THE ANCIENT MILLS OF PARALIMNI
A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE THE WINDMILLS FROM THE PAST The Famagusta district, and the Paralimni area in particular, as a whole featured several windmills at the turn of the 20th century.…
THE CYPRUS BLUNT NOSED VIPER
A VENOMOUS CYPRIOT ENDEMIC SNAKE ENDEMIC TO CYPRUS The Cyprus blunt-nosed Viper (Macrovipera lebetinus), as the name suggests, is a venomous snake endemic to Cyprus. Its distinct triangular blunt nose,…
CYPRUS STREET ART
A VIBRANT OPEN-AIR URBAN ART GALLERY Cyprus has rapidly become a vibrant open-air urban art gallery, turning ordinary city walls, abandoned factories, and even quiet mountain villages into striking landmarks.…
CYPRUS IS A COUNTRY OF MOTORISTS!
CYPRUS IS MOTORING INTO THE FUTURE AN OVERALL LACK OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT The island’s lack of PUBLIC TRANSPORT, along with the climate, are the main reasons why high car usage…
HISTORICAL SITES TO VISIT IN & AROUND THE DISTRICT OF LARNACA
EXPLORING LARNACA Larnaca is one of the oldest continually inhabited regions in Cyprus, and this is showcased by a fascinating transition from its origins as the ancient city-kingdom of Kition…
PALAEA ENKLEISTRA CAVE CHAPEL
A SMALL CHAPEL HOUSED IN A CAVE SEVERAL REMARKABLE FRESCOES Made up of three caves that have been carved into a limestone rock face, the Palaea Enkleistra Chapel, also known…
THE MEDITERRANEAN FALSE BLACK WIDOW SPIDER IN CYPRUS
IS THIS SPIDER DANGEROUS? INCREASED SIGHTINGS IN CYPRUS Increased sightings of the Mediterranean False Black Widow Spider (Steatoda paykulliana) in Cyprus have generated increased curiosity about the little shiny black…
THE PAPHOS BLUE BUTTERFLY
A MAGNIFICENT CREATURE ENDEMIC TO CYPRUS The number of butterfly species in Cyprus varies as discoveries of species new to the island take place every so often. Currently, there are…
THE PICTURESQUE HARBOUR OF KATO PAPHOS
A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR VISITORS A PICTURESQUE HARBOUR The picturesque Paphos harbour not only offers some truly stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, but also acts as a hub for…