Cyprus

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.