Cyprus attracts more Britons

Destination trends: 19 March 2008

More holidaymakers from the UK are choosing to spend their leisure time in Cyprus, new figures have revealed.

Official statistics showed that almost 33,000 British citizens visited the Mediterranean island last month, reports the Financial Mirror.

This is up from 31,481 a year earlier - an increase of 4.4 per cent.

Figures also showed that the number of holidaymakers from Germany also went up by a significant proportion over the same period.

In February 2007, 5,535 German tourists visited Cyprus - this figure has now risen by almost a quarter to 6,910.

The overall number of holidaymakers went up by 11.2 per cent throughout the 12-month period to just over 70,000.

This is the largest year-on-year increase since May 2004.

Cyprus was recently highlighted as a popular destination for British holidaymakers by travel firm Thomas Cook.

According to the company, the island is currently as popular as ever, as it offers an affordable holiday and good weather prospects.

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lovely 4 bedroom villa with pool and water games
4 bedrooms to sleep 8
From £1966 per week
Polis & Latchi Area | Cyprus

Large villa 380 qm,with overflow pool and breathtaking view to the bay
4 bedrooms to sleep 8
From £1624 per week
Polis & Latchi Area | Cyprus

Platinum 3 Bed Villa From Oceanview Villas Cyprus.
3 bedrooms to sleep 6
From £646 per week
Protaras | Cyprus

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lovely 4 bedroom villa with pool and water games
Cyprus , Paphos region , Polis & Latchi Area
The property with it's 1500sqm is completely fenced either by a stone wall or wrought iron railings. The garden is well laid out with sub tropical plants, a waterfall feature and large covered gazebo for at least 10 people. The Swimming pool measu... [full details of property 511078]

Large villa 380 qm,with overflow pool and breathtaking view to the bay
Cyprus , Paphos region , Polis & Latchi Area
This luxurious villa has a stunning view of the gold coast and the nearby mountains, it is located 800m from the sea and elevated 50m above sea level. On the ground floor you will find a spacious living room with an extra television-stereo-studio,... [full details of property 508198]

Platinum 3 Bed Villa From Oceanview Villas Cyprus.
Cyprus , Famagusta region , Protaras
All our villas in cyprus are privately owned and we employ a team of professionals to maintain and clean all the villas to the highest possible standards, prior to your arrival to ensure its perfect and looking like a Show Home. Our goal is simple... [full details of property 96767]

Idyllic new beachfront villa with private swimming pool
Cyprus , Paphos region , Polis & Latchi Area
With the beautiful Latchi Beach only a 30m walk away, its own private pool and large terrace from where you can enjoy the most stunning of sunsets, this beautifully maintained detached villa offers everything you need for a family holiday or for t... [full details of property 66186]

Beautiful, well equipped 4-bed villa with pool
Cyprus , Kyrenia Region
This beautiful four bedroom, three bathroom villa stands in a small village just outside the city of Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus and backs onto the Five Finger Mountains. With marble floors and wrought ironwork throughout, it is spacious and quiet. ... [full details of property 64503]

Luxury Villa with private pool close to beach and resort
Cyprus , Famagusta region , Protaras
This fully air conditioned luxury Villa is superbly located close to the resort centre and local beaches whilst enjoying a quiet cul-de-sac location. Spacious accommodation includes 3 large bedrooms with en-suite to master, family bathroom, open p... [full details of property 70121]

Superb 3 Bed Detached Villa with Swimming Pool.
Cyprus , Famagusta region , Protaras
Detached villa with private swimming pool The villa is set on the outskirts of Protaras and Pernera with beaches, Tavernas, restaurants and shops within walking distance and a 5minute drive into the centre of Protaras. The villa is situated on a s... [full details of property 92240]

2 brand new 2 bedroom luxury apartments in 5 Star development
Cyprus , Paphos region , Paphos & Suburbs , Kato Paphos
Superb, spacious 1x ground floor and 1x first floor identical apartments in the highly rated 5* Sirena Olympia development in Kato Paphos. You'll feel immediately chilled out with home from home comforts including air conditioning throughout, full... [full details of property 62151]

3 Bedroom Villa in the popular resort of Coral Bay Resort.
Cyprus , Paphos region , Coral Bay Area , Coral Bay Village
This property is within easy walking distance of the popular resort of Coral Bay and its amenities. Stairs from the entry level lead to the ground floor where the open plan living/dining/kitchen area is found. The living area features a corner so... [full details of property 94461]

Newly built 3 bedroom villa close to a sandy beach
Cyprus , Famagusta region , Protaras
This newly built (2006) three bedroom detached villa is situated in a small development a mere 200 metres from the shops and bars of the Pernera district of Protaras and only 800 metres from a sandy beach. The ground floor consists of an open plan... [full details of property 90220]

