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…

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.

Arena Property Management, Cyprus

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If you're looking for a professional company to look after your property, then you'll find this company hard to beat ... Sara really is on another level ...

Michalis Vrachimis & Yios Automotive Garage Ltd, Paralimni

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It must be said that the garage was originally opened by dad, Michalis back in 1976 ... so Anninos grew up with greasy hands ... going on to excel in his studies, he's highly qualified with two degrees in Automotive Engineering, the first in Teesside University from 2010 to 2015 whilst working with Mercedes and BMW and later in Nicosia where he enhanced his Diagnostic qualifications ... in 2009 Anninos re-juvenated his fathers garage workshop with all the latest diagnostic testing equipment with just one goal, to be the best tuning garage workshop in Cyprus ... and it looks like he's well on target!


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…

Undersea Adventures, Ayia Triada, Protaras

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Do something you've neve done before and take a walk on the wild side ... Based at Trinity Beach in the Ayia Triada area of Protaras, this adventure sport is totally unique in Europe!  It's an Undersea Adventure like no other and, you really must try this it's loads of fun! ...

Nicos Nicolaides Opticians, Larnaca,

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... and his obvious knowledge about Optics stands out a mile !

Papoytswmenos Gatos Kids Shoes, Paralimni, aka Puss in Boots

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spacious and colourful, truly international, the latest fashions by top designer names ... for kids !

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…

Pets

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Finally, the Cypriots are becoming pet lovers and so we have seen an increase in pet shops, pet stores, hostels, kennels, training facilities and...

The Lingo – Basic Course

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We thought you might appreciate a quick crash course in the basics of the local lingo, which is a sort of slang Greek, aka ‘Horthkatika’ which is basically a village Greek. Most of the locals speak English but they love it if you make an effort to speak their language. I do it in English phonetics so just read in English … Simples! … oh and don’t take it too seriously …

Fabulous Jewellers, Larnaca

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This is a family run business, combining experience and a flair for design with traditional Cypriot hospitality presenting a showroom with an extensive and impressive choice of designs, 18 ct Gold jewellery, individual pieces, fabulous sets, and separate diamonds and gemstones, that can be expertly set into your own designs plus a complete silver collection and brand name watches, impeccable icons, and neat little, inexpensive souvenirs ...

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…

Happy 5th Birthday Island Homes

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It's always nice to see companies moving forward even through difficult times .... Island Home have not only done that they've got bigger !

Summer Special Offers at Blind Taste, Paralimni

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Constantinos called me to pop in to find out about their new Summer Specials Surprises at Blind Taste in Paralimni ... Greeted with a lovely fresh Arabic Coffee he told me about their plans for the summer that will really make a visit worthwhile ...

Strength & Spices, Limassol

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It all started some years ago, when for personal reasons my father needed to assist with memory loss as he grew older.  Dr. Anabtawi aka Mo, has a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering but he's very scientific, coupled with countless years of experience as a registered nutritionist, creating a formula of 23 natural ingredients that were blended together to create their Memory Booster.  The results were almost immediate and samples given to friends and when he got re-orders, Strength & Spices were born ...

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…

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 …

The 7th Cyprus Bar Show, Protaras

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There's 8 different Cocktail Mixing Competitions that will be held over the two days, with big cash prizes to be won.  At the exhibition will be around 20 Booths, where members of The Cyprus Bartenders Association can present their services and local products, anything from glasses, and bar tools to craft beers and award-winning wines and spirits ...

October 2016

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October is the start of Autumn ... or is it ?

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…

Thostou Ammochostos, Carnival 2019

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... Here's my fav shots from today's Ammochostos Carnival procession ... It's getting bigger every year! ... if you recognise anyone please tag and share ...

Easter Orthodox Style, 2026

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... At midnight all the lights are extinguished in the church and the priest comes from behind the doors of the altar carrying a candle.  Walking to somebody in the front row and lighting their candle, this person and so on then pass the light from candle to candle and the light fills the church, symbolizing the Resurrection.  Everyone then kisses one another and exchanges the words 'Christos Anesti' - Christ has risen, 'Alithos Anesti' - truly He has risen. ...

Ayia Thekla Beach Bar & Restaurant, Ayia Napa

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The setting is as good as on the beach, it's a traditional village house with alcoves and arches edging the shaded patio out front, overlooking the beautiful Mediterranean sea.  The ambience is relaxed outside and continues inside, with comfy lounge style sofas and 4 huge TV screens to watch all the live sports, there's a pool room with plenty of seating and two lovely open fires to keep your toes warm in the winter.

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…

Aristides Craft Distilling, Tseri, Nicosia

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My initial interest was to find out about their gins, Aris explained, "it's what originally brought us back to Cyprus, 'to create a quality craft gin'.  Our initial inspiration was the aroma of The Troodos Mountains after a long dry summer when it first rains and we wanted to capture exactly that and put it in a bottle and we called it Aoratas Dry Gin which in fact last year won a gold medal. 

Silver Apartments, Vacation Rentals, Limassol

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They're in the quiet part of town but close by are lots of cafe's, restaurants, wine bars, convenience stores, bakeries, shops, and pharmacies.  Just a short walk is the old port, the new port a little further and all those gorgeous old buildings in old town, converted into lovely eateries, wine bars and exclusive designer shops.

General

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We had to cover everything so here's the general section which covers everything we missed in the main shopping categories ... hope you find...

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…

Black ‘n’ White Club, Ayia Napa

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... sticking to their unique music policy, blending pure Urban, Hip Hop, R'n'B, and Soul 'n' Swing!

Protaras Flower Festival 2017

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... a gala procession of amazing flower decked floats and beautifully dressed people.

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!

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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