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…

Pirates Inn, Ayia Napa

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The bar is decked out like a big ship with gallies, canons and cubby holes ... decking everywhere . there's lots of dark wood, poles, ropes, podiims, bars, chains, pirate hats and guns and craazzzy pirates !

Meduza is the Monster on the Beach!

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... a monster on the decks and one of the biggest names on the clubbing and live music festival circuit in Europe ... He'll be rocking Poseidon Beach with his awesome mix, predominantly house, some melodic, some progressive, and a bit of techno, through an awesome sound system, that they can probably hear in Lebanon 😉 ...

Clubbing

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... the media tried to say Napa' is notorious for booze crazed youths, dropping all their inhibitions, getting plastered, tattooed and having sex or passing out in the doorways, you know, sun sea and sex holidays ... yep !  It's no different from any other top resort in the world but at least in Cyprus, you get guaranteed sun 330 days a year, a few of the best beaches in Europe, one of the best seas in the world and loads of sex on the beach ... I'm referring to the cocktail 😉


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…

Jenny’s Hair & 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 … With salons all over Cyprus

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 …

Craig David Back in Napa @ BCL

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... probably the most talked about 'return to music' for decades, Craig David has sold over 2 million singles with 117 million streams in the past year alone, Craig also won the Best Male Artist at the MOBO Awards in 2016 and Best Collaboration for 'I Know You' with Bastille for at the 2018 NME Awards ...

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…

Eliά Backyard Greek Restaurant, Larnaca

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Stephanos said; "We got together often, looking for the best place where we could open an authentic Greek Restaurant.  We could have done it in Thessaloniki, but there's lots of Greek Restaurants there, so it was a calculated decision and we chose Larnaca because it reminded us most of Thessaloniki and then of course the weather here in Cyprus had something to do with it"

Papageorgiou Hotel & Domestic Equipment, Paralimni

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Not just for hotels, this place caters for everyone who loves to cook ... The stock is extensive, to say the least, and delivery is nationwide, which is why they're favoured by many top hotels, restaurants, bars, cafeterias, apartments and private and domestic homes.  I think it's the only place you can go to find just what you need, on every visit!

September 2015

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It's september and one things for sure, this is my favourite month, honest ! ... I can't believe it's here already, the summer has...

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…

Kolios Butchery, Delicatessen & Winery, Paphos

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As Leonidas warmly shared during our conversation, "We have evolved beyond a typical butcher shop.  It's now a modern-day 3-in-1 marvel, offering a traditional butchery with a twist, an extensive delicatessen, and an exquisite selection of fine wines that we produce." ...

Sunfish Divers, PADI 5 Star IDC Centre, Ayia Napa

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... with one of the longest dive seasons in the world and some of the most popular dive sites on the island due to clear, calm, warm water without dangerous currents and high tides.  It has a variety of natural features such as caves, canyons, and huge drop off's which are safely accessible even on the occasional rough day ... plus a couple of new wrecks environmentally sectioned off to encourage plants and marine life! Click on the article for more!

LarnaCan Skate & Graffiti Shop, Larnaka

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Irresistible Savvinos urge never to give in was irresistible, finding this little shop so he could continue to bring you somewhere to buy the best in Skateboarding and Graffiti Supplies and all it's related apparel ... here you'll find; quality Skateboards, Trucks, Spitfire Wheels, In-Line Skates, Skate Shoes and Socks, Hoodies, Back Packs, Caps, Spray Paints and loads more …

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…

Home Services

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Many of our recommendations are more than happy to visit you at home ... some only offer their services for homes and Business to...

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 ......

Gold Temple, Asian, Thai & Sushi Restaurant, Coral Bay, Paphos

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I caught up with Nikos who also owns Blazing Saddles Pub next door, who told me "I opened the Indian Restaurant in 2013 because there wasn't an authentic one in the area.  Then one year later my customers persuaded me that there wasn't a decent Chinese either", and chop-chop it happened!  ... And then, quite recently Nikos again listened to his customers' wishes, and added Thai & Sushi, so as you're in Cyprus, now you might as well 'Meze' it up, Asian style!

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…

Snazz that Glass

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Angela mostly works on glass but she can jazz almost anything up. She also loves making hand painted cards, naturally unique every time.  One of her faves, bottles, not just with glitter, which btw is biodegradable . Glass Painting aka Stained Glass . Faux Glass aka Liquid Leading . also the ancient Chinese art of Decoupage, using rice paper, the results are stunning !

Local Taxi, Kapparis, Paralimni

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The company owns and runs, 4 Mercedes Taxis of the latest 2021 models ... 2 x 14 Seater Mini-Buses, and a Stretch Limousine all dolled up inside, all fully insured, fully air-conditioned, and kept in immaculate condition.

Napa pre van Dyk

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I wanted to grab a few shots of Paul van Dyk at Castle Club but on the way promised I'd stop off at Pirates Inn to catch DJ Antony T and MC Mani Liquid ...

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…

New Horizon Gastro Pub & Live Sports Bar, Paphos

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It's been over 26 years since my very good friend Leo opened New Horizon Pub.  These days Leo's son Stephanos is at the helm, supported by his two righthand men Yiotis and Steve, that have been with him 25 years, and this place just seems to be getting better and better!  It's an old English style bar, with lots of polished wood, high stools along the bar, out front a gorgeous beer garden on the partly covered terrace, and loads of things on the walls and it's a family pub so children are more than welcome! ...

Dhekelia Golf Club, Larnaca

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The course is well managed, self-funded and very well maintained, and tbh, suits mid to high handicap players ... originally carved out by Major Franks RE and his engineers back in 1964 ... It's 18 holes, split by a gated road, 11 holes one side and 7 the other, with artificial grass greens ... totaling 6,500 yards, there's 4 x Par 3's 12 x Par 4's and 2 x Par 5's ...  and a course total of Par 70 ... with the course record an excellent 66 by ex-pro Tony Lassia

Luxury Tea Arrives in Cyprus

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I was invited by Christos and Svetlana of C&S Mistea Trading in Limassol for a chat and a cuppa and at that time, little did i know how much I would learn about my favourite drink, tbh my world was about to change ... Mistea are importers and distributors of Newby Teas of London ... Luxury Tea now available 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…

Malthouse Beer & Food, Protaras

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I just love the facade and the interior decor is sort of warehouse-like, classy with industrial tones and extra trimmings, pallets hanging from the ceiling, newspaper collages on the pillars, cool lighting and an awesome looking bar with more bottles than you can count ... 11 years later, the massive repeat custom says it all ... and I can't recommend The Malthouse highly enough!

Nemo Submarine, Ayia Napa

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Setting sail at 11 am daily from Ayia Napa’s splendid harbour, heading West along the coast to Palace Caves where they'll stop for a quick swim and you can watch them feeding the fish and it's a great place to do a bit of snorkeling and if you ask them nicely they'll let the kids steer .. I just love to see their facial expressions, brilliant!

Indian

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

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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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