June 13th, 2010 
Tushar Mathur 
Cyprus is a wonderful Place with warm weather most of the year and a beach only two hours away no matter where you are. Just like any other country, Cyprus has it’s own tourist district hat mirrors the tourist areas of other countries all over the world. What most people don’t know is that Cyprus is still largely made up of small villages that are disappearing. As children grow and move to the city, the villages are quickly becoming a great place for tourists to truly see the beauty of the country.
The village is interesting because every one is unique. There is no single village with a section that looks similar to another. For the most part, the homes were built by the Cyprian people fifty or one hundred years ago so each one is built with a different style and build preferences. Beautiful flowers and plants climb most walls with grapes creating canopies for every house. What really offers a twist is that most of the villages were built on mountains rather then flattening all the land. It’s great just to walk down the maze of roads and paths leading to the same place.
As a tourist, what you miss out on most, is the local village coffee shop scene. You would think that being surrounded by elderly people drinking coffee and playing backgammon would be boring, but it’s not. The people are full of great personality and the games are always lively and entertaining. When the guests leave, a relaxing nap is a welcomed activity.
Fortunately as a tourist, the one thing you can count on is eating local food. Whether you live with a local or rent a hotel room, the restaurants will serve you authentic Greek food. Souvlaki, or barbequed pork on a stick with vegetables and drizzled with olive oil and seasonings is one of the most delicious meals available. Along with a healthy green Greek salad, you will enjoy a great feast. The salad usually contains feta cheese, olive oil, and vinegar.
If there is one place you want to add to your travel list this year, make it Cyprus. Whether you want to relax, get some exercise, or eat some local Greek food, or go to the beach, Cyprus is the perfect vacation.
This post has been written by guest blogger, George Christodoulou, from Travel Deals
