Villa Holidays in Paphos, Cyprus can Lead to So Much More!
Cyprus is an island nation and a fascinating land of contrasts, it has some of the most sophisticated cities in the region, and yet just a few miles away it can feel as if you have stepped back into a previous century. Villa holidays in Paphos, Cyprus on the south-west coast reflect these differences and are very popular with visitors especially British, German and Scandinavian tourists.
Among the attractions for villa holidays in Paphos, Cyprus are the beautiful old harbour and the modern hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants which line the seaside promenade which give a cosmopolitan international resort atmosphere but a 30 minute drive takes you touring the wine-making villages of the Akamas Heights or exploring the often wild and under-visited north-west and the jewel of the island, the Akamas National Park.
Buying Cyprus property for sale is a natural progression for those who have enjoyed villa holidays in Paphos, Cyprus over the years, whether for a holiday home of their own or for permanent relocation. Every aspect points towards a healthy lifestyle, the famed Mediterranean diet consists of fresh, locally produced organic food which is cooked in olive oil and washed down with a glass or two of the regions red wine. There are many ways to enjoy the outdoor life of walking, swimming, cycling, sailing, golf and even skiing in the winter!
The weather forcast for Paphos in Cyprus is another great motive to look for Cyprus property for sale. The summer temperatures reach the mid 30 degrees centigrade every day and the cooler winter months make walking and cycling ideal activities especially in the mountains and nature reserves. The glorious sunshine encourages residents to spend more time outdoors and the laid-back atmosphere helps to melt away stress throughout the year.
If you take villa holidays in Paphos, Cyprus in winter and find yourself yearning for a bit of proper winter weather you can find it in the nearby Troodos Mountains. Check the weather forcast for Paphos in Cyprus but generally there is snow in the higher mountains (that reach up to 2000m) between January and March and there is a ski resort, so you can ski in the morning then swim and sunbathe at the beach in the afternoon!
The villages in the foothills of the mountains down to Paphos town are popular for those wanting to spend their villa holidays in Paphos, Cyprus in the authentic island. Pomos for example is a large, attractive seaside village built on a slope between the sea and the wooded foothills of the Paphos mountains. Ayia Marina & Argaka are mainly agricultural rural villages, approximately 5 minutes drive apart on the way to Pomos Point. Each with a population of 1000 or so, they have coffee shops and a couple of tavernas serving locally grown food.
There are so many reasons to come to this magical island: villa holidays in Paphos, Cyprus and the weather forcast for Paphos in Cyprus, its easy to see why so many visitors decide to make it their home away from home and get their very own piece of Cyprus property for sale!
