THE OLDEST VENETIAN BRIDGE IN LIMASSOL
A VENETIAN BRIDGE OFTEN OVERLOOKED OFTEN OVERLOOKED There are several Venetian bridges in Cyprus, but most of these are found in rural mountainous areas crossing small streams and rivers. Often…
THE PICTURESQUE HARBOUR OF KATO PAPHOS
A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR VISITORS VIBRANT & DYNAMIC The harbour area of Kato Paphos serves as a popular destination for all types of visitors. This often vibrant and dynamic destination…
THE CYPRUS BLUNT NOSED VIPER
A VENOMOUS 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, along…
THE SWEET SCENT OF CYPRUS ROSES
A LONG-STANDIND CYPRIOT FLORAL TRADITION PERFECT CONDITIONS The origins of Cypriot roses can be traced back to ancient times. Evidence suggests that the fragrant flower was cultivated in Cyprus over…
SCUBA DIVING & SNORKELLING IN CYPRUS
DIVING IN CYPRUS 650 KM OF DIVERSE RUGGED COASTLINE Cyprus is generally considered to be one of the best diving locations in the Mediterranean. The island offers divers 650 km…
APHRODITE’S ROCK IN PAPHOS
APHRODITE’S ROCK IS ALSO KNOWN AS ‘PETRA TOU ROMIOU’ AN ICONIC PAPHOS LANDMARK Rising out of the sea, Aphrodite’s Rock carves an impressively familiar sight off the western coast of…
MOSQUITOES IN CYPRUS
CYPRUS BITES BACK! CYPRIOT AUTHORITIES BATTLE MOSQUITO CLUSTERS ACROSS THE ISLAND A RENEWED DRIVE TO REDUCE NUMBERS A SOURCE OF GREAT CONCERN Whilst mosquitoes in Cyprus have been a source…
THE LONGEST COASTAL PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY IN CYPRUS
A WALK FROM POTIMA BAY TO ST GEORGES HARBOUR The Akamas municipality continues its work on the longest coastal pedestrian walkway in Cyprus. The entire urban walkway development project spans…
A CHANGING ROLE FOR CYPRUS DONKEYS
A DEEPLY RESPECTED ANIMAL A SYMBOL OF HARD WORK For centuries, the Cypriot donkey has been the most indispensable and respected domestic animal on the island. The Cypriot donkey was…
ELECTRIC BIKE HIRE ACROSS CYPRUS
A SERIES OF NEW URBAN MOBILITY PROJECTS LIMASSOL IS LEADING THE WAY Limassol, it seems, is leading the way, across the island, to a healthier lifestyle and a more sustainable…