Is it Cooler?
Much as it really doesn’t feel like it, it’s September and many of you will know, it really is my favourite month, honest! Partly because that really, really hot spell is over … or is it? the last few days of August over 40°C in direct sun, the early part of September forecast in the mid 30’s and tbh, the cold water still isn’t cold enough … but at least we can finally sleep without the air-con on!
Another Indian Summer
They say, If you really want to know what’s happening with the weather just ask the fishermen! They’re telling us it looks like we’re gonna have another Indian summer. That means, it’ll still be beach weather during the day, but it’ll start getting cooler in the evenings and if they’re right, summer will probably last ’til the end of November, mmm! So, if for whatever reason you’ve not been away this year, and you’re now desperate to get away from it all, Cyprus should be your number one choice!
The Older Crew
Another reason I love September is we move into low season from about 5th and with the kids back at school, it’s time for the younger and older couples and groups of single friends and work colleagues to take their summer hols, eating out more, drinking just as much and going home early for one reason or another?, and so everyone is walking around with smiles on their faces, which is very infectious … so everyone is happy! … tbh, it’s said that more money is spent here in September than any other month and so the finale to the season is usually a good one! … and boy, don’t we need it!
Back to School
September is also special coz there’s a distinct lack of schoolkids on the beach, making room for the older crew, the party weathered lot, who really know how to party! Ha! and you might even notice all the mature boobs out on the beach, and why not? The restaurants are in their element, as the ‘Island of Love’ captures all those romantic couples, who’ll eventually end up getting married here, helping to make Cyprus the number one place to get Wed in Europe!!! … Hmm and then they’ll keep coming back until eventually they move here!
Fab Tan
As I was saying, the sun isn’t quite so dramatic, so the temperature by day has dropped to bearable, much as it’s still in the mid-thirties, the air is a bit cleaner, so you’ll be guaranteed to get a fab tan oh, and don’t be too surprised if we get a shower or two, coz we haven’t seen rain since April, although tbh, that probably won’t happen ’til October or even November.
The Med
I believe we have one of the finest seas in the world to swim in, especially in September, when it’s a tad quieter. On the sheltered east coast, it’s still like swimming in a tepid bath, apart from that occasional cold flush as you swim through a freshwater patch from a hidden underwater stream coming through the rocks all the way from the Troodos mountains. Oh, and if you want to learn to water ski, September and October bring a sea as flat as a pancake. I’ve seen more ripples on Mill Ponds!
Europe’s Finest
On that note; Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay are currently voted in the top 10 Beaches in Europe, ha! I’ve been saying that for years!! …. and btw, in September, you can bay-hop all the way up to Blue Lagoon high up on the West coast in the Akamas to check out the turtles hatching, brilliant! Or keep your feet on dry land and let Jimmy take you
Stunning Sunrises
You can feel and even smell the air is cleaner and now that the heat haze is clearing you can see the Troodos and Northern range of mountains standing out on the horizon, so you can also expect stunning sunrise in Protaras and spectacular sunsets in Paphos and btw you really must check out Moonrise in September, it’s really cool too!
Parties and Festivals
I feel a bit sorry for the event organisers as sadly many events have been cancelled because of this crazy pandemic, including one of my favourites ‘Moonwalk‘ … and much as September normally brings us loads of closing parties, some a little premature I feel, this year it’ll all be toned down a bit again … but to make up for it there’s still a few things happening and don’t forget to look out for the winter opening parties, theatre, tributes, festivals and dance events scattered all over the island … follow us on Facebook and we’ll keep you up to date …
Morelli Events
My very good friend Andrea Morelli has an awesome September planned for you … Starting with the world renowned Ron Van Etten’s Tribute to Eric Clapton on the 3rd, 4th, 5th … then the absolutely amazing Queen tribute by Regina from the 6th ‘til 12th September … Both bands will tour Cyprus from east to west … Book Now!
Hub of Cyprus
Savino Rock Bar in Larnaca is rocking in its recent expanded back garden to make more room outside and Larnaca’s leading Live Music venue Savino Live are hoping that they’ll get back to normal this year as they aim to kick off their winter season of live Rock ‘n Roll, and even a little Reggae, every weekend. I caught up with Drew and she told me Savino Live will be launching their winter program starting with ‘Speak in Whispers’ Live on Saturday 4th September followed the week after by ‘Private Garden’ on Friday 10th for starters!
