Friday 20 June 2008

Cyprus - more than meets the eye

Cyprus. The name itself conjures up images of long sandy beaches, crystal blue waters, hills dotted with olive groves and traditional white washed villages. Sadly, more recently it also conjures up images of overcrowded, ugly tourist resorts with cheap restaurants catering to mismatched international tastes….

The problem with Cyprus is that it’s no longer a well-kept secret. This small island receives hundreds of thousands of visitors every year and, quite simply - it’s got to put them all somewhere. Resorts and complexes abound – catering for family and group holidays from all over Europe. Deals are good and numbers increasing – aided of course by the growing number of low cost airlines and flight options.

For many, the island is becoming a home away from home. Apart from the improved weather and the beautiful scenery, the resorts, by their very nature, seemingly absorb the local culture and create a watered down, international version of it. There’s something lacking in authentic charm.

Fortunately there is a way around it. Increasingly large numbers of visitors are opting for the ‘real’ Cyprus holiday experience and as these discerning travellers are increasing in number, so too are their options. Finding an individual, one-off property to stay in is straightforward nowadays as islanders and foreign property owners realise the growing demand. More and more properties are becoming available to rent and at prices that won’t break the bank. Whether you want to stay in a traditional stone house in a local village or a secluded luxury villa in an olive grove – the options are now at your disposal. You just have to decide which in unique way you’re going to discover the real charms of Cyprus.

For some ideas check out these links:

http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/viewPropertyDetails.aspx?ID=276
Tymarhane - a villa in the mountains, with a horizon infinity pool.

http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/viewPropertyDetails.aspx?ID=290
Michele's House - a village house with sea views from the terrace

http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/viewPropertyDetails.aspx?ID=297
Myrto - a stone villa oozing with Cypriot charm

http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/viewPropertyDetails.aspx?ID=172
Sylvia's View - a secluded and rural property with panoramic mountain and ocean views

1 comment:

Mohit Jain said...

EARLIER today the influential Global Property Guide published reassessed Country investment ratings for 73 locations around the world. Their investment tables show gross rental yields and long term investment ratings.

At the top of the list is Chisinau in Moldova with a “Spectacular” gross rental yield of 14.17% and a long term investment rating of 3 stars.

Languishing near the bottom of the list at position 69 out of 73 is Limassol in Cyprus with a “Very Poor” gross rental yield of 3.45% and a long term investment rating of 1 star.
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