About Cyprus
Cyprus: The Birthplace of Aphrodite... Goddess of Love and Beauty!
At the crossroads of three continents, at the meeting point of great civilisations, Cyprus has developed - and for thousands of years has maintained - its own civilisation centre, assimilating the various influences from those who conquered the island. It has remained a thriving centre of Greek culture with some specific characteristics.
The island is now a full member of the European Union. The Island of Aphrodite is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, situated in the east and in close proximity to the busy trade routes linking Europe with the Middle East, Russia, Central Asia and the Far East. The island is enriched with a culture that combines elements of the West and the East, bringing together the best of both worlds. Paphos, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of an abundance of ancient treasures, invites us all to discover its ancient heritage.
