Located in the crystal clear deep blue waters of the Eastern Mediterranean the island of Cyprus is conveniently situated at the hub of three continents (Europe, Asia and Africa), this strategic location has had an important role in the development of the island’s history and civilization. With a land area of 9,251 km the island is the third largest island in the Mediterranean.

The people of Cyprus owe their individuality and warmth to the fact that they are the product of an amazingly colorful history. This sun drenched island has been at the crossroads of world events for centuries. Roman, Byzantine, Greek and British influences (to name just a few) have all had a bearing on life in Cyprus.

The population of the island is approximately 650,000 with the majority residing in the four main cities / towns, Nicosia (the capital), Larnaca, Limassol and Pafos.

Perhaps that’s why Cypriots have a special knack of making visitors feel at home as soon as they step off the plane or ship. That warm welcome, plus the unhurried pace of daily life, makes Cyprus an instant favorite of anyone who goes there.
The island nation is a fascinating land of contrasts. It has some of the most sophisticated cities in the region, and yet, a short distance away, you can feel as if you have stepped back into a previous century, not just the 19th, but far back to a time when people pursued simpler pleasures.

Excellent infrastructure and facilities, high standard and quality of life, low cost of living, and generous tax incentives are all major factors that attract people to the island from all over the world, whether it be simply for holidays and vacation or investment and permanent residence.

Drop into almost any country teverna, or join the locals at a town market, and you will feel the atmosphere of a way of life that has remained essentially the same for centuries.