Why would anyone need a holiday when they live in Cyprus?
Even us island dwellers enjoy taking a break from home occasionally. My favorite spot for a holiday in Cyprus is the village of Polis, which is just over a thirty minute drive along some very scenic mountainous roads from Paphos. We have found a very quiet hotel with its own stretch of beach, containing turtle nests as seen in the picture below. You need to get up very early to spot the baby turtles emerging from their nests, usually between five thirty and six o'clock in the morning is the best time. Both last year and this, I have managed to spot a baby turtle bravely making its way across the pebbles and shingle to the sea. They are mid brown in colour and very tiny. It is very inspiring to watch these creatures emerging from the sand and struggling through their epic journey to the water. Once they have been picked up by the current, you can hold your breath while watching them swimming bravely out into the sea. I am told that they always return to their original birthplace to make their own nests in future years - a lovely thought!
