Cyprus

Cyprus officially the Republic of Cyprus is a Eurasian island country in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of its most popular tourist destinations. Capital and the largest city is Nicosia. Cyprus has a subtropical climate, Mediterranean and Semi-arid type. The average annual temperature on the coast is around 24 °C during the day and 14 °C at night. Summer's/holiday season lasts about 8 months begining in April and ends in November. Cyprus largest ethnic groups are Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. The country has two official languages Greek and Turkish. Almost all Greek Cypriots are members of the autocephalous Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus, whereas most Turkish Cypriots are adherents of Sunni Islam. There are nine churches and one monastery in Troodos that are counted among UNESCO's World Heritage Sites and several other monasteries, of which the Kykkos monastery is the richest and most famous. The churches are Stavros tou Ayiasmati, Panayia tou Araka, Timiou Stavrou at Pelendri, Ayios Nikolaos tis Stegis, Panayia Podithou, Assinou, Ayios loannis Lampadistis and Archangel Michael at Pedhoulas. There are many Hotels and Villas near the beach. Toursit can enjoy in beaches and sea, biking, hiking, discovering the beauties of the island.