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…
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…
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…
BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS
A WONDERFUL WAY TO EXPLORE THE ISLAND’S COUNTRYSODE A VARIETY OF BIRD SPECIES Cyprus is home to a wide variety of bird species. With its diverse landscape of forests, wetlands,…
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, 57 butterfly…
LIMASSOL ZOO
A ZOO IN THE PUBLIC GARDENS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS The Limassol Zoo has a long and varied history that encapsulates the city of Limassol today. Located in the city’s heart, it…
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 in Cyprus, have generated an increased curiosity of the shiny black spider among…