Romance in the air
It’s February, I thought January was never gonna end? Now, you just have to love February in Cyprus! It’s spring on the island of Aphrodite, our Goddess of Love and there’s romance in the air, everywhere, especially on the 14th when we celebrate Valentine’s Day, which this year falls on a Friday so you might as well make love all weekend! … oh and, I love watching the postman struggle to get all my cards in the little letterbox.
Book a Table
It’s also a great excuse to take your loved one out for a romantic dinner and sexy cocktails at one of our many recommended Restaurants and bars, some have those lovely log-burning open fires and candle-lit tables and red hearts everywhere! … All you have to do is choose a city, then go eating out and select your favourite cuisine, click the phone icon and book a table!
Shopaholics
February’s mostly my favourite month, coz the February Sales are in full swing, much as they started the day after Boxing Day this year. So, all you Shop ’til You Drop freaks will be in heaven. So, get out and find yourselves some bargains, with up to 70% off at lots of shops, it’s a good time to buy that last winter warmer, still needed at night in February and March. Leading the way in Fashion are Y2K Boutique in Ayia Napa, London Clothing Company, in Napa, Protaras and Paralimni, Bruska in Larnaca, Nicosia and Paphos and The Melekkis Centre, in Paralimni.
Spring
We had a bit of rain in January, but I think all those crazy hot sunny days made up for it, easy! Every year we think it rained more, and it’s been colder than last year, but I’m sure that this year it did! and it was! OMG! We had hail stones the other day, How cold??? But you’d better not blink or you’ll miss spring, that’s normally the last two weeks of February, when the blossoms are out, floral aromas everywhere, and everything is sooooo green … I just love February! … There’s no better time to visit Cyherbia Botanical Park & Labyrinth
Flora & Fauna
Remember to say ‘I love You’ with flowers … So why not pop into one of our recommended Florists, Fashion Outlets, and Jewellers to pick up something a little special for your loved one … But really, I love this time of the year, because walking the dog along stormy coastlines is invigorating, to say the least, especially on the Protaras coast that provides us with an abundance of natural Iodine in the air.
Europe’s Finest
Cyprus has officially boasted some of the best beaches in Europe, ha! we’ve been saying that for over 32 years!, as one world-renowned Advisor kept forgetting us in their top ten?, in fact, we have a few of the Top Beaches in Europe, a couple up there with the best in the world, because let’s face it; you really can’t beat the Mediterranean Sea!
Europe’s Hottest
We also boast the best climate in the world, averaging around 18°C by mid-February so you’ll be able to get a Fab Tan and in fact, we’re one of the safest places in the world to visit, the safest under a two million population … and well, they’ve been partying here since the Gods invented party some 12,600 years ago, one of the main reasons I live here.
Adventure
One of my favourite finds over the years is CyHerbia Botanical Gardens in Avgorou, with loads happening through the spring. The Camel Park in Mazados and Paphos Zoo are still open, it must be hard for them to keep all those animals fed so please go give them some support … oh and if you fancy Husky Sledding in the Troodos Mountains give Alison a call
Live
Many of our hospitality venues will be putting on special events this month with DJ’s or
Live Music, including; O’Neill’s Irish Bar & Grill in Paphos and the world-famous Savino Rock Bar and Savino Live in Larnaca, whilst Blue Spice in Pernera and Koursaros Music Bar in Protaras give us a few live events and so too the awesome Sarah’s Jazz Club in the capital, Nicosia and Anodos Live Stage smashing it in Limassol, our capital on the coast!
What’s On
Carnival season is next month, with Green Monday falling on the 3rd March so expect the carnival parties to start on Friday 28th but there’s so much to do if you look around. You know; Cyprus is versatility to the extreme, it’s one of the few places you can ski or snowboard up in the Troodos Mountains in the morning and less than an hour later you can swim in the Med … and the spring air is really clear, so in between the last of the winter storms, you’ll still get a fab tan!
A Few Ideas
There are some cool events planned in February at The Rialto Theatre in Limassol
… I’m really looking forward to seeing Prospectus, this awesome 7-Piece rock band are live at Koursaros Music Bar in Protaras on Saturday 1st February and at Savino Live in Larnaca on Friday 7th … For a little bit of Greek style, the wonderful Μπάμπης Στόκας is live at Savino Live on Wednesday 26th February to finish off the month … While up in Paphos, O’Neills Irish Bar & Grill Re-opens on Saturday 1st with the brilliant Davey Woodford on the mic.
Beach Time
With beach weather fast upon us, there’s normally a Beach Clean organised by Cyprus Dive Centre down in Kapparis this month … Stay tuned for info …
Time to Invest
Cyprus is looking like it’s going to have a fantastic future, so I believe it’s a great time to invest in Cyprus … check out some of our current projects to increase visitors and tourism … maybe invest in a private Property to let, for a little extra income, for example at the new Ayia Napa Marina and adjacent Sun City Spa Resort.
It’s Almost Easter
The season should kick off early with the international tour operators promising to help
us enhance our year-round tourism, many visitors from Italy and France adding to our already well-established northern European market and with Christian Easter falling on Sunday 20th April the same as Orthodox Easter and 3 more Public Holidays between now and 1st of May we’re probably going to have a busy start to the season.
The Network
The Website looks cool, it has over 1,800 pages of information about Cyprus with
more than 30,000 photos and videos all one-word searchable! Our Facebook page is
our daily stuff, with links to our Website and YouTube Channel and not forgetting
everyone following us on Instagram and X … oh, and you can help us too, if you’ll
please tell your friends about us … I Hope you find what you want, if not, phone me! …
or go www.whatsoncy.com and try a one-word search!
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I have to say a big thanks to all our followers and of course our sponsors without who
we wouldn’t be here … oh and, if you’re not on the What’s On Cyprus network, you’d
better hurry up! … I’m going to make this the best guide to Cyprus if it isn’t already!
Finally
If I can give you one tip, make sure you do at least one thing you’ve never done before
… at least once! … Coz 2025 is gonna be awesome !!!!
Really Finally
And Ladies … if you wanna learn the Local Lingo click here …
Na da’ boumen
Tony Dynamou
Just in case you need a Florist …
East Coast
Antonio Floral Design, Paralimni …
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West Coast
Design Flowers by Maria Vamvatsouli, Paphos …
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