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…

Savino Rock Bar, Larnaca

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Still one of the oldest, most classic and much loved pubs in Larnaca, after over 30 years ... the décor, all wood, prints and rock memorabilia everywhere, the courtyard out back all traditional and delightful. It's Cypriot, Rock hospitality, all the way!  with music ranging from Classic Rock to Jazz and Rhythm & Blues, and even occasionally, a little Reggae ... I just love this pub!

August 2022

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It’s probably gonna hit well over 50°C in the direct sun, so for those of us working its horrible!  Imagine Nicosia at lunchtime, not a good idea, and that’s why the majority of the residents of Nicosia are on the coast.  Just watch, as sophisticated, cosmopolitan, trendy, Nicosia spills down to the coast and mixes with the pure party crew, the result inevitably is electric!, which btw, is why August might secretly be my favourite month.

Shopping in Ledra Street, Nicosia

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It's been awhile since I strolled around this boulevard of shoe shops, bag shops, souvenirs  galore, Jewellers, leather shops and more shoe shops, whilst down cobbled alleys you'll find quaint cafes and traditional restaurants and kebab taverns and a few Indie boutiques and loads of international labels ...


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…

Real Estate: Fast & Simple by EuroResidence, Protaras

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... supported by a crew of multilingual professionals, and with head offices based at The Sheraton Hotel in Jordan, Cyprus and Greece, this is really a One Stop Shop in Property, Real Estate, Development, Investment, Residency and Immigration Consultancy and Short & Long Term Lets ...

Driving you to Drink

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... Anyway, I imagine there'll be a few clinking bottles en route !

Stone Free Open Cyprus Rocks Festival 2017

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

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…

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 !

Sea Food Shop, Paphos

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He wanted to assure that all fish lovers, that includes him of course, could continue to get quality freshly frozen fish straight from Billingsgate Market in London, and Scotland and France to mention but a few ...

Cypriot

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I wouldn't say we produce the best meat by far, but our pork is amazing and anywhere we fall back a bit we import so you'll find that cooking Cypriot style is wonderful and of course I am a little bias, but when it comes to BBQ ... No one does it better !!!

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…

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...

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 ...

Alki Sports Bar & Grill, Oroklini, Larnaca

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A place with a cool atmosphere, to enjoy good food, but with big portions, served fresh from the Charcoal Grill, hosting regular events and of course showing all the live sports on the 4 big screens.  The decor traditional taverna style, inside it's spacious, comfy, a lovely log burner for the chilly winter evenings and outside a covered courtyard for the balmy summer nights ... oh I'm loving the new extended bar with RGB lights, looks well cool ...

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…

Stardust Comedy Variety Drag Show, Vrissoulles

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... from the intro to the end, the girls put on an funny and spectacularly electric show with such passion and sooo much energy !!!

The Lingo ‘How to Talk to Your Dog’

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“you can say anything you want to your dog, and he’ll always look at you as if to say …. My god, that’s brilliant!”

Inside Out Peter Henstock, Rod Stewart Tribute . A Reason to Believe !

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''haha ! not a sock but I once put a cucumber down there ...

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…

Artisan Homes, Holiday Rentals, Cyprus

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All properties are fully furnished, some boast en suite bathrooms and shower rooms, well designed living rooms, dining areas, fully equipped kitchens and children’s rooms.  The majority of their properties also benefit with the fastest Fibre Optic Internet service and within the Artisan Resort in Protaras there's a communal children’s play area and all their villas have its own private parking … Here, you'll find a quick link to all their Villas, where you'll also find a link to view availability of each villa in Artisan Homes' portfolio and why not check out their Trip Advisor Reviews here before you ask for your special offer ...

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 ...

Nai Coffee, Café & Events, Dherynia

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I recently accidentally discovered 'Nai Coffee' on the road from Dherynia to Sotira.  The building is the stunning, old 'Kalograia Taverna', the barn-style staggered apex roof, striking and unusual.  It was the Illy Coffee sign that initially grabbed my attention, and I fancied a coffee, so my curiosity getting the better of me, I just had to pop in ...

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…

Palm Royal, Paphos

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On arrival I knew straight away this lady was a touch above the rest, private underground parking, nice lift, the studio is immaculate, spacious lounge with four huge comfy sofas, full air-con, free WiFi, big screen TV, a pristine kitchen, tea, coffee or a fresh juice, a gorgeous bathroom for a quick shower, therapy room with relaxing essences, discreet lighting, scented candles, mellow music and then one of the best massages you'll ever experience !

Snacks

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There are literally dozens of snack bars doing the usual, Ham & Halloumi (local cheese) Rolls or Halloumi & Ham, or Ham & Halloumi...

Resorts

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Slowly but surely we have seen a welcome swing towards modifying accommodations into mini or full on resort styles ... Here's a few to choose...

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…

Kama Lifestyle, Pernera

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Recently passionately refurbished to boutique style by this wonderful couple, Maria and Doros, who have created a unique accommodation that depicts tranquillity and relaxation to a tee ... one bedroom apartments and studios, available for long or short stay and the whole top floor, with panoramic sea views available for purchase with title deeds ...

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 !

Moonwalk 2019

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... it happens on a full moon, normally in August but this year it was on Saturday 14th September ... The place; The coastal pathway from Pernera to Protaras ... this time stretching all the way from Pola Costa and Blue Spice to Sunrise Beach Hotel, on Fig Tree Bay ... Along the way about 20 Stages set up for their excellent musicians to entertain the crowds who stroll along to the full moon, glistening on calm seas, listening to just about every genre of music from Greek Folk and soft rock, to Reggae and lots of Jazz ... naturally!

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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