Cyprus: the destination for those searching for both holidaymakers and those looking for a permanent home. The people, together with the scenery, climate, and cuisine, make the island an ideal location.
Facts & figures:
Population: 760,000 (est July 2000)
Location:Middle East; island in the mediterranean sea; south of Turkey.
Largest city: Nicosia
Area:9,250 sq km (3,355 Turkish Cypriot)
Climate:Hot dry summers; cool winters
Natural resources:Copper; timber; salt;  marble;clay
Relgions: Greek Orthodox 78% Muslim 18% other 4%
Currency: Cyprus Pound (CYP)
Attractions & Activities
Due to the wonderful climate and variety of scenery, Cyprus offers endless opportunities for nature lovers and outdoor sports fans. Activities such as angling, mountain-biking, hiking, gliding, golf, water sports and yachting are just a few of the activities on offer.
- Bird-watching - a popular pastime, with migratory birds providing seasonal interest - parts of the island are a haven for flamingos in the cooler months.
- Aviation - The excellent weather conditions prevailing in Cyprus, for more than 330 flyable days per annum, offer ideal conditons for airsport activities. The Nicosia Aeroclub, member of the Cyprus Airsports Federation, offers the opportunity for sightseeing, pleasure flying and flight training. Aeroclub annual events include National Aerorallies and trips to the Greek islands.
- Cycling - Cyprus is a natural mountain-biking place. Its terrain offers many opportunities for exciting mountain-biking in different tracks, making the island a paradise for the sports fans. Due to the excellent weather conditions prevailing on the island, cycling sports can be enjoyed almost throughout the year. Facilities for renting bicycles are available in all towns and sea-side resorts. The Cycle Club, the Cycling Federation's own club, organises various non racing cycling activities and events where everyone is welcome to participate. Similar activities are organised also by the Limassol Cycling Club. The Cyprus Cycling Federation organises contests in Spring, like the famous Afxentia International Race, and in Autumn various other cycling events, in which everyone is welcome to participate. In late November, there is also an International Mountain bike Race at Ayia Napa.
- Fishing - Spear-fishing (without aqualung), angling, fishing with vertical lines or trolling are the permitted methods for which no licence is required. Special (sport) fishing licences are required by law for those fishermen who use:
- Boats and fishing-nets, longlines and traps
- Spearguns with an aqualung
- Spearguns with lights at night-without aqualung
- Nets without a boat
The licences have several conditions attached to them that regulate the gear used, the days, the licensees who are allowed to fish and in certain cases (spearguns with aqualung and fishing at night with light), the allowable catches for each fishing trip. Species of fish which can be caught: sea-breams, groupers, amber jacks, sea-perch etc.
- Horse Riding - This popular sport can be enjoyed at Horse Riding Centres, all set up in beautiful surroundings. All centres have professional training facilities, instructors who provide lessons for beginners and advanced riders, and Working Student Programmes.
JJS Property Consultants deal with properties all over the island. Here is some information on the most popular tourist destinations in Cyprus
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