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…
GIANT WATER BUGS IN CYPRUS
THE GIANT WATER BUG Giant water bugs (Lethocerus patruelis) were first recorded on the eastern coast of Cyprus back in 2020. KEY FACTS Size: Growing up to 5 inches long,…
BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS
A WONDERFUL WAY TO EXPLORE THE ISLAND’S COUNTRYSIDE BIRD WATCHING ACROSS THE ISLAND Regularly recording over 400 bird species, Cyprus is a world-class bird-watching destination that includes birds that both…
THE OLDEST VENETIAN BRIDGE IN LIMASSOL
OFTEN OVERLOOKED IN LIMASSOL EXTENSIVE VENETIAN CAMEL TRAILS Forming part of a bustling, extensive camel trail, several stone-arched VENETIAN BRIDGES were built throughout Cyprus during the VENETIAN ERA, which began…
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…
NISSI BEACH IN AYIA NAPA
ONE OF THE BEST BEACHES IN EUROPE CLEAR TURQUOISE WATERS & WHITE SANDS Beaches within the District of Famagusta are considered by many to be the best on the island,…
MOSQUITOES IN CYPRUS
CYPRUS BITES BACK! Cyprus hosts around 33 different resident mosquito species whose activity peaks during warm, humid periods, mainly at dawn or dusk across Cyprus. This includes established populations of…
CYPRUS SEA TURTLES
A HAVEN FOR ENDANGEREDSEA TURTLES AN IMPORTANT MEDITERRANEAN NESTING GROUND Cyprus is one of the most important Mediterranean nesting grounds for endangered Green and Loggerhead sea turtles. The island provides…