CYPRUS HONEY
THE MEDICINAL VALUE OF THIS ANCIENT OLD PRODUCT CYPRUS APICULTURE Honey was a prized possession in the ancient world. Several civilisations revered it as a traditional medicinal food. Some even…
GOING BANANAS IN CYPRUS
BANANAS NEED WATER TOO! PAPHOS HIT THE HARDEST Cyprus as a whole is bracing itself for a year of water scarcity. This comes after one of the driest winters since…
CYPRUS SEA TURTLES
A HAVEN FOR ENDANGERED SEA TURTLES Some of the more secluded beaches of Cyprus are also a vital nesting ground for endangered sea turtles. The island’s sandy shores welcome back…
THE EDRO III SHIPWRECK
⚓️A PAPHOS LANDMARK⚓️ On October 8th, 2011, the Edro III left the port of Limassol, heading for the Greek island of Rhodes. Bad weather conditions, resulting from a freak storm,…
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…
HISTORICAL SITES TO VISIT IN & AROUND THE DISTRICT OF LARNACA
A SELECTION OF HISTORICAL SITES OF INTEREST THE LARNACA MEDIEVAL FORT The Larnaca Medieval Fort, also known as Larnaca Castle, is located on the coast, deep in the heart of…
THE STORY OF HOW THE NORTH AMERICAN MONARCH BUTTERFLY FOUND ITS WAY TO CYPRUS
THE NORTH AMERICAN MONARCH BUTTERFLY HOW DID THIS BUTTERFLY GET TO CYPRUS? AN ORANGE BEAUTY Initially, when first spotted in Cyprus, the North American Monarch butterfly was mistaken for a…
THE GIANT OAK TREE OF KAMPOS TIS TSAKKISTRAS
THE 350-YEAR-OLD OAK OF THE VILLAGE OF KAMPOS The giant 350-year-old oak tree of the village of Kampos Tis Tsakistirras has become the main local attraction in the area. Considered…
THE CITY-KINGDOMS OF ANCIENT CYPRUS
HOW THINGS ONCE WERE A REMARKABLE FEATURE OF THE ISLAND’S HISTORY Several ancient city-state kingdoms once governed Cyprus. Evidence suggests that some were settled as early as the 15th century…
THE LONGEST COASTAL PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY IN CYPRUS
THE FIRST PHASE IS NOW COMPLETE The newly formed Akamas municipality continues its work on the longest coastal pedestrian walkway on the island and plans to complete the entire project…