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Figures also showed that the number of holidaymakers from Germany also went up by a significant proportion over the same period. In February 2007, 5,535 German tourists visited Cyprus - this figure has now risen by almost a quarter to 6,910. The overall number of holidaymakers went up by 11.2 per cent throughout the 12-month period to just over 70,000. This is the largest year-on-year increase since May 2004. Cyprus was recently highlighted as a popular destination for British holidaymakers by travel firm Thomas Cook. According to the company, the island is currently as popular as ever, as it offers an affordable holiday and good weather prospects. See our Cypriot featured properties lovely 4 bedroom villa with pool and water games 4 bedrooms to sleep 8 From £1966 per week Polis & Latchi Area \| Cyprus Large villa 380 qm,with overflow pool and breathtaking view to the bay 4 bedrooms to sleep 8 From £1624 per week Polis & Latchi Area \| Cyprus Platinum 3 Bed Villa From Oceanview Villas Cyprus. 3 bedrooms to sleep 6 From £646 per week Protaras \| Cyprus See other Cypriot properties lovely 4 bedroom villa with pool and water games Cyprus , Paphos region , Polis & Latchi Area The property with it's 1500sqm is completely fenced either by a stone wall or wrought iron railings. The garden is well laid out with sub tropical plants, a waterfall feature and large covered gazebo for at least 10 people. The Swimming pool measu... [full details of property 511078] Large villa 380 qm,with overflow pool and breathtaking view to the bay Cyprus , Paphos region , Polis & Latchi Area This luxurious villa has a stunning view of the gold coast and the nearby mountains, it is located 800m from the sea and elevated 50m above sea level. On the ground floor you will find a spacious living room with an extra television-stereo-studio,... [full details of property 508198] Platinum 3 Bed Villa From Oceanview Villas Cyprus. Cyprus , Famagusta region , Protaras All our villas in cyprus are privately owned and we employ a team of professionals to maintain and clean all the villas to the highest possible standards, prior to your arrival to ensure its perfect and looking like a Show Home. Our goal is simple... [full details of property 96767] Idyllic new beachfront villa with private swimming pool Cyprus , Paphos region , Polis & Latchi Area With the beautiful Latchi Beach only a 30m walk away, its own private pool and large terrace from where you can enjoy the most stunning of sunsets, this beautifully maintained detached villa offers everything you need for a family holiday or for t... [full details of property 66186] Beautiful, well equipped 4-bed villa with pool Cyprus , Kyrenia Region This beautiful four bedroom, three bathroom villa stands in a small village just outside the city of Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus and backs onto the Five Finger Mountains. With marble floors and wrought ironwork throughout, it is spacious and quiet. ... [full details of property 64503] Luxury Villa with private pool close to beach and resort Cyprus , Famagusta region , Protaras This fully air conditioned luxury Villa is superbly located close to the resort centre and local beaches whilst enjoying a quiet cul-de-sac location. Spacious accommodation includes 3 large bedrooms with en-suite to master, family bathroom, open p... [full details of property 70121] Superb 3 Bed Detached Villa with Swimming Pool. Cyprus , Famagusta region , Protaras Detached villa with private swimming pool The villa is set on the outskirts of Protaras and Pernera with beaches, Tavernas, restaurants and shops within walking distance and a 5minute drive into the centre of Protaras. The villa is situated on a s... [full details of property 92240] 2 brand new 2 bedroom luxury apartments in 5 Star development Cyprus , Paphos region , Paphos & Suburbs , Kato Paphos Superb, spacious 1x ground floor and 1x first floor identical apartments in the highly rated 5* Sirena Olympia development in Kato Paphos. You'll feel immediately chilled out with home from home comforts including air conditioning throughout, full... [full details of property 62151] 3 Bedroom Villa in the popular resort of Coral Bay Resort. Cyprus , Paphos region , Coral Bay Area , Coral Bay Village This property is within easy walking distance of the popular resort of Coral Bay and its amenities. Stairs from the entry level lead to the ground floor where the open plan living/dining/kitchen area is found. The living area features a corner so... [full details of property 94461] Newly built 3 bedroom villa close to a sandy beach Cyprus , Famagusta region , Protaras This newly built (2006) three bedroom detached villa is situated in a small development a mere 200 metres from the shops and bars of the Pernera district of Protaras and only 800 metres from a sandy beach. The ground floor consists of an open plan... [full details of property 90220] See all self-catering apartments & holiday villas in Cyprus » More travel news & events from around the world Travel news from 2008 · Travel news from 2007 · Travel news from 2006 About Us Site Map Holiday Guides Travel Directory Contact Us Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Holiday-Rentals.co.uk Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Copyright © 1996-Present Holiday-Rentals.co.uk Limited.