The globe-trotters of modern world have quite a few destinations to choose from. There are those well known European destinations which have cold climate round the year to the hot Egypt which offers its charm of old world pyramids. Global Tourists who have already been to such celebrated destinations are always in the lookout of new and exciting place to spend some quality vacation time to get away from the daily rut, which their busy lives offer.
People in Cyprus speak excellent English. The official language is Greek. But you will not have any difficulty as a tourist. However, in the remote areas you may face some problems.
Cyprus had not adopted the Euro as its currency until 2008. But now the Euro can also be used here. The local currency is Cyprus Pounds and it is traditionally more in value than the Great British Pound. The banks over here open during the morning and there are many ATM machines all across the nation. During the festival time, especially during Easter, ATM machines run out of cash, so that is something to keep a note of. It is also fine to use credit cards and the debit cards too, as they are widely accepted. However, some shops accept only cash.
The Troodos Mountain Ranges are a natural splendor. There are resorts present over there which offer maximum comfort and you can truly escape the hustle and bustle of the busy city life. One of the more famous – Buyuk Hammam is a Turkish bath present in Nicosia, is simply marvelous for a complete relaxation.
Limmassol is yet another town that is very popular with the wine lovers. Here you can find many festivals captivating the city for the entire year. The September Wine Festival is perhaps the best known. In case you want to shop for the handicrafts, you can go to the Folk Aet Museum. Another place where you can visit is housed the 14th century castle – Cyprus Medieval Museum. The village of Amanthus has numerous excavation sites and they can quite enthralling to watch.
Paphos is yet another beautiful city that offers buildings belonging to the Byzantine era. Even Roman and Greek monuments can be seen here. Tombs of the Kings is a famous tourist destination here. Here there are long tunnels for you to explore. There are some stunning mosaics displayed which are bound to hold you in awe.
