Rural & Nature
Blooming almond trees attract bees and spectators
The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and surrounding countries. The almond is also the name of the edible...
Ayii Anargyri: unique retreat in an idyllic place
Ayii Anargyri Spa resort first opened its doors in 2009. Set in a valley of mature trees, the resort offers a unique retreat, a...
Ski-and-beach holiday? Everything is possible in Cyprus!
Cyprus is known as a beach holidays destination with its clear blue sky, turquoise sea, sandy and pebble beaches and hot weather suitable for...
Aphrodite Hills Golf – PGA National, Cyprus
Located between Pafos (Paphos) and Lemesos (Limassol), Aphrodite Hills is an award-winning integrated golf, leisure and real estate development with a championship 18-hole golf...
Discover magical world of Cyprus wines
The last weekend of November (30/11-01/12), Argyrides, Vlassides, Zambartas, Kyperounda and Tsiakkas wineries will open their doors to you. Visit the wineries and indulge...
Reaching New Heights in Cyprus!
Whilst still an emerging destination for climbing sports, Cyprus has all the elements of a great location for climbing, hiking and orienteering, thanks to...
Klirou Bridge (UNESCO Monument)
This site has to be considered as part of the Troodos ophiolite, a 90 million year old fragment of extremely well-preserved oceanic crust. Some...
Cyprus: Nature’s Oddities
Nature is always beautiful but sometimes it can also surprise us in strange ways. We have gathered a few photos from all over Cyprus...
Road Trips in Cyprus
Cyprus is beautiful everywhere you look. But what we love the most are the traditional and old parts of the island.
In case you are...
Tamasos Dam
Tamasos Dam is closed to the villages of Politiko, Pera Oreinis and Kampia. and is located in Lefkosia, Cyprus. It has a length of...
Perennial Oaks and Cypress at Solea Area
These ancient trees or giant trees are the long-lived and large-scale plant species of the planet. Some of these trees stand proudly despite the...
Pera Pedi Dam
Heading from Saittas to Pera Pedi you get to the village's square with the traditional coffee shops and the old trees. From there you...
Oreites Forest
Oritis or Oreites Forest is a forest(s) located in Pafos, Cyprus. The estimate terrain elevation above seal level is 348 metres. It surrounded by...
Latsi or Latchi at Polis Chrysochous Area
Latsi/Latchi with its coastal paved walk, is the picturesque harbour of Polis, known throughout Cyprus for its fresh fish. In the past it served...
Cyprus by Night: Magical photos from all over the island
Summer starry nights in Cyprus are just magical. And These pictures prove it!
Arakapas
Botanical Garden at Troodos
Eleftherias Square
Larnaka City
Ledras Street
Limassol Highway
Petra tou Romiou
Troodos
Xylofagou
Amathounta
Paphos
Photos by Facebook...
Gefyri Mylou Gonias (The Corner Mill Bridge)
Next to the Mylos tis Gonias is a large stone bridge. It is the first bridge built in Kakopetria and was the exclusive access...
The beautiful Skarfos medieval bridge
The Skarfos Medieval bridge is a small stoned-built bridge locate at Simou village in Paphos district.
If you are interested in history or you are...
Pinus Brutia (Rough Pine)
The forests of Cyprus are mainly natural forests with an amazing biodiversity and high ecological value. They have little wood productivity, but they are...
Despotiki Lake (Akrotiri): A secret oasis in Limassol
It is considered a jewellery of Akrotiri Peninsula and Limassol District. It is located at the Farm of Agios Nikolas in a green and...
Cyclops Cave
Located at the Konnos Bay in Agia Napa. It is a 2.4km long walk near the sea and worth to see.
The cave is claimed...
Chantara Waterfalls are back to life after the recent rainfalls
This winter's abundant rains have brought Chantara Falls, which had almost dried out because of a protracted drought, back to life.
You can see the...
Top Stories
Local
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,...
Local
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...
Local
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...
Local
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...
World
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...
Taste
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...