06/08/2026
Cyprus is much more than sunshine, beaches and beautiful scenery. 🇨🇾
For more than 10,000 years, the island has been a meeting point between Europe, Asia and Africa.
From the first Neolithic settlers to the Bronze Age copper miners, and from the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Crusaders to the Venetians, Ottomans and British, each civilisation has left its mark on the island we know today.
King Richard the Lionheart conquered Cyprus in 1191 during the Third Crusade, adding another chapter to the island’s remarkable story.
Modern Cypriots are the descendants of thousands of years of Mediterranean history, making Cyprus one of the world’s most fascinating cultural crossroads.
Cyprus isn’t just an island – it is a bridge between continents, cultures and civilisations. 🇨🇾
Cyprus is far more than a beautiful holiday destination. For more than 10,000 years, this small island has stood at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, becoming home to countless civilisations, including the ancient Cypriots, Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Crusaders, Venetians, Ottomans and British. Each generation has left behind its own traditions, architecture, language and culture, creating the unique identity of modern Cyprus that we know and love today.
As a British family business that has proudly called Cyprus home for many years, we at Simila Cyprus never stop appreciating the island’s remarkable history, stunning landscapes and wonderful people. We hope you enjoy this small journey through time as much as we have enjoyed sharing it with you. 🇨🇾
Simila Cyprus – Reliable Car Hire since 2010.
