The first inhabitants of Cyprus thought to have migrated to the island from Anatolia, Syria or Palestine between the years 7000-6500 BC. The mountains of the countries of these people that were claimed to come to the island with rafts when they were escaping from natural hazard and enemy attacks are seen from the island in open weathers.

The name of Cyprus which is the most important island in the Eastern Mediterranean, took from the rich copper mines that were started to process from the Bronze Age. Its location and its natural resources such as olives, cereals and grape made Cyprus a very important trade centre.

With these properties, many old civilizations tried to capture it and those which managed, each left behind important cultural heritage and made the island centre of attraction. Egyptians, Assyrian, Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Louisianans, Venetians and Ottomans were the most important civilizations which ruled the island.

Cyprus, with its natural beauties and historical richness is also the centre of attraction of today.

BC 7000 - 3000 New Stone Age

BC 3000 - 1450 Bronze Age

BC 1450 - 700 Old Egypt Domination

BC 700 - 545 Assyrian Domination

BC 545 - 345 Persian Domination

BC 345 - 290 Old Greek (Helen) Domination

BC 290 - AD 58 Ptolemik King Domination

AD 58 - AD 395 Roman Domination

395 - 1190 Byzantine Domination

1190 - 1191 English Domination

1191 - 1489 Louisianans Domination

1489 - 1570 Venetian Domination

1570 - 1878 Ottoman Domination

1878 - 1960English Domination

1960 - 1974 Cyprus Republic

1974 - Cyprus Peace Action

1974 - 1983 Turkish Federal State -Greek Administration

1983 - Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Cyprus is situated in the eastern Mediterranean , lying at the hub of three continents. The Island 's strategic location has shaped its history and civilisation throughout the centuries.

Its excellent infrastructure, high quality of life, low cost of living and generous tax incentives attracts people from all over the world.

Mountainous villages, crystal clear waters, sandy beaches, green valleys and landscapes, 340 days of sunshine a year and most important of all the smiling genuine hospitality of local people - Cyprus has it all!

Cypriots are a mixture of many trading nations on the Mediterranean. The people are open, frank and friendly

Those who visit Northern Cyprus usually return. It is a quiet place. It has not been overrun by tourists. Northern Cyprus is a land of beaches, mountains, castles and villages where time stood still many years ago - well, actually, sometime in the late fifties. If you are old enough there are many things here that you will recall from your childhood, including the music!

Even in Kyrenia, a major town by the standards of Northern Cyprus, the old harbour looks pretty much as it did in 1914, although what once were Carob warehouses are now restaurants and bars.

There is one Turkish word that visitors quickly learn : Yavash=Slowly. There is time. And there is Cyprus time. In Cyprus, no one is in a hurry.

But, like all countries where the pace of life is slow, the people are friendly, and the Turkish Cypriot smile is as bright and as warm as the Cyprus sunshine.

About 200,000 people live in this small country, which is only 120 miles from east to west and about 15 miles from north to south. However, the topography, from the dry central plain, to the mountains, to the coast and beaches, is dramatic in its contrasts. In addition, Northern Cyprus has a wide variety of wild flora and fauna, and is a stopping off point for many species of migrating birds, and there is also a green turtle conservation area.

Historically, there is also much of interest. Cyprus was repeatedly invaded over the centuries, each invasion leaving a legacy that survives to this day.
So, when you visit Northern Cyprus, forget time, forget stress, forget rain and grey days, just relax in the sunshine and do your own thing.
Best time to visit?
The winter months are December, January, and February with max temperatures from 17C to 19C and rain is to be expected. Rain here is often torrential, but does not usually last long. However, even in the winter months, when the sun shines, which is more often than not, it is warm enough to eat breakfast on the patio.
At any time of the year, the sunlight is intense. When you sit outside, it is necessary to position oneself in the shade. In November, and the winter months, and to a lesser extent in October and March, day time temperatures are usually pleasant, comparable to the best early summer days of Northern Europe, but once the sun begins to set it does begin to feel chilly, and you may then need to wear a sweater. But it is often possible to eat your Christmas dinner outdoors.
March sees the beginning of the tourist season even though it can still seem (to the acclimatised!) a little chilly at nights. April, May and June are very popular months, nights are warm, and the fields are carpeted with spring flowers. This is followed by the hot, dry months of July and August. These two months are strictly for dedicated sun-worshippers. It can be very hot indeed, and there is never any rain. Then follows the 'second spring', when a little rain is to be expected. September and October are many peoples' favourite months. It is still very warm, but not unbearably so. Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate. No matter what time of the year, it is always warmer than northern climates. In Cyprus gardens you will see flowers all year round.