CYPRUS EXAMINES ITS SHORT-TERM RENTALS
NEW OPTIONS FOR ACCOMMODATION Modern technology, and in particular the internet, has not only revolutionised accommodation options in Cyprus but also transformed them. Online sites, such as Airbnb & Booking.com,…
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.…
BASIC PICNIC SAFETY RULES
A GUIDE FOR GOOD PRACTICE The Department of Forestry reminds everyone to follow these important guidelines that will help to protect nature and ensure a safe environment for picnics across…
HOW TO COPE WITH THE AUGUST HEAT
EXTREME HEAT EVERY AUGUST IN CYPRUS The meteorological service issues red alerts for heat-induced weather every August in Cyprus. Inland temperatures often hit +45°C at this time, and although most…
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…
A CYPRUS WATER PROBLEM
A CYPRUS WATER PROBLEM Water levels in dams and reservoirs all over Cyprus have reached dangerously low levels. This has prompted water authorities to issue warnings about the consumption of…
THE CYPRUS WHIP SNAKE
ONE OF THREE ENDEMIC SNAKES IN CYPRUS A NON-VENOMOUS SKILLED CLIMBER The Cyprus Whip Snake is one of three endemic snakes found in Cyprus. This graceful reptile can typically grow…
THE HALA SULTAN TEKKE
A PATRONAGE TO THE LOCAL MUSLIM COMMUNITY The Hala Sultan Tekke, located by the salt lakes of Larnaca, is a significant pilgrimage site. Holding a prominent place in the spiritual…
CYPRUS IS A COUNTRY OF MOTORISTS!
CYPRUS IS MOTORING INTO THE FUTURE AN OVERALL LACK OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT Cyprus has no metro or train system, so PUBLIC TRANSPORT, although reliable, is very basic. Mainly consisting of…
A SERIES OF NEW DEVELOPMENTS
A BOOM IN CONSTRUCTION ACROSS THE ISLAND A SERIES OF NEW PROJECTS ARE UNDERWAY NEW TECHNOLOGY PARK FOR THE VILLAGE OF PENTAKOMO The Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry of…