HOW TO COPE WITH THE AUGUST HEAT
EXTREME HEAT EVERY AUGUST IN CYPRUS The meteorological service issues red alerts for heat-induced weather every August in Cyprus. Inland temperatures often hit +45°C at this time, and although most…
THE CYPRUS WHIP SNAKE
ONE OF THREE ENDEMIC SNAKES IN CYPRUS A NON-VENOMOUS SKILLED CLIMBER The Cyprus Whip Snake is one of three endemic snakes found in Cyprus. This graceful reptile can typically grow…
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 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 2026
THE VILLAGE OF DERYNEIA ONCE AGAIN WELCOMES FESTIVAL GOERS MAY 29TH 2026 The 15th Pancyprian Strawberry Festival will take place this year on May 29th, 2026, at the Renaissance Stadium…
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…