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| Southern Cyprus is an ancient land famous for its archaeological sites and beautiful beaches. Nowadays, the process of joining the EU has given the island a new confidence; and much the same way as in Greece, there has been a subtle shift towards a more sophisticated, international outlook. The tourist town of Ayia Napa in the south-east first put Cyprus on the map as a cheap package-holiday destination in the late 1970s and the island has struggled with this reputation ever since. When Paphos was first developed for tourism, the authorities were more circumspect with regard to planning permission, and the town is considered more upmarket than Ayia Napa, with palm tree-lined boulevards, dozens of restaurants, stunning archaeological gems - including the ruins of an ancient city - vast, frescoed tombs, Byzantine monasteries and golden beaches. |
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