also because of its location, just metres from the
Mediterranean, next to the town’s fishing harbour,
which is overlooked by a stunning medieval fort. Nearby
are countless bars, cafés and restaurants, which are a
great place to sit back and soak up the atmosphere.”
That’s the thing about heading here: even if you’re not
really a motor-sport nut, the rally takes you on a tour
through some of the most stunning countryside in
Cyprus. It changes every year and this year’s race route
has yet to be finalised, but to get the best view contact
the organisers, the Cyprus Automobile Association
(
caa.com.cy
),
before your visit or check the official rally
website (
cyprusrally.com.cy
),
where maps of the routes
are published in the run-up to the event.
By the end of a day trackside, you’ll be buzzing from
all the excitement and from seeing so much of this
beautiful place. Then all you have to worry about is
whether to go for the fish meze with shrimp, bream and
calamares fresh off the boat, or the mouthwatering lamb
kebabs cooking over a charcoal grill, all while watching
the bronze shield of the sun sinking into a perfect sunset.
Choices, choices...
Destination
Cyprus
(
2000
)
year the Cyprus Rally became part of the
World Rally Championship
(
694.76
)
total length in kilometres of the 2012
Cyprus Rally
(
2
)
number of times Paphos’s fort has been
re-built, most recently in the 16th century
easyJet
flies to Paphos from four destinations.
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easyJet Holidays
A week self-catering at the Mandalena
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Alexander the Great Beach Hotel
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FINISH LINE
05
Andreas Mikkelsen’s
Skoda during the
2012
Cyprus Rally
06
Cheerleaders at the
opening ceremony
07
Spectators line the
streets of Paphos in
front of the Town Hall
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