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…

Lebanese

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The Lebanese and Cypriot cuisine is quite similar, they both like things 'Meze' style and their dishes are also quite similar much as the...

Force Cars, Sales & Garage Services, Paralimni

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So I asked Christos, How did it all start?;  He said "Cars have always been in my blood I used to finish school and go home and fix cars ... Like many boys, I wanted to be a Rally Driver, behind the wheel.  By the age 16 I'd built my first rally car and started entering races.  I asked what was your first car?, amazingly he said, "It was a low-weight 800kg, Ford Escort Mk 1", omg! just one of my favourite cars ever!

We all live in a yellow submarine !

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I've known Captain Yioryis for over 20 years, he just doesn't change ... Love this boat trip !


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…

The International Foundation Centre, Paphos

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... now evidently a team passionately dedicated to helping you learn!

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...

October 2016

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

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…

A Christmas Storing ?

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Christmas is as good an excuse as any to stock up on a few bottles of wine to accompany all that festive fayre.  Perhaps, if you are really lucky a loved one may even treat you to a bottle or case of your favourite tipple as a Christmas gift.  So, how do you go about storing it?

Tati Jewellery, Old Town, Paphos

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Tati followed in her father's footsteps and in 1990 opened their first shop in Old Town Paphos, which btw has just been rejuvenated into a excellent shopping centre, and where of course you'll find fine jewellery and fine time pieces at locals prices and almost two decades later Tati are now regarded as one of Cyprus' finest Jewellery Designers in Cyprus.

Shakes & Lattes, Board Gaming Cafe, Larnaca

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It was the name that first caught my attention, brilliant I thought! ... Then, this wonderful idea, equally brilliant!, a Boardgaming Cafe, nestled in the vibrant city of Larnaca, and I just had to get together with David, owner of 'Shakes and Lattes' to find out more ...

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…

KliK Photo CY

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Add this little touch to any party and it'll give your guests a little fun ... with new Green Screen and digital technology they can choose one of many backdrop for their photos ... I love the graffiti wall, its brilliant and they've got an ever increasing big bag of silly party props ... it'll be a great laugh, warning, don't wear a green t-shirt 😉 ! 

Mary and The White Pea

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Book Launch: Mary and The White Pea is colourful book written by Demetra Socratous beautifully illustrated by Dr. Stella Karageorgi, PhD in Arts, and History of Art.

September 2016

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September is without doubt my fav month ... honest ! ... It's as versatile as ever and a little bit ... 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…

Yellow Submarine, Mini Cruise, Ayia Napa

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This is a wonderful mini boat trip that'll let you take in the wonders of the underwater world of the Med and the awesome sea caves along a stunning coastline, with Captain Yioryis, and his children, who is just soooo passionate about the sea !!! ... Perfect for the whole family ...

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

Low Cost Foreign Exchange, Larnaca

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I've Known Chris for over 20 years, fully trained to FSA Regulations, and an Authorised Dealer in Stocks and Shares, his speciality is Foreign Exchange ... up to £30 Million, in any currency, anywhere, in 2 Hours, at crazy low costs ... and their services include ...

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…

Tiara Hair and Beauty, Protaras

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Tiara I met Teresa when she opened her first shop a decade ago.  Tiara was a lovely idea, and before you know it Teresa was...

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" …

Russian Cyprian Information Centre

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Joining their network has many benefits from your first free consultation to the extensive knowledge of Cyprus and especially the local area of Paphos and the after sales service is excellent and they speak several languages including English, Greek, Russian, German, Spanish, French and Hungarian ... so you know you'll be in safe hands!

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…

PowerJet Cleaning & PowerJet Waste Services, Cyprus

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What I like most about this company is the professional set up and their highest quality equipment.  Andreas explained, "primarily, for drain clearance we don't use hazardous toxic chemicals, we use normal water and very powerful jetting systems, with pressures from 100 to 350 bar and at temperatures up to 100°C  i.e. steam, and so, our system is totally biological"

May 2016

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I love this time of the year, long sunny days, through crystal clear skies, there's no heat haze yet, and mild yet cooler evenings, so you can still go out in a tee shirt ...

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...

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…

Melekkis Shopping Centre, Paralimni

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The décor of their elegant shop is delightful, from the moment you open those big, solid doors.  The centrepiece, a spectacular glass bubble chandelier, surrounded by very impressive and immaculate displays of the finest, exclusively designed jewellery in Cyprus, in fact internationally, as Melekkis is becoming an international brand name with plans to expand worldwide in the future..

Blind Taste, Drinks Wholesale & Retail, Paralimni

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my first impressions when I walked through the door, was wow this looks professional, the quality stands out, the rustic, warehouse feel with high ceilings and cool lighting.  A warm welcome from the crew plenty of room, out front about 250 square metres of Wines & Spirits, mixers and soft drinks, out back more than 50 Beers from around the world including Belgium, Germany, Holland, Czech Republic, Spain, Mexico, Japan, Cyprus and of course the UK!

Golden Coast Beach Hotel, Pernera, Protaras

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Favoured equally by our locals as too our international visitors, The Golden Coast Beach Hotel is the perfect place to relax and unwind, as you watch the stunning Cyprus sunrises looking east, over the tranquil, sheltered Mediterranean Sea! Eight Restaurants and Bars make it hard to choose which one to savour the flavours of the world! Whilst their facilities and activities are enviable!

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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