Ayia Napa

WARNING ! You’re gonna find it pretty hard to leave this fantasy to go back to reality …

Anyone who knows Napa, knows, that ‘full of youths’ stigma is just a load of media hype and no different from any other top resort! Fact is, it’s so versatile…

Di Capilla Seaside Events, Pernera, Protaras

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Raphaelle continued, "We are privileged to be able to offer our couples the opportunity to host a truly unforgettable seaside wedding ceremony in collaboration with Paralimni Municipality on the stunning 'Poseidon Deck', immediately in front of the restaurant.  So the wedding couple can exchange their vows, on this stunning coastline, just a few metres from the sea" ... she added, "then you can continue your day with an intimate, beautifully hosted dining experience, making memories that'll last forever!"

30 Hour Tango Marathon

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THE TASTIEST TANGO EVENT of 2016 ... Welcome to the land of Souvlaki ! ... The best Souvlaki in the world ! This looks like the event...

Harry’s Inn, Guest House & Bar, Larnaca

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Then step out back, the pièce de résistance, an absolutely enchanting courtyard, mature trees, plants, and foliage everywhere, a red trellis adorning a multitude of colours ... It's become a lively meeting spot for locals to unwind after a busy day.  The warm glow of twinkling fairy lights adds an enchanting touch to the already picturesque setting.


LarnacaLarnaca

The Hub of Cyprus If you’re staying in Larnaca, this port of old, discovering the island’s other attractions couldn’t be easier with countless day trips in every direction, and meanwhile you’ll find out why it’s…

Tulum Madness

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By weekday this place is pure chillout ... but on the weekend it's event time ... and August Bank Holiday Friday Simon Vitulo was setting the tone for the whole weekend ...

‘Chez Fāina – Fayrous’, Mediterranean Brasserie, Larnaca

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Fāinā told me "We originally opened a French restaurant in Makarios Avenue, introducing Lebanese cuisine after 2 years, but when we moved our restaurant here we switched to a Lebanese Restaurant with just a few French dishes as our customers were mostly locals.  These days its a more varied international mix as more and more tourists have discovered us.  As the years past, we found more and more of our customers were asking us to cook French cuisine for them".  She laughed and said "ha! but many restaurants cook Frogs Legs, but none can cook them like ours!  And, then she added; just wait til you try our Duck!"

Camel Park, Mazotos, Larnaca

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It's a lovely idea for a truly different day out. What I really like about The Camel Park is it’s diversity, as there’s always something new to see every time you go. With such a lot of animals, there’s often a few babies around including iccle Camels, ranging from as little as 2 weeks old … they are just delightful! You can choose to stroll around at your leisure or there’s guides who offer information in several languages.

limassol night (1) Limassol

Our Capital on the Coast also known as Lemessos it’s by far the largest coastal resort in Cyprus, and was the first town to grow after the Turkish invasion in 1974. Many of Famagusta’s residents moved…

December 2015

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Ed's Note It's December my favourite month ... mainly because we can ski in the Troodos mountains in the morning and swim in the mediterranean...

The Lingo: Shop ’til You Drop!

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Our regular readers will have noticed that we’ve moved on from the basics, which you can still check out on this site ... The Lingo - Basics Course and with the huge influx of ex-pats in Cyprus this is one of our Advanced Courses, or as one would say “Ya dou’s ex’ib’nous” or aka ''for those in the know'' 😉

Alcohol, Smokes & Vape

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Cyprus has a relaxed attitude towards alcohol and tobacco and it has managed to keep the taxes down on our imports of these products ......

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The Capital is Always worth a visit! Lefkosia or Nicosia, to us die hard’s, lies at the centre of the island, in the Mesaoria Plain, flanked by the northern range of mountains.  A charming city…

Malama Spa and Wellness Centre, Kapparis

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The Malama Spa and Wellness Centre is set around the large indoor swimming pool in a rocky cave environment, with soft ambient lighting and relaxing music ... it's an awesome retreat away from the maddening crowd ...

Eating Out

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For me, the aroma of BBQ over real charcoals is just Cyprus, the Mediterranean and traditional meze on its way, there's nothing quite like it !

Cafes

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Sitting in Cafes chatting with your mates is a way of life in Cyprus, but as we joined Europe we noticed a huge swing...

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Sunset Boulevard Also known as Pafos, it’s quite a way up the west coast, where the sun turns into a big red doorknob as it sets into the Med … it’s the birthplace of the…

It’s gonna be Complete Madness in Cyprus !

