Have you have ever dreamed of taking off to a place where you can leave pressures of daily life behind you and enjoy endless days of sunshine? If you have maybe you should consider taking some time out of the daily grind and come to Cyprus. The island is the third largest in the Mediterranean, but still small enough to easily to find your way around. There is a large selection of sights to see, beaches to enjoy and local dishes and wines to savour. There is a great choice of villas to rent in Cyprus for long term if you don’t want to be committed to buying Cyprus property for sale initially.

Cyprus lies just south of Turkey and has a long history as a crossing point between Europe, Asia and Africa. Because of this it still has traces of the many successive civilisations – Roman theatres and villas, Byzantine churches and monasteries, Crusader castles and pre-historic habitats. If you are thinking of testing the water as it were, before buying Cyprus property for sale then villas for rent in Cyprus for the long term or even self catering Cyprus apartments can be more comfortable and spacious than a hotel or a motel to stay in and you will have creature comforts such as fully equipped kitchens, air conditioning and often a swimming-pool in maintained gardens.

Many Europeans, including over 50,000 British have made their permanent home here, many in villas for rent in Cyprus for long term, thanks to the traditions, charm and hospitality of the locals. The island has a fascinating history with a story to tell on every corner, take time and speak to Cypriots for a true feel of this ancient culture, you will find them friendly, interesting and most will speak English.

Many factors attract people to Southern Cyprus from all over the world; its admission to the European Union in 2004, excellent infrastructure, high quality of life, low level of unemployment, comparatively low cost of living, generous tax incentives and allowances and one of the lowest crime rates in Europe. It is the UK’s 5th most popular holiday destination according to Channel 4’s Amanda Lamb. And she ranks Cyprus property for sale ahead of the Costa del Sol, Tuscany, the French Riviera and Florida as the place to invest in property.

Villas for rent in Cyprus for long term and self catering Cyprus apartments are readily available in places such as Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca, especially if you don’t want to drive and enjoy the hustle and bustle of towns. If you are thinking of staying in Protaras or Ayia Napa, there is a marked contrast in the number of tourists and locals visiting and of bars and restaurants open between for example the months of August and January, so do check that you are going to get the holiday you want!

Villas for rent in Cyprus for long term are also a way for owners who are not going to fully use their properties to earn some income from them. There is a steady market for tenants who for whatever reasons are not in a position to buy – it’s a win, win situation!