Holidays in Cyprus Villages

Guest article by George Christodoulou

Cyprus is a wonderful place for a vacation. More recently, the makeup of Cyprus has been changing and more and more tourists have been spending their vacations in lovely villages rather then in crowded tourist cities. But why are the villages so much better then the cities? Large cities around the world have the tendency of being just like very other you’ve ever visited. Basically, everything has a different name, but the main activities and sights are similar. The villages of Cyprus, on the other hand, are all unique and offer a different kind of experience.

First, every village has a different and interesting layout. Having been built around the mountains rather then on flat land, most of the villages in Cyprus are either built on top of mountains or in beautiful valleys. The image you see below is one of the villages. It rests at the bottom of a valley and is a wonderful place for those who love to hike and witness some amazing sights. Just a few hours of hiking and you reach the top of the mountain range that looks over the village.

The coffee shops in the villages offer a great chance to meet the locals and feel what the culture that Cyprus is famous for. There is virtually no crime in these villages and every person is nicer then the last. If you ask someone if you can come in and join them for dinner, the will more then likely accept you into their home. This particular picture is one of my great uncle and brother. They are lounging around having a pleasant conversation in the shade which is provided by grape vines. The stories you here in the village are none like you will hear in any city. The locals have lived long and very interesting lives.

Cyprus is a place where you can just go for a walk and pick the fruits off of the trees that grow naturally in the village. You can lay around all day and relax without a care. The coffee shops are relaxing and the homes are rustic, yet well kept. As the years pass, Cyprus continues to change. More and more people are opening their village homes to tourists. A trip to Cyprus is a wonderful experience everyone should enjoy.