CYPRUS HISTORY & PLACES OF INTEREST

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,…

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…

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,…

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…

WHY ARE CYPRUS CATS SPECIAL? Cyprus cats are considered special. This is primarily due to the ancient history that surrounds them. Dating back over 9,500 years, archaeological evidence suggests that…

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 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…

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 LONG HISTORY The town of Polis Chrysochous is situated 37 kilometres north-east of the city of Paphos. The area surrounding the town stretches…

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…