People flock to Petra tou Romiou for selfies with Aphrodite
The initiative of the Society for Tourism Development and Promotion of Paphos (STDPP), of the application of "Enriched Reality" created to highlight the myth...
Two women arrested in Paphos on suspicion of theft
A case of conspiracy to commit a crime, burglary, theft and malicious damage is now being investigated by the Paphos Police Department for which...
Paphos brawl over various things not moved in time
A 68-year-old man was arrested in Paphos and then charged formally to be summoned to court in connection with an on-going investigation including grievous...
Almyra Hotel: A place made in heaven
Almyra, one of the finest hotels in the Mediterranean and a member of the Thanos family of hotels that brought us Anassa and Annabelle,...
Tzelefos Bridge: Venetian heritage in the mountains of Paphos
The bridge of Tzelefos is a medieval Venetian bridge located in the mountains of Paphos at the borders of Phini, Agios Nicolaos and Pera...
Paphos’ Tombs of the Kings: one of the world heritage sites
The Tombs of the Kings is a large necropolis lying about two kilometres north of Paphos harbour in Cyprus. It is a UNESCO World...
Paphos Castle: medieval beauty by the sea
Paphos Castle is located on the edge of Paphos harbour. It was originally built as a Byzantine fort to protect the harbour
It was then...
Charming Miliou for those who need retreat
On the road from Paphos to Polis, about 13 km before you reach Polis, there is a turning on the left which will take...
Anti-Gravity Hill near Paphos: surreal optical illusion
The Cyprus' anti-gravity hill is located near the village of Droushia on the west coast of the island between Paphos and Polis, more precisely ...
Paphos mosaics
The House of Dionysos
The mosaic decorations and the mythological compositions are the main characteristics of this restored Roman villa, dating back to the second...
Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos (Paphos)
The Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos (Paphos) is one of the most important archaeological sites of Cyprus and has been included in the UNESCO...
Tombs of the Kings
The famous ‘Tombs of the Kings’ form part of the Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos (Paphos) - one of the most important archaeological sites...
Palaipafos – Kouklia Archaeological Site
The archaeological site of Palaipafos (‘old Pafos’ in Greek) is located in Kouklia Village and was one of the most important city-kingdoms of Cyprus,...
Lempa Prehistoric Settlement
Excavations in the village of Lempa, 4km north of Pafos (Paphos), have brought to light an important settlement of the Chalcolithic Age (3900-2500 BC)....
Maa – Palaeokastro Archaeological Site and Museum
Located close to Coral Bay resort, the settlement of Maa-Paleokastro is where the first ancient (Mycenaean) Greeks settled in 1200 BC after emigrating to...
Loutra – Ottoman Hamam
Located near the old marketplace in Pafos, the Ottoman Hamam (baths) is a stone-vaulted building with three areas: a reception area, an intermediate area...
Paphos Medieval Fort
Originally a Byzantine fort built to protect the harbour, the fort was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century, but then dismantled by...
Agios Georgios, Pegeia
Agios Georgios (St George) at Peyeia is a well-known pilgrimage site on Cape Drepanon in the Pafos district in the west of Cyprus. In...
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122 new cases, one death announced on Friday
The Health Ministry announced the death of one person due to COVID-19. This raises the death toll from the virus in Cyprus to 179,...
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Where to get antigen rapid tests on Saturday
The Health Ministry announced the following antigen rapid test sites for Saturday, 23 January 2021:
LIMASSOL
Grigoris Afxentiou Square 08:30-16:30
Gafkos Clerides Park, Germasoyia 08:30-16:30
Municipal Hall Ypsonas...
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Civil servants’ trade union requests psychological support for health professionals
PASYDY, the civil servants’ trade union requested psychological support for health professionals due to the consequences of COVID-19 on their health.
The trade union noted...
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Scientific advisory committee to convene on Monday under President Anastasiades
Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades, will preside on Monday morning over a meeting of the scientific advisory committee on COVID-19.
According to CNA information, during the...
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Polish medics depart for Slovakia to help mass testing
A group of 200 Polish medics departed for neighbouring Slovakia on Friday (January 22) to help in a week-long testing campaign in the central...
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Local Food
Squash soup
Ingredients:
1 kg pumpkin, cut into small cubes, approximately 5 cups
2 medium (400g) sweet potatoes, cut into cubes, approximately 2 ½ cups
1 chopped leek, only...
Local Food
Mezedes
No visit to Cyprus is complete without enjoying the traditional meal of many small dishes known as ‘meze’.
This large feast, which has been a...
Local Food
Prawns with fried cheese, barley shaped pasta
Put the barley shaped pasta into a small pan with salted water, bring to a boil and when tender, drain. Peal the prawns leaving...
Local Food
Salmon and shrimp sheftalies
Mix all ingredients for tabbouli in a bowl and keep to one side so flavours can combine.
Prepare the sheftalies: wash and soak the casing...