Cyprus: property, good weather and much more
Cyprus has got much to offer to those who choose to visit or live in. You might be surprised when you learn more about a multitude of reasons for which people make such a decision. To let you know why people can’t resist the lure of this Mediterranean island, we have come up with a list of the reasons propelling them to consider living in or at least visiting Cyprus:
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- Low crime rate
- Panoramic views of the Mediterranean
- Low-level air pollution
- 340 sunny days
- Low cost of living in the EU
- Fresh olives
- Low population
- Double taxation treaties with many countries that can rid you of high taxes in your country
- No tax on the first £10,000 of income earned
- Offering one of the lowest rates of statutory personal income tax (30%)
- Water sports including scuba diving, body surfing, boating, swimming, sailing, parasailing
- Lowest corporate tax rate in the EU (10%)
- Excellent and inexpensive medical facilities
- Wide use of English
- Excellent private and public education system
- Affordable properties
- Simultaneous views of snow and the sea when skiing on Mount Olympus
- Quick access to the beach in most parts of the island
- Fantastic hot balloon flights over the Paphos area
- Fun Buggy Safaris in Paphos
- Fresh Fish Meze
- Beautiful spots for relaxing and sunbathing: Fig Tree Bay & Flamingo Bay
- Fresh and tasty vegetables and fruits
- Baths of Aphrodite in Polis
- Agia Napa nightlife: a fun town where you can dance until dawn
- Traditional Cypriot Meze
- Experiencing a slower pace of life in picturesque Cypriot villages
- Thalassa Spa
- Traditional Cypriot meat dishes of Souvla and Kleftiko
- Tavli or the Greek version of Backgammon
- The medieval fort in Paphos
- The endangered species of Mouflon sheep that is under protection
- Wine festival in Limassol
- Cyprus Museum located in Nicosia
- Tour of Cyprus wineries and inexpensive local wine
- Modern banking system
- The location of Cyprus: situated at the crossroads to three continents
- Trail hiking in the nature
- Cycling in the mountain
- Archaeology
- Golfing year round
- Cypriot hospitality
- Traditional folk dancing of Kalamatianos
- UNESCO-protected churches and monasteries
- National Park and Akamas Peninsula
- Sandy beaches with bars and restaurants in Coral Bay
- Modern legal system
- The excavated remains of a city in the 4th century C. located in Nea Paphos or New Paphos
- Tombs of the Kings constructed between 3rd century B.C. and 3rd century A.D.
- Archaeological Park in Kato Paphos
- The walled city in Nicosia
- The 2nd century Odeon in Paphos that is still in use for theatre and music
- Tekke Hala Sultan as one of the most important Muslim shrines located in Larnaca
- Excellent infrastructure with state-of-the-art telecommunications and transport systems
- The local Cypriot beer of Keo
- Greek Orthodox Easter celebrations
- Highly educated labour force
- Green Monday celebrations
