CYPRUS SEA TURTLES
A HAVEN FOR ENDANGEREDSEA 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 two…
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 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…
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 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…
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…