The legendary land of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, Cyprus is a mix of sunny modern beaches and the more traditional, and even historical, locales which aptly set off its geographical location. Once the centre of interest for major civilizations; Cyprus still is a land that is disputed. Just like Persia and the Greek empire once fought for it in 400BC, not too long back the Turks and Greeks were at loggerheads for it as well.
For tourists, though, Cyprus is a haven of the beautiful Mediterranean climate and traditional monuments and structures. In its midst are fashionable spas and yet the culture of the land has not died out. Some of the popular locations to visit when you tour Cyprus are the historical ruins and monuments. Salamis is just one area you can visit. The archeological remains here are from early 11th century BC, when it was a major link in trade routes of the Greek Empire, but the town itself dates long into history.
A contrasting attraction, yet the Ayia Napa district in Southeast Cyprus is a major tourist hub as well. The beach resort is popular all over Europe for its beauty and its fine golden sands. Not only is the Ayia Napa resort attracting almost 10,000 tourists per day, the local population of 1000 is a friendly and helpful host to boot. On top of all that is the nightlife that compliments the serene morning excavations to this breathtaking resort. A romantic getaway for couples as well as for friends, who are out for a good time amongst fresh blue waters, Ayia Napa is not by far, all Cyprus has to offer.
Cyprus's Mediterranean climate is inviting all year round, but the tourist season is at its full swing during from June to August. Of course that means the accommodation costs more, and the general prices are high as well in keeping with the demand. If you wish a budget vacation, Cyprus still can cater to your needs if you visit just before the summer heat is at its peak, or just after. With the tourist numbers going down when the hustle bustle of the peak season slows April-May and September-October are still good months for a tour of the land where East meets West.
Fabulous sunshine almost all year round combined with spectacular scenic beauty, pristine beaches and exotic foods make North Cyprus a much sought after destination. More popularly described as 'A corner of earth touched by heaven', tourists come to visit but are smitten forever and end up wanting to call North Cyprus home. All this, combined with good infrastructure, superior quality of construction and affordable real estate prices make North Cyprus a good place to by a vacation home.
North Cyprus offers property buyers that very rare opportunity of owning beach vacation-houses at very realistic prices. This is made all the more irresistible by the superb coastal motor way that links all the main towns as well as the continued investment in local infrastructure.
Buying a vacation house on the beach is a great way to accommodate family and friends who are holidaying in North Cyprus and are looking for a place to stay. If you own a vacation home on a beach in North Cyprus you can also rent it out to tourists who come to stay long-term in winter in order the escape the biting cold of their own countries. Whether you buy it for personal holidays or as a real estate investment, a Cyprus beach vacation home in just about any coastal location is a tempting proposition. You can sit back and watch your investment grow and increase even as you bask in the sunshine in this sunny paradise.
If you intend purchasing a vacation home in Cyprus you will have to first sign an agreement with the company that owns the selected property. You will then have to get the contract signed at a cost of L1.50 per L1000 of the value of the contract. Within a month of getting it signed, the contract is deposited at the Land Registry for the purpose of securing the Purchaser's rights.
Foreign investors are required to furnish proof that they have sufficient funds in foreign currency to cover the cost of securing the purchase. This money should necessarily have been transferred to the Cyprus Central Bank from an external account. If you intend cash and are carrying it with you in person, you will need to furnish proof that you had declared the same at the airport. After obtaining approval of import from the Cyprus Central Bank, the same has to be furnished to the Land Registry prior to getting the Title Deed of the chosen property transferred into your name. An application also has to be made to the Council of Ministers for obtaining permission to own property in Cyprus.
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