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CYPRUS PAFOS PEGEIA St ST. GEORGE – LUXURY VILLAS AJAMI GROUP LTD ST.GEORGE – PROJECT An indulgence project of two villas, situated at the very front line of St.George area, overlooking the infinite sea view and the spectacular island of St.George. Each villa comprises 3 bedrooms with on‐suite facilities, private swimming pool and private parking space. Key Features: . Sea & CountryViews . Close to amenities & facilities . Next to Akamas Natural Peninsula . 5 minutes drive from Coral Bay area Location: Pegeia, Pafos The Location CYPRUS PAFOS PEGEIA St. George CYPRUS: The Island Basic Information Location: South eastern part of Mediterranean sea, 71 km south of Turkey, 105km west of Lebanon & 800km southeast of mainland Greece. Capital: Nicosia (Lefkosia) Other Main Pafos, Limassol, Larnaca Cities: Currency: Euro € Population: 838,000 EU: Since 1st of May 2004 Membership: Area: Total 9,251 km2 Language: Greek, English, Turkish Time Zone: Winter: Easter European Time (UTC+2) Summer: Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3) Elevation Lowest point: Mediterranean Sea (Om) extremes: Highest point: Olympus (1,952m) Driving in Cyprus Driving is on the left as in the United Kingdom and all road signs are displayed in both, Greek & English. Short distances between towns and a well-developed network of roads and motorways make travelling on the island convenient and safe. Healthcare System Cyprus offers a superior medical system. Public and private healthcare is of a high standard and is available to everyone. CYPRUS: The Island Climate Cyprus is blessed with a warm sunny climate and enjoys approximately 340 days of sunshine a year. Average temperature of 20 oC in summer. Cyprus Education The education system in Cyprus is of a very high standard and accessible to all residents. The Cypriot government wishes to ensure that children from another countries continue their educations whilst they are in Cyprus. A number of private schools are also available. The fees range from €3,400 - € 7,000 per annum. Higher education is also available through 6th form colleges and other recognised institutions. There are Universities in Nicosia, Limassol and Pafos. There is also an adult education program, offering a range of courses from Greek language to cookery and dance. Electricity The electricity system in Cyprus is the same as the UK. The voltage is 220 V – 240 V and the plugs are 3-pin. Telecommunications Cyprus enjoys modern and reasonable priced telecommunication, internet and satellite television services. Dialling code: +357 Web domain: .com.cy Hospitality & Low crime rate The people are open, frank and friendly to foreigners. They are among the most hospitable people on earth, making you feel at home on the island. Cyprus enjoys a very low crime rate in comparison with other countries. The crime rate is lowest of the average rate of the other European countries. PAFOS: The Capital of Culture . Pafos, the mythical birthplace of Venus, the Greek Goddess of love and beauty, is situated on the south-western coast of Cyprus. It is home to a great extent of the island’s reach cultural heritage including a medieval fortress frescoed tombs and remarkable mosaics. The charming harbour town of Pafos offers lively coffee shops, taverns, shops and markets. Pafos has a remarkable cultural activity that covers a wide spectrum of subjects and events such as the Pafos Flower Festival, the celebrations of Monday of the Holy Spirit, the Pafos Carnival, the Summer Cultural Window and many other events which aim to preserve the tradition and designate the cultural identity of the town. In addition, it aims to promote the “Arts and Letters” through local and international exhibitions, theatrical and dancing performances, publication of albums and books and many other activities. Moreover, it also aims to urge the young and the elderly people towards a qualitative entertainment and qualitative activities. The economy of Pafos has rabidly developed soon after the Turkish invasion in 1974 and it mainly depends on tourism. Nowadays, the town has a remarkable tourist infrastructure with approximately 11,000 hotel rooms, and hundreds of restaurants, cafes and bars. Generally, it is estimated that Pafos receives more than 800,000 tourists every year. Climb to the roof of the castle and take in the delightful view over the harbour with its colourful fishing boats. In addition to its rich culture, the Pafos area, offers a wealth of amenities and facilities that cater to every need. Finally Pafos is a city that is in touch with its heritage, offering an authentic relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle. PEGEIA: The village . Undeniably, Pegeia is a remarkable part of Cyprus. Specifically, this is a new municipality of Paphos since it was declared as a municipality in 1994. Noteworthy is the fact that Pegeia is recognized as one of the largest municipalities in the area of Cyprus, as the region covers 