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…

Di Capilla Seaside Stories, Protaras

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I've known the infamous consultant chef Louis Papageorgiou since he opened Di Capilla Seaside Stories in 2005.  It was my absolute pleasure to interview him, without a doubt one of Cyprus' finest chefs, this guy is seriously on another level.  These days, he's writing a new chapter, purely by accident, in 2010 he met and partnered up with Savvas, a master of hospitality, whom I've known since his Napa days in 1993 ... and together they started a new story ...

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.

Amarilino Coffee n’ More, Paralimni

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Out front a comfortable covered terrace, high tables, and stools, and over on the benches a big cuddly teddy bear with an Amarilino Yellow kit on.  Just inside, more high stools around a high table, visually supported by an old baker's bicycle, and three high chairs looking into the window bar.  Inside its modern, quirky little areas, sofas, Alice in Wonderland style highbacked chairs, and a cool selfie mirror adorned with greenery and flowers and on the back wall, 'Amarilino Makes Me Smile', it made me smile!


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 Lost City of Atlantis

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Cyprus is … Atlantis Can you possibly imagine what would happen if one of humankind’s greatest mysteries is finally solved right here on our doorstep? ...

Hannah Wants to Smash Ayia Napa

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... but then she went on to a summer residency for 3 years at the massive Amnesia in Ibiza ... oh, and not to mention her Residency on BBC Radio 1 in 2015 ... Just finishing her first tour in the states, 'popular' is an understatement, even the issue of Mixmag with Hannah on the cover was the best selling of the year ... love it!!!

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!

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…

Color Glo, Restoration & Repair, Limassol

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... et a quote to restore my leather sofa So, whether you have a car, yacht, boat, sofa, or even a leather jacket, handbag, a pair of shoes with fat or grease stains, fading, soiling, scratches, tears, or just normal wear and tear, their team will fix it.  Minor tears can be repaired and the item restored to look brand new or they can even change its colour, in fact; that's their speciality.

Savino Live, Larnaca

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Pretty much every Friday and definitely every Saturday, and the day before a bank holiday they host live Rock gigs with big name international bands and the very best local Greek and English Rock Bands ... they even squeeze in a little Rhythm and Blues, Indie, Folk, and the occasional Reggae and Disco night too ... I've even caught them doing The Candy up on stage ... adding a bit of live comedy these days ... You'll love it here !

Electrical

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With every home should have one basics, here's a few I've shopped at over the years ...  

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…

Italian

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Italian and Cypriot cultures are very similar, so to the Mediterranean influence on food ... however the cuisines very considerably and eating Italian in...

Sherrellea, Bespoke Interiors, Paralimni

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Sherrellea will work to your budget, big or small, talking to you about your ideas, creating Scheme Boards for you to see, then finding the things you want, Upcycling the selected items, by repainting them and restyling them to your personality and of course to suit your home ...

Water Sports

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The Mediterranean Sea around Cyprus and especially award winning Ayia Napa and Protaras areas, is of the cleanest, safest seas I’ve ever had the...

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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…

Second Hand

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Over the past twenty years or so, as the European market steadily arrived to live here ... they sort of changed the second hand...

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 !

Mandra Tavern & Grill, Kato Paphos

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... it's without doubt, one of the oldest, best and most recognised traditional taverns in Paphos

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…

Family Day on Jungle Float, Protaras

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Jungle Float is in Protaras and awesome fun for Kids and Grown Ups

Limelight Grill House Taverna, Ayia Napa

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This spacious family run restaurant has been a popular favourite for over 3 decades and naturally it gets packed.  The decor of stone arches, plants, palm trees and courtyards adds to the relaxed ambiance, whilst the proprietor 'Paul' will make you feel like one of the family, many customers are still going back for more after thirty years!

Extended Villa Offers in Ayia Napa & Protaras by Artisan Homes

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These extended villa offers are often as not due to cancellations or change of plans … the tail end of the recent pandemic a big part of that, but I love a special offer and I'm sure you do to … Here's the current options …

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 !

Adventure Sports

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Many years ago we tagged this awesome rock as; The Mythological Party Playground of the Mediterranean ... so if you’re wondering what to do...

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. ...

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…

Kalamies Beach Restaurant & Bar, Pernera

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Over a delicious coffee, and my little chat with head Chef and partner Maria, it became blatantly obvious why this restaurant has won the 'Best Fish Restaurant' in the 'Time Out' and 'Check In Cyprus' Eating Out Awards three times in the past decade ... Probably because Maria has this uncanny knack to recognise flavours that complement each other ... Seriously, this lady is on another level !!!

TeeJay’s Pub, Protaras

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Boasting a massive sunny garden bar terrace out front, delightful in the afternoon for a pint or a G&T and some excellent excellent pub grub.  It's just as popular by night where you can enjoy a massive drinks menu and live music every night, with lots of like minded people and, they even provide warm blankies to put over your knees for the chilly nights at the start and end of the season!

Busses

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Improvements in bus services have been exemplary in the past decade ... from inner city to city to city !!!

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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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