history which can be seen by many of the sites which are situated across it. The island also has lots of sites which reference Greek mythology such as Paphos. Added as a UNESCO world heritage site in the 1980s the site is the birthplace of Aphrodite, the mythological goddess of love. Some monuments around Paphos are difficult to reach but for those who are fit and committed it is a great place to visit.
People don't have to walk to get off the beaten track in Cyprus as they can take the very traditional mode of transport and go by donkey if they wish. Donkey sanctuaries have been in Cyprus for years and they are still used by some tourists to reach many hidden parts of Cyprus. Many guides will take people by donkey to traditional Cypriot restaurants where they can experience real Cypriot food no longer available in most resorts.
Another hidden wonder of Cyprus is the many Venetian bridges which still stand from many years ago when the island was under Venetian rule. The island was used as a base for the military as well as being a supplier of many valuables which were exported away from the island after being transported along the camel trail. These Venetian bridges were an integral part of the camel trail.
Cyprus also benefits from many hidden coves and beaches which a lot of people don't know about. Locals like to keep some of the beaches quiet from the many tourists who visit which might otherwise overrun them but there is nothing stopping a person from doing a bit of research on these hidden wonders beforehand.
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