THE LIMASSOL WINE FESTIVAL 2026
BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER WHEN IS THE WINE FESTIVAL HAPPENING THIS YEAR? The Limassol wine festival is one of the most anticipated events of the year in Cyprus. This vibrant celebration…
OCTOBER 1ST CYPRUS INDEPENDENCE DAY
A MIDNIGHT CEREMONY Cyprus became an independent and sovereign state at midnight on August 15th 1960. This came after 82 years of often turbulent British Colonial rule. A new constitution…
PLAYING PADEL IN CYPRUS
PLAYING PADEL IN CYPRUS Padel has exploded in popularity across Cyprus, transitioning rapidly from a new trend into a staple lifestyle sport. Although Limassol, with its multiple courts and academies,…
PARKING FOR BLUE BADGE HOLDERS IN CYPRUS
EU & UK BLUE BADGES ARE BOTH RECOGNISED IN CYPRUS PARKING ENTITLEMENTS FOR BLUE BADGE HOLDERS A disabled parking permit, also known as a blue badge, allows the holder to…
CYPRUS IS A COUNTRY OF MOTORISTS!
CYPRUS IS MOTORING INTO THE FUTURE AN OVERALL LACK OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT The island’s lack of PUBLIC TRANSPORT, along with the climate, are the main reasons why high car usage…
THE CYPRUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
A DAY OF HISTORY & CULTURE IN NICOSIA A TREASURE TROVE OF ANCIENT ARTEFACTS The Cyprus Archaeological Museum, situated in the heart of Nicosia, provides a treasure trove of ancient…
THE PICTURESQUE HARBOUR OF KATO PAPHOS
A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR VISITORS A PICTURESQUE HARBOUR The picturesque Paphos harbour not only offers some truly stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, but also acts as a hub for…
MY VISIT TO THE MUNICIPAL MARKET IN THE OLD TOWN OF PAPHOS
A PLEASANT LITTLE ADVENTURE IN PAPHOS By Mary Ellis ALTERNATIVE SHOPPING IN PAPHOS The Paphos Municipal Market, which is historically known to locals as the Agora, is a covered, bazaar-style…
GENERAL PARKING RULES FOR CYPRUS
WHERE TO LEGALLY PARK! STREET & CURB PARKING Double yellow lines: Parking and stopping are prohibited at all times. Single yellow lines: Although parking is prohibited, short stops to load…
MOSQUITOES IN CYPRUS
CYPRUS BITES BACK! Cyprus hosts around 33 different resident mosquito species whose activity peaks during warm, humid periods, mainly at dawn or dusk across Cyprus. This includes established populations of…