• Mon. Dec 23rd, 2024

CYPRUS TRAVELLER GUIDE

Updated daily for people visiting & living in Cyprus

NATURE & ENVIRONMENT

CYPRUS HONEY

THE MEDICINAL VALUE OF THIS ANCIENT OLD PRODUCT A GENERAL MEDICINE FOR VARIOUS AILMENTS Honey has been a traditional medicinal food in many ancient cultures around the world for centuries.…

THE GREATER FLAMINGO IN CYPRUS

THE FLAMINGOS OF THE CYPRUS SALT LAKES AN ANNUAL VISIT FROM A MAJESTIC BIRD As winter approaches, the salt lakes of Cyprus once again brace for the arrival of one…

THE CYPRUS POTATO

A FLAVOURFUL DELIGHT FROM THE RED VILLAGES OF CYPRUS THE HUMBLE YET INFAMOUS STAPLE If you are planning a trip to Cyprus and you are a potato fan, make sure…

THE CHURCH OF PANAYIA CHRYSOSPILIOTISSA

A HOLY SHRINE INSIDE A CAVE A DEDICATION TO THE VIRGIN MARY The Panayia Chrysospiliotissa Church is found near the village of Kato Deftera within the district of Nicosia and…

THE CHURCH OF AYIOS NIKOLAOS IN PROTARAS

A SYMBOL OF FAITH & BEAUTY A SPIRITUAL BEACON BY THE SEA PERCHED ELEGANTLY ON THE SUN-KISSED SHORES OF PROTARAS Ayios Nikolaos stands as a symbol of faith and beauty,…

THE STRIPED RED MULLET ALSO KNOWN AS ‘BARBOUNI’

A CELEBRATED FISH FOR CYPRIOT PLATES A MEMBER OF THE GOATFISH FAMILY The Striped Red Mullet, also known as Barbouni, is one of the two species of Red Mullet that…

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 CHURCH OF SAINTS CONSTANTINE & HELEN

AN AGE-OLD LANDMARK IN THE VILLAGE OF TOCHNI The Church of Saints Constantine and Helena, located in the elevated village of Tochni in the district of Larnaca, stands as a…

AGRO-TOURISM IN CYPRUS

AGRO-TOURISM IN THE TROODOS MOUNTAINS A GROWING INDUSTRY Agro-tourism in Cyprus is a growing industry and mainly takes place across the Troodos mountains area of the island. It is a…

THE CYPRUS GRIFFON VULTURE

THE CYPRUS GRIFFON VULTURE A RESIDENT SPECIES Griffon vultures are a resident species of Cyprus, but their population has dwindled to dangerously low numbers over recent years. Several studies have…