The island, geographically already part of Asia ( Middle East ), is located about 80 km (50 mi) south of the coast of Turkey , west of Syria and Lebanon , northwest of Israel , north of Egypt and east of Greece . Aphrodite , the Rock of the Greek, legend has it that the Greek goddess of love and beauty was born there. The solid rock necropolis Tombs of the Kings and the Roman ruins with mosaics of Nea Paphos Wreck diving (Zenobia wreck). Haloumi cheese and Commandaria, the sweet dessert wine from Cyprus and Limassol carnival. Discover an island rich in history and culture, and full of wonderful experiences just waiting to be enjoyed.
