TRIANTAFYLO ROSE PETAL CORDIAL
A TRADITION OF ROSE CULTIVATION Rose cultivation, across the island, can be traced back centuries to when wild and basic rose varieties, which include wild briars and early Mediterranean varieties…
THE CHURCH OF AYIOS NIKOLAOS IN PROTARAS
A SYMBOL OF FAITH & BEAUTY IN PROTARAS A SPIRITUAL BEACON BY THE SEA The church of Ayios Nikolaos, also known as the church of Saint Nicholas, is set against…
THE ABANDONED VILLAGE OF SOUSKIOU
THE GHOST VILLAGE OF SOUSKIOU ABANDONED TO ITS FATE With a five-thousand-year history, the village of Souskiou, in the Paphos district, is considered to be one of the largest abandoned…
A JEWISH EPISODE IN THE HISTORY OF CYPRUS
THE FORGOTTEN JEWS OF CYPRUS AN IRONIC STORY This ironic story of the forgotten Jews of Cyprus saw several Jewish refugees take to ships after the end of the Second…
THE MOLOS SEAFRONT PROMENADE IN LIMASSOL
A WELCOMING SPACE IN THE HEART OF THE CITY Open 24 hours a day, the completely free Molos Promenade is a versatile and well-loved public space. Located in the heart…
THE STORY OF PLATE SMASHING
SO, WHY DO CYPRIOTS SMASH PLATES? A STRANGE BUT FUN CUSTOM The practice of smashing plates is used as an expression of joy at several celebrations in Cyprus. The tradition,…
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. It was…
THE CHAPEL OF AYIOI SARANTA
DEDICATED TO THE 40 CHRISTIAN MARTYRS OF SABASTE A UNIQUE LANDMARK Tucked away in the rugged hills of the Fanós area, between Protaras and Ayia Napa in the Famagusta district,…
CYPRIOT BACKGAMMON ALSO KNOWN AS ‘TAVLI’
A CYPRIOT BACKGAMMON GAME PLAYING TAVLI Played widely in local cafes, also known as KAFENEIA, Tavli is basically a traditional Greek version of backgammon. Tavli, which acts as a national…
AIR SIRENS TO MARK THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE CYPRUS TRAGEDY
CYPRUS & THE TRAGEDY THAT OCCURRED IN 1974 NEVER FORGOTTEN The tragedy that occurred during the summer of 1974, which led to the partition of the island, has never been…