POLIS & LATCHI
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Polis, which in Greek means ‘town’, is situated on a beautiful sweep of bay, with the rugged Akamas peninsula to the west and the pine clad Troodos Mountains as its backdrop. Known as Marion in antiquity, the town was probably founded by an Athenian warrior called Akamas, the son of Theseus, who arrived here after the Trojan War. Rich in gold and copper ore, it
LARNAKA
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Built on the site where ancient Kition once stood, Larnaka is the successor of one of the ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus. Kition was the birthplace of Zeno, the founder of the Stoic school of philosophy and the second home of St. Lazarus, who lived here after his resurrection and later became its first Bishop. The foundation legend of Kition is associated with Kittim,
AGIA NAPA & PROTARAS
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Golden sandy beaches abound on the eastern coast of Cyprus, in the free part of the Ammochostos (Famagusta) area. The popular holiday resort of Agia Napa, once a sleepy fishing village, buzzes with life being a true paradise for lovers of the sea, water sports and nightlife.The night life and clubs are a major attraction for all age groups, while the many restaurants
