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…
THE OLDEST VENETIAN BRIDGE IN LIMASSOL
A VENETIAN BRIDGE OFTEN OVERLOOKED MEDIEVAL STRUCTURES There were several stone-arched bridges built throughout the island during the Venetian period and the presence of these medieval structures helped to ensure…
THE DERYNEIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2025
THE VILLAGE OF DERYNEIA ONCE AGAIN WELCOMES FESTIVAL GOERS SIX DECADES OF PRODUCTION The association of strawberries and the Village of Deryneia goes back decades. Strawberry plantations in the immediate…
THE CYPRUS GRIFFON VULTURE
THE CYPRUS GRIFFON VULTURE A RESIDENT SPECIES The majestic aviators known as Griffon vultures are a resident species of Cyprus. Sightings of the bird by 2010, however, became rare, prompting…
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…
ROSE FESTIVAL IN THE VILLAGE OF AGROS
THE VILLAGE OF AGROS IS TRANSFORMED BY ROSES IN MAY THE ROSE VILLAGE OF CYPRUS A HIGH ALTITUDE Neatly perched across a gorge, at an altitude of 1100 metre, the…
THE GREATER FLAMINGO IN CYPRUS
THE FLAMINGOS OF THE CYPRUS SALT LAKES AN ANNUAL VISIT FROM A MAJESTIC BIRD As winter approaches, the salt lakes of Cyprus once again brace for the arrival of the…
THE CHURCH OF PANAYIA CHRYSOSPILIOTISSA
A HOLY SHRINE INSIDE A CAVE A DEDICATION TO THE VIRGIN MARY The Panayia Chrysospiliotissa Church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, sits near the village of Kato Deftera in the…
KAMARES AQUEDUCT IN LARNACA
WHAT IS AN AQUEDUCT? An aqueduct is a structure with a network of pipes or channels. They are designed to transport water over long distances from elevated sources to inhabited…