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Paphos Christmas Lights Switched On!
6 Dec 2019

Paphos Christmas Lights Switched On!

Tonight the Mayor of Paphos switched on the Paphos Christmas Lights, accompanied by marching bands and performing artists. We went along to take a look, and have a gander at some of the other lights around Paphos this Christmas.
From Miliou To Theletra
30 Nov 2019

From Miliou To Theletra

While we were exploring the sulphur springs of Miliou a few weeks ago, we couldn't help but notice a village in the distance. When we realised that it was the abandoned village of Theletra, we were surprised, as we hadn't appreciated how close the two places were. So we thought we would find a scenic route between the two locations...
The Church of the Prophet Elias
27 Nov 2019

The Church of the Prophet Elias

As you drive to Polis on the B7, past Miliou, you will see a sign pointing to a church. If your Greek is as basic as ours, you will need Google Translate to tell you that it is the Church of the Prophet Elias. This is good to know, because you won't be able to find it on the map. When you see how small the church is, you will understand why...
Paphos In Autumn
22 Nov 2019

Paphos In Autumn

We took the scenic route home to Polemi today, through Foinikas and part of the Ezousa Valley.We took some snaps along the way and present the nicest ones here...
Agia Marina Reservoir
19 Nov 2019

Agia Marina Reservoir

Agia Marina is a small, picturesque village to the east of Argaka on the Polis coast.It's farms are irrigated by the nearby reservoir, and as we were in the area we decided to take a look at it...
Evretou Reflections
17 Nov 2019

Evretou Reflections

We went for an early morning walk this morning, and on the way we passed Evretou Reservoir. There was virtually no wind so the waters acted as huge, accommodating mirrors, giving us some beautiful views...
Gialia Monastery
12 Nov 2019

Gialia Monastery

In the northern reaches of Paphos forest lies an ancient monastery built over 1000 years ago. In ruins for over 400 years, Gialia Monastery was rediscovered in 1981, and excavated about a decade ago. It now provides an interesting and unique destination for the curious traveller...
The Semi-Abandoned Village of Mathikoloni
5 Nov 2019

The Semi-Abandoned Village of Mathikoloni

Mathikoloni is situated in the Limassol District of Cyprus. It is a very picturesque blend of modern houses and abandoned ruins. It featured in the 70s BBC series "The Aphrodite Inheritance", so lets take a walk down memory lane...
Halloween Mysteries
31 Oct 2019

Halloween Mysteries

As it is Halloween today I thought I would tell you about the spooky railway we discovered beneath our feet a while back. However, as we haven't been able to find out anything about it we thought it prudent to throw in some ruins for good measure...
The Anerades Nature Trail
29 Oct 2019

The Anerades Nature Trail

Continuing our look around the countryside near Miliou, we are going on a walk up this gorgeous nature trail. You have three options on this route. On this occasion we take the blue pill, so join us as we ascend a lovely gorge...
St Anastasia Sulphur Spring
25 Oct 2019

St Anastasia Sulphur Spring

If you have driven from Paphos to Polis along the B7, you will probably have smelled the Sulphur Springs around Miliou as you drove past. It is a bit challenging but is thankfully soon replaced by the smell of the orange orchards which make up most of the surrounding farmland. When we we visiting the area a few days ago, we spotted a ramblers' sign pointing to the spring, so naturally we stopped to investigate...
Pano Akourdaleia Craft Fair
20 Oct 2019

Pano Akourdaleia Craft Fair

Christmas is getting closer, so it is a perfect time to visit one of the craft fairs around Paphos to stock up on some unique gifts and decorations, not to mention a decent pud. Today we visited Pano Akourdaleia, and this is our report...
Check out the Eco Art Show at the Shrine Caves!
20 Oct 2019

Check out the Eco Art Show at the Shrine Caves!

