WHEN CYPRUS HAD A RAILWAY
WHY DOES CYPRUS NOT HAVE ANY TRAINS TODAY? Cyprus has no trains today, primarily because its only public railway system, the Cyprus Government Railway, was closed in 1951. First opened…
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…
VYZAKIA BEACH
A PRISTINE BEACH IN THE RESORT TOWN OF PROTARAS Vyzakia Beach is one of the lesser-known Blue Flag beaches in Cyprus, and this small, tranquil coastal gem, located on the…
A BRIEF HISTORY OF POLIS CHRYSOCHOUS
A BRIEF HISTORY OF POLIS CHRYSOCHOUS A LONG HISTORY The town of Polis Chrysochous is situated 37 kilometres north-east of the city of Paphos. The area surrounding the town stretches…
GOING BANANAS IN CYPRUS
CULTIVATED SINCE ANCIENT TIMES Native to Southeast Asia, the humble banana enjoys a long history that dates back thousands of years and countries such as Malaysia are known to have…
KEO BEER
THE NATIONAL BREW OF CYPRUS INITIALLY FOUNDED AS THE CYPRUS WINE COMPANY Initially founded as the Cyprus Wine Company in the Limassol district, Keo initially held a dominant position in…
DRABETSONA & CYPRUS 1922
A SONG THAT TELLS AN INTRIGUING STORY GREEK-SPEAKING REFUGEES Human migration has occurred throughout history, and the difficult but pioneering journeys of displaced people, often fleeing tragic events, have helped…
MACKENZIE BEACH
A SCOTTISH NAME The Mackenzie area in Larnaca received its name after a Scottish resident who established a popular restaurant and bar on the beach, following World War II. His…
THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE OF LIMASSOL
A PROMINENT MEDIEVAL FORTRESS Limassol Castle is a prominent medieval fortress located in the heart of Limassol’s historical old town. Located near the Old Port area of Limassol, the structure…
THE KINGS MALL IN PAPHOS
A PREMIER SHOPPING LOCATION SHOPPING IN PAPHOS The shopping centre, officially named KINGS AVENUE MALL, is located on the corner of the famous Tombs of the Kings Road and St.…