Lifestyle Cyprus

Those seeking to buy property in Cyprus for a change in lifestyle from dreary northern Europe will not be disappointed. From pace of life, to wonderful food, to exciting nightlife, to some of the clearest waters and beaches in the Mediterranean, Cyprus has it all.

Cyprus is the third largest Mediterranean island, located in the northeastern corner of the Mediterranean Sea close to Turkey, Syria, and Egypt. Cyprus enjoys a radiant climate with a long sunny summer season while the winters remain cool and pleasant except in mountain areas where temperatures can drop to northern European winter levels. The climate is one of the most important factors in the popularity of Cyprus property with foreign property buyers and investors. Average temperatures fluctuate between 16 °C/60°F to 30°C/85°F more or less year round, with higher temperatures during the months of July and August.

Cyprus has had a rich and colourful history possessing wine, oil and grain in abundance, which made it an important part of the empires of Rome, Alexander the Great, the Byzantines and the Ottomans. During the crusades Richard the Lion heart King of England briefly controlled the island. More recently from 1860 until the early 1960’s the island was administered by Britain. Today the legacy of this rich history is to be found everywhere in its architecture, culture and not the least in the affection of the islands people for the UK and indeed queen Elizabeth’s head on the local currency, the Cypriot Pound. For those Britons considering buying property for sale in Cyprus the similarity of many aspects of the legal system and widely spoken English increases buyer confidence.

The welcome afforded to foreigners by the warm and friendly people of Cyprus is possibly second to none worldwide. Those considering buying Cypress property for sale can be assured to feel at home from day one. There are numerous schools and private tutors offering Greek tuition and although English is widely spoken even just a few words of Greek ensure you an even greater acceptance by the locals. For the younger generation good local and international schools may be found with teaching conducted in English, French and Italian.

Cyprus enjoys a relatively low cost of living approximately 20% cheaper than that of Spain or Portugal for example. Recent statistics showed Cyprus as one of the most inexpensive countries to live in Europe. In the local markets it is possible to buy cheaply a wide selection of colourful fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and fish. Of course modern supermarkets are fully stocked with a large range of local and imported goods from all over Europe, so those seeking to buy Cyprus property need not go without a selection of choice goods from back home.

There is a modern infrastructure, which is set to improve after continued inward investment, from the European Union. The two international airports can be found at Larnaca and Limassol which have numerous daily flights year round to most Northern European destinations. Cyprus has a wide choice of sports facilities and golf courses, and of course wonderfully beautiful beaches, which rank amongst the loveliest in Europe.

For those gourmets who delight in eastern Mediterranean cuisine, there is a wealth of choice available in both international restaurants and local tavernas offering traditional Greek delicacies.

For more information on property for sale in Cyprus, property investment in Cyprus or to discuss any aspects of relocation to this beautiful part of the Mediterranean, please contact +36 1 266 5968 or e-mail info@arenaestates.com and one of our experienced advisors will be in touch as soon as possible.