Russians are increasingly purchasing housing here, and they are attracted not only by the possibility of obtaining a residence permit or European citizenship on very favorable terms. All real estate in South Cyprus - residential and commercial - is an object of reliable investment: the Cypriot coast is in steady demand among tourists, businessmen and foreigners who purchase summer residences. The Government of the Republic of Cyprus has been pursuing a systematic policy to increase the attractiveness of the island for tourism and business, and this policy is bearing its results despite the political and economic difficulties.
The advantageous geographical position - at the crossroads of the Mediterranean sea routes - is one of the main advantages thanks to which Cyprus has been known for several thousand years as an important transit point for international trade. The island was once an English colony, and on the coast, almost every Cypriot speaks English (which is not, say, in Greece) - and this greatly facilitates both everyday communication and business life.
Cyprus: history and modernity
Property in the mountains of southern Cyprus Another advantage of South Cyprus is the close proximity of the sea coast with mountain landscapes. In early spring, you can even combine swimming with skiing: from the Troodos ski resort to the nearest beach is about an hour's drive. For the cleanliness of the beaches and the favorable ecological situation of the coast of Cyprus, they were awarded the Blue Flag - an international award of the European Union, awarded for environmental friendliness and safety.
If you get tired of the prolonged heat in the summer, there are hiking and cycling trails in the mountain cedar forests, where the coolness always reigns and the views are endless. The coastline lives a noisy, colorful, eventful life, but you only have to drive a little inland and you find yourself in the patriarchal outback with its unhurried measured rhythm. In some villages, you can still get acquainted with ancient traditional crafts.
The history of the island deserves special attention. Egyptians, Phoenicians, Greeks, Byzantines, Turks, Arabs, Crusaders, Venetians - they all contributed to the unique look of Cyprus. It was conquered by Alexander the Great and Richard the Lionheart. It was ruled by pagans, Muslims and Christians. Here, in the vicinity of Famagusta, lived the prototype of Shakespeare's Othello. Here, in one landscape, the ruins of an ancient Greek polis, a medieval castle, an Orthodox church and a modern quarter can be combined. Today's Cyprus is a comfortable and friendly state with impeccable ecology and attractive conditions for living and doing business. The cultural and historical heritage is harmoniously combined with modern technological benefits.
South Cyprus Property
South Cyprus Property The south coast of Cyprus is so diverse that there is an ideal place for everyone. Someone loves the noisy and almost Russian Limassol, someone will like the inexpensive and full of entertainment Ayia Napa. Wealthy Russians will appreciate the pretentious Paphos with its chic restaurants and excellent yachting, while their compatriots with average incomes will prefer the simple-minded Protaras or Larnaca.
South Cyprus real estate is just as varied - from luxury villas with private access to the sea to small country houses in the mountainous part of the island.
Russians actively use the opportunity to buy a house in this piece of paradise, because the quality of life here is excellent even by European standards, while the prices are noticeably lower than the average European ones, and as a pleasant bonus, a Cypriot passport or residence permit is attached, which will become your window to Europe. What is important, despite the information wars in Cyprus, they are very sympathetic to the Russians. So by purchasing real estate on the island, you also acquire a "friendly interface" - and this is one of the main components of the quality of life.
