THE PUBLIC GARDENS IN LIMASSOL
A GREAT DAY OUT OFFICIALLY OPENED IN 1888 The history of public gardens in Limassol, also known as ‘Limassol Municipal Gardens,’ dates back to the late 19th century when the…
THE STORY OF PLATE SMASHING
SO, WHY DO CYPRIOTS SMASH PLATES? A STRANGE TRADITION People often ask how this strange tradition began. The historical origins of smashing plates can be traced back to ancient Greece.…
THE PAFOS ZOO
WELCOME TO THE BIGGEST ZOO IN CYPRUS The PAFOS ZOO is the biggest licensed zoo in Cyprus. It is set in an unspoiled natural area just a few minute’s drive…
MY VISIT TO THE MUNICIPAL MARKET IN THE OLD TOWN OF PAPHOS
A PLEASANT LITTLE ADVENTURE IN PAPHOS By Mary Ellis A REGULAR TRIP As a resident of this great little city, I make a point of travelling to the Municipal Market…
PLAYING ‘KAZANTI’ IN CYPRUS
A CYPRIOT GAME THE POPULAR PINBALL-TYPE GAME THAT IS ALSO KNOWN AS ‘STREET ROULETTE’ A TRADITIONAL CYPRIOT PASS-TIME A TRADITIONAL GAME Kazanti, is a traditional game that is rooted in…
AGRO-TOURISM IN CYPRUS
AGRO-TOURISM IN THE TROODOS MOUNTAINS A GROWING INDUSTRY Agro-tourism in Cyprus is a growing industry, becoming a popular feature of the Troodos mountains area of the island. It is a…
MY VISIT TO THE PAFOS INTERNATIONAL STREET FESTIVAL
MY DAY OUT AT THE FIRST-EVER PAFOS INTERNATIONAL STREET FESTIVAL By Irene Charalambous PAPHOS ANNUAL FESTIVALS As anticipation for the first-ever Paphos International Street Festival grew, I decided I just…
WATERWORLD WATERPARK AYIA NAPA
WATERWORLD WATERPARK AYIA NAPA WaterWorld is the award-winning Greek-themed Waterpark situated in Ayia Napa. Normally operating from April through to November, this waterpark currently stands as one of the region’s…
NISSI BEACH NAMED AS BEST BEACH IN EUROPE 2025
NISSI BEACH NAMED AS BEST BEACH IN EUROPE 2024 CLEAR TURQUOISE WATERS & WHITE SANDS Ayia Napa’s Nissi Beach has been named the best European beach for 2024 by travel…
CHILDREN’S LUNA PARK IN LARNACA
A FUN TIME FOR CHILDREN IN FINIKOUDES PROMENADE HOBOS AMUSEMENT SPOT The Hobos Games Land at Finikoudes promenade in Larnaca is ideal for anyone looking to entertain children on a…