The Rough Guide to Cyprus 6 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) [Paperback]

Marc Dubin (Author), Rough Guides (Author)

Book Description

Series: Rough Guide Travel Guides | Publication Date: February 2, 2009

The Rough Guide to Cyprus explores every corner of this Mediterranean paradise, from the fine, sandy beaches and wooded hillsides to the ancient churches and buzzing bars. The guide is fully up-dated taking in the island’s entry into the EU with new colour sections offering a guide to Cyprus’s hearty traditional cuisine and its rich artistic and religious architecture – breathtaking Ottoman mosques, Byzantine churches and gothic cathedrals. The full-colour introduction covers what not to miss and is illustrated with stunning photography showcasing Cyprus’s dramatic natural beauty. There are dozens of reviews from the best restaurants, nightlife and hotels in Cyprus to the top shopping spots, entertainment and outdoor activities, as well as all the essential information you need for the trip of a lifetime. The Rough Guide to Cyprus is the essential guidebook to this divided island, covering both North and South with an insider’s eye.

Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Cyprus.

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About the Author

Marc Dubin is author of The Rough Guide to Cyprus and co-author of The Rough Guide to Greece, The Greek Islands and Turkey

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Rough Guides; 6 edition (February 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1858289939
• ISBN-13: 978-1858289939
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #227,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > Travel > Europe > Cyprus
  • #52 in Books > Travel > Europe > Greece

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, September 22, 2010

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Ultimo the Magnificent (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rough Guide to Cyprus 6 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)

This comprehensive guide is a big book for such a small country. Still, it manages to keep things interesting and relevent. The sections covering the country's historical background were especially enlightening. The recommendations are good for the most part (I would skip Palea Enklistra, personally) and the descriptions accurate. Cyprus is a great destination. If you're headed there and want to do some exploration away from the resorts - this is definately a book I would recommend.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Detailed but a bit prickly, October 20, 2009

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This review is from: The Rough Guide to Cyprus 6 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)

The Rough Guide to Cyprus is very detailed, providing a much appreciated history of the island, its cultures and politics. Having read a great deal of Cyprus before, I was impressed with the information presented and must write that I learned a great deal from the book. However, at times the tone of the book was unduly opinionated and critical in it review of certain sites, architecture. While I truly appreciate warnings about tourist traps and unrewarding diversions, I did not get the impression that the writer(s) really enjoyed anything much on Cyprus. Now that I have visited, I have to say that the guide would benefit from a more enthusiastic presentation of the island; get the reader excited about visiting the place. Too often, the tone was the equivalent to a Blue Blooded snob's description of a barnyard dance. Not having seen the Lonely Planet Cyprus guide, I still recommend this Rough Guide for its detail and generally good recommendations, but "where's the love?"