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…

Mood’z Bar & Restaurant, Paralimni

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Taking over the aptly named Din Dins, in June 2018, Glen, Debbie and Sharon had some really cool plans, and it's obvious they got it right, from the start!  Opening this family bar and restaurant, with comfy seating, both outside on the covered decking, edged with potted plants or inside, where you'll immediately notice a really friendly atmosphere, so the idea is, there's no rush if you're eating, and if you're not hungry you can just chill with a drink and soak up the atmosphere, quite unique, and on that note, the impulse banter between this crew in full flow is just awesome ...

On the Night that Castle Opened, Friday 12.04.19

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... and as it'd be rude not to go, I thought I'd grab my first real night out in Napa for ages ... I was meeting up with a new friend Zilly aka Dr. Feelgood, an awesome DJ, just moved here from Germany, you'll be hearing lots of this summer I'm sure ...

Fish House Restaurant, The Harbour, Ayia Napa

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Situated just to the right of Ayia Napa Harbour, a little more serene, relax with a drink out front in a modern chilled ambiance, or under the huge covered terrace or out back, overlooking the med ... it really is a perfect place to enjoy fresh premium seafood delights and there's a huge pristine lawn and a playground area for the kids with swings, trampolines, tunnels, slides, and things ... Check out their promo Video here ...


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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…

Brouska Fashion, Larnaca

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Yiolanda studies the fashion world with a passion, looking for the latest designs and as Brouska represent over 20 of the world's leading fashion designers, its almost a full time job, often visiting Italy, France, Greece and the UK to attend exhibitions and fashion shows. Together they bring you an impeccable collection of clothes, shoes and unique accessories.

Something Wickedly Hot is Coming to Cyprus

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We’re excited to be the first to announce that fresh and dried Carolina Reaper Peppers are ready to be grown in Cyprus.  So get ready to meet the king of heat, and trust me, they’re not for the faint-hearted.  But, in Cyprus, these super hot peppers will also be blended with extra virgin olive oil to create 'PowerJuice', so I caught up with owner and pioneer Vasillies of Larnaca Park & Fly fame to find out more ...

Cyprus Rocks Festival 2024, Protaras … 3rd ’til 8th October

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What started as a weekend gig, grew into a week long party, a week long pure rock festival, live bands on a big stage, and often in intimate venues, where you get a chance to grab a drink and socialise with like minded mates you've not seen since the last festival, as well as the band members who hang around the venues, along with the thousands of rock fans that started to follow Cyprus Rocks Festival over ten years ago ...

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…

The Buccaneer Pub & Restaurant, Erimi

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The Buccaneer Pub & Restaurant based in Erimi is a British Pub which serves your traditional Pub Grub.  It's a great pub with friendly staff and management. 

Olives Seafood & Sushi Restaurant, Larnaca

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Coming up to their first anniversary in Cyprus I asked Nicola to tell me about the Menu ... Nicola said; "We sort of split it into three cuisines, Fresh Fish, Fresh Sushi, and Vegan Platters & Snacks ... Our head chef has been with us since day one, his qualifications and previous experience in Cyprus, the very best Sushi eateries, including Sushi La and Wagamama" ... I was suitably impressed!

Pizzerias

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With close ties to the Italian culture of course you'll find Pizzerias all over the place and it's nice to see many of them...

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…

On the Way to Lara Bay

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Lara Bay is famous for the turtles but if you want to get away from the maddening crowds its one of the few places we can call paradise in paradise !

Coral Bay Beach, Peyia, Paphos

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This wide bay is just awesome at sunset and a dream during the day ... Crystal clear, shallow and often calm waters, it's one of the locals favourites ...

Lovers Bridge, Cape Greko, Ayia Napa

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Ayias Tria Cruise takes you along the rugged coastline of Protaras and Ayia Napa, around Blue Lagoon and over to the ghost city of Famagusta ...and they stop for rock jumping !

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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…

Design Flowers by Maria Vamvatsouli, Paphos

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... this lady excels when it comes to presentation ... Flower arranging is an art, to maria its 20 years experience in a whole new world and Maria has that natural creative flair to get it right for every occasion, each design a little different, with a personal touch just for you !

Koh-I-noor Indian Restaurant, Paphos

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Koh i noor Is of course one of the worlds most famous diamonds, and this restaurant aptly boasts the same name and reputation, as it was Paphos' first Indian eaterie and now ending their second decade it's undoubtedly one of my most highly recommended ... I've eaten at a few of Europe's best and this place is well on par !

Wave Dancer I, Paphos

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Launched in 2005 ... Wave Dancer I is by far the biggest boat on Paphos Harbour, maybe even in Cyprus ... and I don't just mean the size of the boat, which btw is licensed to hold up to 150 guests, I also mean the whole service which is absolutely amazing, boasting the best variety of mini cruises this side of Athens ...

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…

Melissis Dry Cleaning, Laundry & Pressing, Paralimni

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Time to Change And of course, the summer wardrobe is replaced with those winter woollies as the winter wardrobe switches places with the summer one, and it's time to look good and enjoy our short mild winters ... or if you're reading this during our long summer, vice versa!

The Famagusta Orchestra @ Paralimni Amphitheater

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On a beautiful summer's evening in June at Paralimni Amphitheater the Famagusta Orchestra Presented the concert 'Cyprus, Paradise on Earth' and invited a special guest to sing about the connection between Famagusta on the South East Coast and Morphou Village on our North West Coast ... Enchanting to say the least ...

Daltons Tex Mex Restaurant, Ayia Napa

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This Tex Mex Restaurant and Bar starts off brilliant as you walk through under the arch, welcomed by an awesome crew and ends up delightful as you leave.  The decoration is themed to the Wild Wild West ... all wooden and ranch style with cacti everywhere, and things like the sheriff's office and the real jail ... to lock up your kids while you eat 😉 Inside the gates its al fresco style with a retractable roof so you'll dine under the stars.

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…

Neptune Hotel Apartments, Coral Bay, Paphos

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It's a family run hotel apartments, more like a mini resort ...

Events

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I hope that one day I'll cover every event in Cyprus ... For the moment here's our pick of the bunch ...

Ready to jump into the big pond?

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... We are looking for Area Representatives for Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos, and Nicosia ... We are offering you the best job in Cyprus, its fun making a living, it's up to you how many hours you work, full time or part-time and ...

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…

Cinemas & Theatres

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With big multi screen cinemas in every town, if you like to see it on a big screen you won't be too far away...

Gyradiko & Grill by Vangelis Takeaway & Delivery, Paralimni

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This is where they excel, specialising in over 20 different choices of kebabs.  Gyros here is a choice of 4 meats, pork, chicken from Greece, beef and lamb from the UK, each cut into thin slices, layered and seasoned, and set onto big skewers ready to be imported.  Vangelis said, "I spend a little extra, but I get the very best" ... I asked "do you then add a little more seasoning" and he said "there's really no need", tbh, the beef Gyro was probably the best I've ever tasted ...

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 !

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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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