Old & New
Just down the alleyways ‘Stories Wine Bar‘ is a complement to the old market, where on the entrance, sits the wonderful Coffee Shop 29 … whilst up on the Dhekalia Road, Chris at Hugga by the Sea have regular live music down in their gardens and btw Makenzie Beach has been smashing it all summer …
Kendall Events
I’m really looking forward to Kendall Events’ world-renowned band ‘Staying Alive’ with their tribute to The Bee Gee’s from 2nd ‘til 8th September and Johnny Dee’s tribute to Neil Diamond from 16th ‘til 21st September and finally The Vox Beetles with selected venues from East to West … Book Now
Cultural
It’s nice to see Paphos is still influenced by hosting the European Capital for Culture in 2016 and what an awesome job they are doing, and it must be catching as we are seeing an increase in Cultural Events all over Cyprus … For more visit the CTO’s Page
Capital on the Coast
Chester’s Bar in Limassol, forever one of my faves, while up in the tourist area, places like Breeze Down Town, are a local faves. Further West the Limassol Marina and its quaint cafes rivalling the spectacularly renovated old town, now a hive of stylish bars and cafes, an one of my favourite finds must be Dionysus Mansions an eaterie extraordinaire … and of course now we can go party-mad Club Guaba is the place to be.
Nicosia Nights
Naturally there’s loads to do in the capital, and as Nicosia starts to get back into cooler mode, Cafe Mercedes re-opened on 20th August for the winter season … one of my favourite Cypriot Rock Bands Minus One would normally do about 10 gigs a month, check out our article on them here … Do try one of my fav pubs The Lost + Found Drinkery and Sarah’s Jazz Club if you fancy a good a bit of jazz … oh, and there’s still a few sales up in the capital, so all you shopaholics better get up there quick!
Napa Mode
To me Napa will always be Napa … its one of the most versatile cities in Cyprus … a tad quieter than normal, cos schools back and the Cypriot holiday season is over, but I’m hearing the Brits are coming so expect there to be a bit more nightlife in September, and as usual in Napa and anything goes! Unfortunately, most of the clubs are still closed but in town the best bars are open til 3.30 am on the weekends …
My haunts
My faves, Encore, Pirates Bar, Bronx, Teasers and Bedrock Inn up on Bar Street … not forgetting Jungle Bar for the best sounds in town … at the start of Bar Street the awesome Footloose Karaoke and Sports Bar will answer to your every wish for a good night out and the more relaxed newly renovated Centro Storico Café or the Square Bar & Café next to the Monastery is unique with live music every night …
West Coast
Pafos and Polis are set up for all year-round tourism and there’s plenty of places to eat drink and be merry … more to do and lots of history to see … the nightlife is awesome too … My good friend Spiros up at Aces Bar on the start of Bar Street setting the way and Notorious Bar in the middle of Bar Street for all your R’n’B and Hip hop sounds … The Railway Inn are well switched on with regular events and awesome munchies and The New Horizon Bar well into their sports and awesome pub grub Cyprus Style … or there’s regular live music up at Darcy’s Restaurant
Getting Around
It’s a great time to go touring, so jump in the car and go check out some places of interest with wonderful Wineries in shouting distance, if you need some ideas? check out Stanna’s article called ‘Driving You to Drink’, and get some wine tasting in and top the Cava up for Christmas, did I say Christmas? OMG ! … it’s not that far away, btw the non-drinker has to drive ok!
Still Time to Tan
Much as we might just have a day’s rain in September, remember we only get 30 to 35 days rain a year, except for 2018 when it psss’d down lol, so you are pretty much guaranteed to go home with a tan unless you’re Irish, first Irish bar to install a Solarium will make a mint, haha!, oh and don’t let those cool Mediterranean breezes fool you, reduce the factor 30 gradually through your stay and don’t forget to drink plenty of water!
The Original Guide
Recreating What’s On magazine into a Social Media Network Guide to Cyprus is probably the best thing I’ve ever thought of lol, apart from launching the mag back in June 1999, and it’s lovely to read all the positive remarks, like, it’s so user friendly, its so easy to find things, love the way you keep us in touch … now with over 18,000 followers, thanks guys!
The Site
The website is looking really cool now, with over 76 Categories in 8 cities, it’s over 1,600 pages, more than 25,000 photos and videos, reaching an international crowd, everyone latching on to the one-word search facility that makes it really easy to find what you’re looking for and the What’s On Cyprus Network is being updated daily.
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And really finally
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Na da Bou’men
Tony Dynamou
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