Island Life Magazine Ltd April / May 2016 | Page 46

TRAVEL Seeking the sun Cyprus in If you are looking for almost guaranteed sunshine, warmth and overwhelming hospitality then look no further than Cyprus. I n ancient times Cyprus made its’ fortune from copper to such a degree that even today this is echoed in one of the colours that make up the Republic’s National Flag. However, it is now said that the Island’s most natural and beneficial resource is sunshine with an average of 340 days of sunshine each year. Known as ‘Aphrodite’s Island’ 46 www.visitilife.com can dip into, and experience, the very pool where it is believed she once bathed. The qualities of the water are believed to reduce your aging considerably! The people are easy going, Cyprus has so much to offer friendly and hospitable and with countless villages to welcome families. Children explore, vineyards