We visited the Ayios Georgios Shrine Caves quite a while ago, but returned recently to make a virtual tour. We were pleasently surprised when we did so to find that the area now hosted an outdoor Eco Art Exhibition. This place is really worth checking out, and makes a lovely walk.
The Fishermen's Shame
18 Oct 2019

The Fishermen's Shame

The other day we popped down to see what Evretou looked like now that the reservoir water levels had receeded. We couldn't believe the mess we found when we got there...
The Cats of St Theodosius
14 Oct 2019

The Cats of St Theodosius

A few weeks ago we visited an Eastern Orthodox Church near Paphos Airport, as it had some interesting murals. Well, we came and saw the murals, but were conquered by a host of cute kitties that lived in the church grounds...
The Polemi Countryside
9 Oct 2019

The Polemi Countryside

The last couple of blogs have been a bit intense, so we thought we would chill out and go for a stroll through the Polemi Countryside, and take a look at the flora, fauna, and interesting gypsum formations that can be found in our beautiful Cyprus scenery...
The Paphos to Polis Motorway - Part 2
3 Oct 2019

The Paphos to Polis Motorway - Part 2

It's time for the concluding part of our look at the planned route of the new Paphos to Polis motorway. So join us as we take a bumpy trip from Minthis Hills to Stroumpi, climbing a mountain along the way to enjoy the view...
The Paphos to Polis Motorway - Part 1
29 Sep 2019

The Paphos to Polis Motorway - Part 1

A new motorway is coming to Paphos. It will link the existing A6 motorway to the North West coast of the island, reduce travel time, and aid congestion on the B7. That's the plan, anyway. Alternatively, it will destroy precious natural areas and be an expensive waste of money. We decided to take a look at the proposed route for ourselves, so now at least you will know exactly where the motorway will go. Possibly.
The Paphos Chinese Garden
25 Sep 2019

The Paphos Chinese Garden

A new park has sprung up in Paphos. The Chinese Garden (or China Park) is located not far from the central Paps Supermarket. It was officially opened last week. We let the dust settle, then went down to take a look...
The Necropolis in the Neopolis
21 Sep 2019

The Necropolis in the Neopolis

A new Business Park is coming to Geroskipou. The Neopolis is a huge project which will transform the area. However, while studying an old map, we discovered that there was more to the area of wasteland designated for development than immediately meets the eye...
White River to Arodes
17 Sep 2019

White River to Arodes

After a recent swim on an Akamas beach, we drove back to Polemi over one of our favourite off-road routes. Let's see what the Akamas had to show us along the way...
Geroskipou Antiquities Under Threat
12 Sep 2019

Geroskipou Antiquities Under Threat

There's a very nice church on the front at Paphos. It is built next to an area of land that until now has been empty, save for some archaeological ruins. There are now plans to build on the site, and protests are also planned to prevent any such development. We took our camera down to get a first hand view...
Kato and Pano Kivides
8 Sep 2019

Kato and Pano Kivides

Nestled in the hills to the north west of Limassol, Kano and Pano Kivides are two abandoned villages that have different stories to tell. A couple of weeks ago we visited them to see what they had to say...
Geroskipou Bypass
4 Sep 2019

Geroskipou Bypass

It has been announced that there is to be a new bypass built between Paphos and Geroskipou. Responses to this news were mixed, but we think it is a good idea. We decided to visit the area to see where the bypass will go and who it will benefit. Besides, the map had shown that there was a flea market in the area. What was that all about...?
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We post daily "Kalimera" and "Kalispera" pictures to Facebook on a topical theme. I thought it would be nice to give them greater exposure, so have combined them into a monthly article. The pictures here are now viewable in their original Landscape glory. So take a look at a selection of pictures we feel summarises how February has been in our corner of Cyprus.

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Cap St Georges Announce Easter Village
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Cap St Georges Announce Easter Village

Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort have announced their Easter Schedule including an Easter Village at Cap St Georges Square at the Church of St George!
Latest Cyprus Travel Information
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Latest Cyprus Travel Information

All flights to Paphos are running normally apart from those to the Middle East. At Larnaca airport Middle East flights are still disrupted. All European flights are running normally though, with the exception of one BA route. Foreign Office Advice remains unchanged. We've compiled a list of useful links should you have any queries about yout travel plans. We will pin this topic until that situation changes.
Cyprus Travel Update - March 9th 2026
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Cyprus Travel Update - March 9th 2026

All flights to Paphos are running normally today and tomorrow. At Larnaca airport Middle East flights are still disrupted. All European flights are running normally though, with the exception of one BA route. Foreign Office Advice remains unchanged. We've compiled a list of useful links should you have any queries about yout travel plans.
Cyprus Travel Update - March 8th 2026
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Cyprus Travel Update - March 8th 2026

All flights to Paphos are running normally today. At Larnaca airport Middle East flights are still disrupted. All European flights are running normally though, with the exception of one BA route. Petrol prices show slight increase. We've compiled a list of useful links should you have any queries about yout travel plans. Foreign Office Advice remains unchanged.