For those who have visited it for the first time, the Mediterranean coast leaves an indelible impression, including from the unusual architecture. The coast is literally strewn with small cozy houses, covered with tiles, and buried in greenery. The Mediterranean style in architecture was influenced by both Greece, Spain, Cyprus and Turkey, and the states of North Africa.
One of the main features of the style is of course color. Traditional Mediterranean style villa in Cyprus designed in white, beige or pinkish colors. This helps reflect the sun's rays. The roofs of houses and villas are covered with tiles. The second feature of the Mediterranean style villas is the use of wood, marble, granite, ceramics and other natural materials. Natural stone floors keep your home cool on hot days, which are common on the island.
An important attribute in the houses of Cyprus is the presence of large terraces and balconies, as well as patios, which are called patios, both in Cyprus and Greece, and in several other countries of the region. These patios make your home cozy and relaxing. As a rule, the owners decorate the patio with flowers and all kinds of outlandish plantings. If the house is large enough and there is a spacious local area, then you can equip your own pool.
The Mediterranean architecture in Greece and Cyprus is very similar, but if the Cycladic style dominates on the mainland, when the houses are all white, the frames and doors are painted blue and blue, then there are interesting differences in Cyprus. The roofs of houses in Cyprus are not flat, and the walls are not painted, but as a rule, they are plastered in a certain color or built of stone. Pergolas, doorways are made in Cyprus from local oak. There are regulations on the island that restrict builders when building houses. This is already the modern reality of the Mediterranean style. Houses should not exceed 1-2 floors, there are certain rules for the size of villas and houses of different classes. Residential complexes with apartments in Cyprus can be higher than 2 floors. For example, in Paphos, the construction of objects of this type above the 4th floor is prohibited, as they will otherwise block the views of the Mediterranean Sea.
The Mediterranean style in Cypriot architecture is not only a tribute to tradition, but also the practicality and comfort that contemporaries honor.
