Why Cyprus

Have a right royal wedding in Cyprus, as Richard the Lionheart, King of England, did when he married Berengaria of Navarre here in the Middle Ages. Plan an outdoor wedding ceremony under starry skies. Or book the town hall or a medieval chapel for your vows. Impress your guests with a lavish banquet of local dishes or international cuisine. Drink a toast to your future with one of the oldest wines in the world, part of a 4,000 year old tradition of wine-making on the island.

With all-year sunshine practically guaranteed, you are certain to have a day to remember. Convenient marriage formalities and excellent facilities make getting married in Cyprus a piece of cake. And whether you prefer an intimate family gathering or a lavish banquet at a luxury hotel, you will find that Cyprus offers good value for money.

The third largest island in the Mediterranean, Cyprus lies at the crossroads of three continents Europe, Asia and Africa and revels an ancient cultural heritage that transcends 10,000 years of history.

Cyprus is an open air museum, where one can visit prehistoric settlements, classical Greek temples, Roman theatres and villas, early Christian basilicas, Byzantine churches and monasteries, Crusader castles, Gothic cathedrals, Venetian fortifications, Moslem mosques and British colonial style buildings.

In the villages one can still observe old ways of life, customs and traditions.

Cyprus as the eastern most part of Europe constitutes a cultural bridge between people of different religious, cultures and ways of life.

Paphos is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site situated at the west site of Cyprus. The picturesque harbour is one of the numerous archaeological sites that exist. It is out of the seas of Paphos that Aphrodite, Greek Olympian Goddess of love and beauty is said to have risen and her charm can still be felt throughout the area. Paphos region is surrounded by a beautiful coastline ideal for romantic weddings.

Golden sandy beaches abound on the eastern coast of Cyprus, in the free part of Ammochostos (Famagusta) area. The popular holiday resorts of Ayia Napa and Paralimni-Protaras are a true paradise for lovers of the sea, water sports, night life and those couples who are looking to create their dream wedding in Cyprus.

Sink your toes into warm sand, feel the sun warming your skin as you look out on the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea. Nothing beats Cyprus for a romantic beach wedding and honeymoon.

(Source: Cyprus Tourism Organisation)

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