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Complete Madness are famed for being the most lively, energetic and fun packed Madness tribute show you are ever likely to see!  Starting from the opening number, 'One Step Beyond' you're gonna start Rocking coz this professional five-piece band have the ability to whip-up any crowd from the word GO!

Chinese

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Choosing Chinese cuisine in Cyprus is an interesting experience ... Firstly most Chinese restaurants actually employ chefs from China or as close as ......

The Black Pearl, Pirate Boat Trip, Ayia Napa

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The Black Pearl's adventure glides you along the rugged coastline towards Cape Greco.  Hoisting the colours, Captain Jack Sparrow, Sweet Bonnie and all the other gorgeous pirates, who will get you in the mood, making pirate flags and dressing you up and teaching you some pirates facts and some pirate lingo ... and you'll even learn the Pirates Oath ... ho ho ho, and a bottle of Rum!

Intro - Paralimni - St Georges Church ScanParalimni & Kapparis

Next to the Lake Paralimni is best described as Ayia Napa and Protaras’ ‘live in’ village, Para-limni means, next to the lake!  And we still have, arguably, our winter fill as evidence, enough to confuse…

It’s gonna be Complete Madness in Cyprus !

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Complete Madness are famed for being the most lively, energetic and fun packed Madness tribute show you are ever likely to see!  Starting from the opening number, 'One Step Beyond' you're gonna start Rocking coz this professional five-piece band have the ability to whip-up any crowd from the word GO!

One for the Over 30’s from Sun & Soul Cyprus

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I met up with the awesome Tracy and Trevor Bailey of Sun & Soul Cyprus from the UK last week at the wonderful Sail at Castle on Pafos Harbour, they make an awesome Cappuccino btw, they told me all about their idea and I have to say I can't wait for them to get going full swing coz this is totally my thing !!!

November 2016

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It's November already ... Where did that year go ? ... It's all here and ... More !!!

Polis & Latchi 20Polis & Latchi

Cyprus’ little secret In the hub of Chrysochou bay, centrally situated between two stunning harbours, Latchi and Pomos, with the Paphos forest to the east and the Akamas peninsula to the west, lays this small…

O’Neills Irish Bar & Grill, Kato Paphos

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This is, without doubt, one of Paphos' finest eateries ... It's a traditional Irish Bar, so authentic all the furniture was crafted in Ireland an imported over, lots of dark warm wood, benches and stools, cottage cabinets and red brick. There's plenty of room inside, a nice covered smoking room and a lovely breezy sun terrace out front with comfortable seating, and the pub grub just a tad above the rest ... it's just like you've walked into a bar in Dublin, only a bit warmer!

Tattooists

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Many people travel from all over Europe to get tattooed here ... I'm reliably informed, it's much cheaper to get a weeks winter holiday...

Opticians

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Optical Services in Cyprus are close to 50% lower costing than in other parts of Europe. Furthermore, eye or sight testing is still free...

Protaras Bay by NightProtaras & Pernera

Boasting one of the finest beaches in the world ! Protaras is one of my favourite towns, as it was back in 1991 I came here to work for my first full season and boy…

Supermarket Europe, Paralimni

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Maria specialises in importing foods and more from all over Europe including; the UK, Romania, Germany, Sweden, Slovakia, and Poland, with more than a little bias towards Bulgaria, and even India, in fact, all over Asia.  So, there are great choices in European and Asian style sauces and ingredients and they even sell Basmati rice by the 20 Kg sack for crazy cheap prices.

Carwash Disco, Ayia Napa

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Voted the best disco in town, this place has been smashing it in Napa for 28 years now ... Retro decor and the featured yellow mini DJ box and dancing on the bars with free shots, fire shows and sparklers a nightly event ... it's not to be missed!

Asian

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The Asian style of dining has only really grown over the past twenty years, starting I think with Chloe's Chinese in Paphos and The...

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Garden Furniture at Rustic Furniture Collection, Paralimni

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What's so special about these designs, is the hydraulic reclining system added to the designs of these chairs and sunbeds.  Taking a seat on the first set, a 6-seater, dining table, I have to say I was very impressed at how smooth the high-back seat reclined with just a push of the button.

Ed’s Note, September 2026

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It’s also the season for festivals, markets and events, and September normally brings us a few closing parties, some a little premature, I feel.  There’s still lots 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 in touch.

Meneou’s Kleftiko Festival is Cooking

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There will be music, there'll be dancing, there'll be children bouncing around, there'll be plates of food arriving at tables ... And somewhere in Meneou, there will be clay-sealed clay ovens quietly doing what Cypriot clay ovens do best, for literally hundreds of years ... Making kleftiko ... We’ll see you there – preferably with an appetite.

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