Cyprus, also known as Aphrodite's Island, has all the classic seductions of the Mediterranean. It has a long and stormy past which includes occupation by the Phoenicians, Egyptians and Venetians, as well as a present political division between Greeks and Turks. This travel guide provides visitors with all of the background and practicalities that they will need in order to tour both sides of the island. It searches out Crusader castles and Ottoman relics, ancient temples and Byzantine monasteries, as well as detailing the best and worst beaches and resorts and providing readers with a special section on hiking routes tried and tested by the author.
- ISBN10 1858281822
- ISBN13 9781858281827
- Publish Date 25 July 1996 (first published 29 April 1993)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 August 1999
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher APA Publications
- Imprint Rough Guides
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 400
- Language English