DISCOVERING KOURION
A STUNNING ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE Located on the south-western coast of Cyprus, in the vicinity of today’s Limassol district, Kourion was once one of ten major ancient Greek city-kingdoms of Cyprus.…
AKROTIRI SALT LAKE
ONE OF THE MOST VITAL WETLANDS IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Located southwest of Limassol, the seasonal lagoon lies within the Akrotiri Sovereign Base Area, which is an official British Overseas…
SCUBA DIVING & SNORKELLING IN CYPRUS
OFFERING SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY! A FANTASTIC DESTINATION FOR UNDERWATER EXPLORATION Offering clear waters, diverse marine life, and accessible wrecks and cave sites, the Republic of Cyprus is a fantastic destination…
THE GREATER FLAMINGO IN CYPRUS
THE FLAMINGOS OF THE CYPRUS SALT LAKES AN ANNUAL VISIT FROM A MAJESTIC BIRD The salt lakes of Cyprus brace for the arrival of the Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus) every…
THE HAVOUZA RESERVOIRS
AN OTTOMAN LEGACY STONE-BUILT STRUCTURES WITH VAULTED CEILINGS Deriving from the Turkish word ‘yüzme havuzu’, meaning water pool, the late 19th-century Havouza Reservoirs consist of two identical stone-built structures with…
CYPRUS SNAKES
AN ISLAND OF SNAKES Cyprus was once known in ancient times as Ophiussa, meaning the ‘Abode of Snakes,’ due to a heavy presence of snakes across the island. According to…
MEET THE GREEK CYPRIOTS
A MEDITERRANEAN LIFESTYLE A look at the characteristics and culture of the people of the Republic of Cyprus Why are Greek Cypriots so unique? Cypriots have a true Mediterranean lifestyle…
THE CYPRUS GRIFFON VULTURE
THE CYPRUS GRIFFON VULTURE A RESIDENT SPECIES The majestic aviators known as Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) are a resident species of Cyprus. Sightings of the bird by 2010, however, became…
AGRO-TOURISM IN CYPRUS
AN ALTERNATIVE VISIT! A GROWING INDUSTRY Agro-tourism allows for a completely different type of stay on the island. This is when busy beach resorts can be traded for a fully…
LADY’S MILE BEACH
AN BEAUTIFAL UNSPOILT COASTLINE ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR SANDY BEACHES IN LIMASSOL Stretching approximately up to 8 kilometres along the eastern side of the Akrotiri Peninsula, Lady’s Mile Beach…