Although Cyprus is a small country, its cultural heritage is vast. Stretching over 9000 years, the island has remarkable ruins, historically significant sites and is reputed to be the birthplace of the mythological goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite.
'But laughter-loving Aphrodite went to Cyprus, to Paphos, in her precinct and fragrant altars, the moist breeze of Zephyr brought her there on the waves of the sea.'
This romantic legend best describes what Cyprus has to offer - traditional villages which enhance and complement a wonderfully natural environment, simple, serene rhythms of rural life, sandy beaches with majestic sunsets, real folk custom and authentic traditional Cypriot cuisine, all enhanced by the famous hospitality of the people of the island.
Cyprus boasts an impressive average of more than 320 days of sunshine per year, with cool sea breezes creating a pleasant atmosphere around the coastal areas, panoramic mountainous regions providing year round enjoyment and even ski facilities during the winter season (January - March).
The island's infrastructure is excellent - driving is as per the United Kingdom, on the left-hand side and major towns are linked by a network of modern roads.
Cyprus boasts an excellent telecommunications system and is proud of its quality of life, low cost of living, its high standard of education and great tax incentives.
Most importantly, the island offers 'peace of mind'. A feeling of security prevails, making one feel safe, surely a major consideration for the foreign investor.
Buying new property in Cyprus is a remarkably simple and fast process, by comparison with the UK.
All Jaguar Homes properties are sold as Freehold with Title Deeds and, with no previous owners involved, matters are straight forward.
