CYPRUS is the most easterly and the third largest of the Mediterranean islands after Sicily and Sardinia.
Hot dry summers are followed by mild winters, with many near deserted beaches, it is little wonder Cyprus has become a popular destination.
PLACES OF INTEREST
MACHAIRAS FOREST. LEFKARA. KATO DRYS and VIVATSINIA. There are four trails in this area abounding with a wealth of plants and flowers including the rare Lefkara Astragalus that are protected by the Bern Convention.
STAVROS TIS PSOKAS. The largest and most superb pine forests on Cyprus can be found here. All the roads leading to Stavros Tis Psokas Forest Station are earth tracks, with the exception of Kykkos-Stavros Road. The forest station has a hostel, cafeteria and a supervised picnic area and an observation enclosure to see the wild sheep Ovis gemlina ophion [Cyprus Moufflon] and the Dama a type of deer brought into Cyprus.
KYPARISSIA - GERMASOGIA DAM. Located about 10 kms from Lemesos. The most interesting aspect of this area is the Kyparissia River running through steep banks covered with native Cyprus and olive trees.
SKIING RESORTS. In January to March winter sports enthusiasts head for the slopes of Mt. Olympus. On the North face the Ski lift is some 350 meters in length and the two lifts in Sun Valley, are 350 meters in length. The ski slopes are about a one hour drive from Limassol or Nicosia and 12 km from the smaller resort of Platres, making it quite possible to enjoy the thrill of skiing in the morning and the beach in the afternoon.
Please
Note. Since 1974, the Cypriot government has designated Larnaca and Paphos international
airports, and the seaports of Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos, as the only legal
points of entry into and exit from Cyprus. These ports are all in the government-controlled
southern part of the island. Entry or exit via any other air or seaport is not
authorised by the Cypriot government. It is possible for visitors to arrive at
non-designated airports and seaports in the north, but they should not expect
to cross the United Nations-patrolled "green line" to the government-controlled
areas in the south. Such travel is not permitted by the government of Cyprus,
even for transit purposes. Visitors arriving through designated ports of entry
in the south are normally able to cross into the north for day trips. Policy and
procedures regarding such travel are subject to change. Information on this may
be obtained at the U.N. "Buffer Zone" Checkpoint.
