PALAEA ENKLEISTRA CAVE CHAPEL
⛪️ A SMALL CHAPEL HOUSED IN A CAVE ⛪️ The small chapel of Palaea Enkleistra can be found just north of the village of Kouklia, within the district of Paphos.…
THE LIMASSOL WINE FESTIVAL 2025
😉 BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER 😉 🍷WHEN IS THE WINE FESTIVAL HAPPENING THIS YEAR? 🍷 The Limassol wine festival is one of the most anticipated events of the year in Cyprus.…
CYPRIOT BACKGAMMON ALSO KNOWN AS ‘TAVLI’
A CYPRIOT BACKGAMMON GAME CYPRIOT COFFEE CULTURE Played in cafes and coffee shops all over the island, ‘Tavli’, is a popular Cypriot version of Backgammon. Steeped in both history and…
WHEN PTOLEMAIC EGYPT RULED CYPRUS FROM 312 BC TO 58 BC
A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORICAL OVERVIEW A GRAND HELLENISTIC PERIOD The rule of Ptolemaic Egypt over Cyprus marked quite a significant era in the island’s history. Ptolemy’s conquest of the island more…
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 once again by travel…
THE KOLOSSI CASTLE IN LIMASSOL
THE CASTLE NEAR THE VILLAGE OF KOLOSSI A LIMASSOL LANDMARK Kolossi Castle, situated 10 kilometres west of Limassol, is a remarkable example of medieval military architecture. Its history is deeply…
MY VISIT TO THE MONASTERY OF THE HOLY CROSS IN THE VILLAGE OF OMODOS
A MONASTERY IN THE MOUNTAINS By Irene Charalambous A PERFECT BACKDROP FOR BOTH CONTEMPLATION & PRAYER A TESTAMENT TO THE ISLAND’S RICH HERITAGE The Monastery of the Holy Cross in…
WHEN THE VENETIANS RULED CYPRUS FROM 1489 TO 1571
A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORICAL OVERVIEW A DISTINCTIVE ERA IN THE ISLANDS HISTORY Venetian rule in Cyprus represents a distinctive era in the island’s history. Their rule was firmly characterised by military…
THE STORY OF THE CYPRUS FLAG
CYPRUS FLAG & CURRENCY DESIGNER ISMET GUNEY A FLAG THAT TELLS ITS OWN STORY Cyprus has suffered much turmoil and strife throughout its recent history. The island had gained a…
WHEN THE BRITISH RULED CYPRUS FROM 1878 TO 1960
A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORICAL OVERVIEW A RICH COMPLEX HISTORY Various cultures, civilisations, and geopolitical events have shaped the rich and complex history of Cyprus, but none more than the poignant times…