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…

Adelais Bay Hotel, Protaras

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I just love this luxurious accommodation located on the quiet side of Protaras.  I asked Larisa to tell me more ... Larisa said; "The hotel is about 350 metres away from the beautiful, serene Mediterranean sea at Lombardi Beach and Green Bay, where you'll probably spot the local turtles.  There's a coastal path to the Protaras strip and the hotel boasts breathtaking views of the sea.  All our new guests get that 'Wow factor as they arrive!"

Bars & Pubs

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Relaxed Unlike most of Europe, the Cypriots, due to their endless desire for socialising and hospitality are very relaxed with their licensing laws, which pretty...

Famagusta Flower Festival, Protaras

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With special guest, the gorgeous Vasiliki Hadjiadamou, who will also be our Princess of the Festival ...


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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…

Stone Free Open Cyprus Rocks Festival 2017

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omg ! This week, Cyprus aka the Rock, is gonna rock like never before ...

What am I eating?

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Naturally I'm a little bias, but Cypriot cuisine cooked the Cypriot way is just unbeatable!

Bed & Breakfast

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  Many of our hotels of course offer bed and breakfast rates and one or two specialise in this short stay accommodation ...

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…

Beachcomber Pub & Diner, Limassol

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truly international, there's bound to be something you'll like ...

Internet Cafes

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With the rise of smart phones and tablets and the internet and Wifi and all ... we've seen a steady decline in Internet Cafes,...

Diners

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Diners originating probably from the USA . They were a fast burger joints ... Here they are normally classy burger bars come cafes, with...

Intro Lefkosia town sceneNicosia

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…

April 2024

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Talking about beaches, Ayia Napa and Protaras on the east coast, boast 2 of the Best Beaches in Europe and tbh, we're blessed with the nicest sea I’ve ever had the pleasure to swim in, in the world ... Add stuff like; Licensing hours currently ‘til 2.30 am, and then, of course, our night clubs will take you through to sunrise, not too good for the tan unless you go straight to the beach after a good night out, speaking by experience 😉

Clothing & Apparel

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The Clothing and Apparel selection in Cyprus is varied to say the least ... of course fashion here is a tad out of date...

Octopus Craft Beer by Octo Microbrewery, Sotira

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I asked why their beers are so good;  Taras explained, "The biggest difference of Craft Beer is it has more flavour and taste, mainly because it's not filtered or pasteurised, making it a much richer flavour.  Craft Beer is like a finger print because we never brew our beer in a bad mood, that's how we are here at Octo and we hope you are just like us" …

Pafos1Paphos

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…

Haris Bar & Tavern, Paphos

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Haris bar looks the part as you arrive, a cool low modern building, even cooler signage, its comfortable, with spacious inside and outside seating on the covered beer gardens style patios, and out back, a lawn surrounded by sun terraces with full size family pool in the middle for their clients kids to play in free ... oh and an awesome British chef creating a really good Mediterranean menu !

Cinema Beauty Club, Paphos

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It is no coincidence that skin bioengineering has become one of the most popular branches of modern science these days, and scientists are regularly developing special diagnostic equipment for testing it ... ⁣ At Cinema they have the Hardware Diagnostics allowing them to measure your skin for ⁣humidity, fat content, elasticity, biological age of the skin pigmentation and its depth, number of dead cells⁣, and the quantity and quality of sebum⁣ ... Once they know what you need they'll tell you the best ways to put it right. see some of their videos here ... I think I'm going to book in for The Body Relax Treatment ...

Indian

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Indian is probably my favourite cuisine and I'm happy with the selection here ...  

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…

Bonfire Night at Dhekalia Base, 2016

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Watching the firework display at Dhekalia Base adds that little element of back home to the night !

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...

Archaeological Sites

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Cyprus' history dates back 12,600 years ... I believe it's the mountainous region of the Lost City of Atlantis ... much as that can't be...

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…

Sharen Taylor Mosaics & Conservation, Paphos

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Sharen explained; "Each unique piece brings joy and inspiration to our world, designing our bespoke mosaics, large or small, with attention to detail and they are built to withstand our extreme climatic conditions, bringing permanent colour, texture and strength."   Sharen continued; my inspiration comes from each individual location, and it's surroundings, and Sharen obviously loves to work in the reproduction of ancient images, uniquely designing her mosaics and art pieces, and a visit to her workshop is an absolute must!

Shopping

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Shop 'til You Drop ... Cyprus has been part of the EU now for 26 years, much as it's been very European for far longer....

The Ink Emporium Tattoos & Piercing, Paphos

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Andy is now without doubt one of the leading tattoo artists in Cyprus ...

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…

Rise Street Art Hotel, Larnaca

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Over a delicious Illy coffee, I asked Charbel how it all started; he said, "In the past, I was an HR Operations Manager in the F&B Sector ... Then we found this place, and between 2016 to 2021, we took Rise of the past, and Re-Branded it ... it was during the pandemic where I got the idea to take it to a new level and we had the time make some improvements, the idea was to 'Elevate your Hotel Experience' ... it's not just about the decoration it's about culture and spirit"

Weddings

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Get Wed in the Med We’re officially the number one place to get married in Europe! And just for a change, the authorities jumped on...

Jenny’s Hair Shop & Extension Salon, Limassol

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Jenny gained her fame for her Bob Marley Dreads working with such precision on literally thousands of children, ladies and gents in Cyprus.  Jenny’s Salons also provide; Hair Cornrow . Hair Keratin . Hair Packet . Hair Silicon . Hair Weave and of course Hair Braiding with prices starting at only € 20 …

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Carbon Copies Live @ Tipsy O’Turtle, Pernera

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Carbon Copies are a four-piece band from the United Kingdom, best known for performing popular indie rock and alternative rock hits. Their repertoire features music from some of Britain's best-loved bands, alongside well-known rock anthems from the international music scene.

Parko Paliatso Luna Park, Ayia Napa

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I love this place, the sounds of gears and links chinking, smothered by fair ground music, the smell of candy floss and bbq corn on the cob, the multi coloured lights and occasional girly screams. It's really cool idea coz you just buy a Wrist Band depending on your ages and what you want to do!

Ed’s Note October 2026

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It’s October already, that went quick!  and it really is one of my favourite months!  Partly because that long hot summer is definitely over, or is it? … I asked the fishermen and they said it might not rain again ‘til mid-November, with temperatures still up in the 30°C’s, as we enter October, that’s about 90°F in English.  Just as we predicted back in May, it looks like we’re going to have another Indian summer and we’ll still be going to the beach in December, Mmm, don’t you just love Cyprus!

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