I think by watching cyprus on video you will learn far more about the island than you could ever learn from a brochure or static photographs.
You just cannot truly capture the spirit of this great island in a mere 1 dimensional form.
I want to bring to you links to cyprus on video that will capture the essence of the island in a way that will speak to everyone who views. Moving images will speak to the heart of every nationality without the need for words.
The Real Cyprus
I particularly like this first video, from the pages of the cyprus embassy, because for me it really describes what Cyprus is about and if this is your first connection with the island it will give you a great insight. It was made by a couple of german filmakers in 2003 and I think it is one of the best cyprus video productions to have been made
It runs for nearly an hour so I would settle down in a comfy chair and give yourself the time needed to watch. It is more like a documentary and covers areas such as history, food & wine, the villages and mountain region and tourism.
It also touches on the border opening into the north and also covers inside the north side of the island briefly, which most visual presentations avoid, which is a shame as after all there is no denying it is there and most visitors like to take the opportunity to go at least if only for the day.
I hope you enjoy watching this cyprus video. Sorry no embedding code to put it on the page but if you click the link, it will open up the video for you.
If you are at all interested in an enviromentally friendly holiday to Cyprus you may be interested to view this video, less than 5 minutes long but details how Cyprus is aiming to be more green in the future.
It is professionally produced by The Travel Channel on You Tube.
Limassol & A Touch Of Larnaca
This short video, 1 minute 39 seconds focuses on the old part of Limassol and port area and briefly touches Larnaca, St Lazarus Church and the marina. A nice little video from Broadband TV, sadly the code for embedding the video in the page has been disabled, but you can click the link and go to the web page.
I particularly like this video from the Cyprus Tourist Organisation, as is really shows you in the space of 9.52 minutes a lot of what the island is about. Food, crafts, rural architecture, scenery and the coastal area of the Akamas National Park, an absolute "must see" if you want to find the real cyprus.
Food From Cyprus Video
One of the main joys for us from Cyprus is the food of the island. So many people of different nations have passed through that they have all left their mark on the cuisine. This video of just under 10 mins from the Cyprus Tourist Organisation highlights the delightful joy that awaits you when you visit and you sample the food of the real cyprus.
Enjoy this cyprus video and the food when you get a chance to try it. It is delicious!
Historical Monuments & Ancient Sites
All you need to know about Cyprus from the lens of the holiday place. Many historical and archaeological sites are covered plus modern day activities like carnival, conferences and cruises.
Runs for 7.48 mins and most enjoyable.
Part 1 of 2 Is More General
But well worth watching....
Ski In Cyprus
In case anyone is not familiar with the fact you can actually ski in Cyprus, despite its reputation for being a sun soaked mediterranean island, there are a lot of people who like to ski in the winter months. And to be honest it makes a lovely change from all that sun if you live in Cyprus all year round.
This is a german family who have made their own video quite professionally I think. It leaves the visitor in no doubt how much snow you can get in Cyprus and bear in mind this video was made around the month of March and you can still ski then.
If you don't like the soundtrack just turn down your speakers!