4.552 hectares. The administrative area of Pegeia reaches north to the Gulf of Lara and south to the manor of Potimon and the Mavrokolymbos dam. Regarding the geographical location of Pegeia, this is quite favourable. Only 15 km away from the centre of Paphos and close to the beautiful Akamas, is a report point not only for the locals but for foreign residents as well. The fact that the village is rooted in the slopes of a mountain and built at an altitude of 200 meters, allows the enviable panoramic views both to the west coast of the island and toward the centre of Paphos. Moreover, the combination of mountain and sea and the mild climate of the region is unparalleled advantage. On the one hand, there is the deep blue sea that surrounds the beautiful rugged coastline, the exotic green bananas, colourful citrus fruit, vineyards and almond trees, the wild beauty of carob and olive trees, and on the other hand, raises the forest with shady pines, cypresses and shrubs. In the area also there are cultivated various types of vegetables that include mostly potatoes, melons, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and artichokes. The small national forest Meleti, as well as much of the national forest of Pegeia falls within the administrative boundaries of the village. Thus, the unique touches of nature, give the residents an inexhaustible source of vitality and serenity. Saint George (Agios Georgios) is at the southern edge of the Akamas Pensinsula, a protected natural park with some of Cyprus finest scenery and deserted beaches. Saint George is a famous place of pilgrimage in the Paphos region in the West of Cyprus. Main occupation of the residents is first and foremost tourism and then, agriculture and livestock. The area of banana plantations in the region in 1985 amounted to 119 hectares and it was not only the largest of Paphos area but also in the whole of Cyprus. Apart from agriculture livestock and especially goats was developed greatly. In 1985, 2.073 goats, 2.832 sheep, 60 pigs and chickens 1.690 fed. However, today there is greater emphasis on tourism and services. Pegeia, because of the beautiful green landscape, amazing beaches and remarkable archaeological sites, began in recent years to develop tourism. The focus of tourism is the area of Coral Bay. No doubt, the arrival of tourists, who come mainly from Great Britain, has given impetus to a multitude of restaurants, traditional taverns, leisure centres, hotels, resorts, villas, etc. that promise visitors, foreign and local, a comfortable stay in the enchanting area. On the other hand, residential development continues apace whereas the tourism industry and the service sector rally their forces with main goal the further improving of services quality. ST. GEORGE LUXURY VILLAS ST. GEORGE -VILLAS . The modern design and architecture of this project will sweep you off your feet. Both properties have state-of-the art interiors, with panels in every room controlling everything from the lighting mood to the temperature of the bath – all systems can be completely controlled from anywhere in the world. Rainforest showers, huge spacious bedrooms, bathrooms, gigantic windows which maximize the amount of natural light. A Jacuzzi or a sauna is also available within the villa itself. The villas are contempory in style and design with timeless elegance. The shapes and materials are locally inspired but are reinterpreted to form a creative and harmonious whole. Both villas use the same palette of colors and finishes but each has its own individual setting and bespoke fit-out. A certain level of flexibility within the design parameters will be offered to accommodate each client’s specific needs. Each villa is situated on a large plot (5000 m2). Villa A Total Area – 715 m2 Covered Verandas – 256 m2 Villa A Villa A Villa A Villa A Villa A Villa A Villa A Villa A Villa A Villa A Villa A Villa A Villa B Total Area – 390 m2 Covered Verandas – 175 m2 Villa B Villa B Villa B Villa B Villa B Villa B Villa B Villa B Villa B Villa B Villa B Villa B Local amenities & facilities St.George villas are situated within walking distance to the Pegeia village centre and just a 5 minutes drive to the renowned blue flag beach of Coral Bay; which is one of Pafos most popular beaches. Facilities and amenities such as banks, bakeries, supermarkets, restaurants, local school and pharmacy are all within reach, ensuring that everything is at your door step. Distances: . Coral Bay – 5 km . Pegeia centre – 8 km . Pafos centre – 15 km . Pafos Harbour – 17 km . International School of Pafos – 15 km . American Academy – 20 km . Pafos Airport – 25 km . Elea Golf course – 22 km . Aphrodite Hills Golf course – 38 km . Secret Valley Gold course – 16 km Sound investment . Private swimming pools and home entertainment . Prime property in a stunning, sea-front location always systems, horse riding, carting and mountain biking all in high demand walking distance away .
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