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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...?
The Drive To Adonis Baths
28 Aug 2019

The Drive To Adonis Baths

Yesterday we posted a film showing the drive to Adonis Baths. It provoked a lot of comment, so here is the accompanying blog which will hopefully answer any questions.
Ayios Ioannis - Part 2
25 Aug 2019

Ayios Ioannis - Part 2

In the concluding part of our visit to Ayios Ioannis we continue through the village before visiting an old abandoned school, and finish up gazing down upon the Xeros Valley and Paphos Forest.
Ayios Ioannis - Part 1
24 Aug 2019

Ayios Ioannis - Part 1

We haven't explored the further reaches of the Diarizos Valley much, especially not the hilltops that head towards the Xeros Valley and Paphos Forest. We've been rectifying that recently, and in this blog we want to take you on a visit to Ayios Ioannis. We thought it would be a smallish village, but we were in for a surprise. This blog is large, so we have split it in two parts. The second part will be published in a day or two.
Foinikas Views
16 Aug 2019

Foinikas Views

We just can't keep away from Foinikas. Somebody posted some pics of the abandoned village on our Paphos Chat facebook group, and people were asking how to get there. We bumped an old blog showing the route, but decided that a film was also needed. While we were out shooting it, we decided to take some more shots, but this time we went for some outstanding views...
The barbaric frescoes of Agios Georgios Tou Sporou
9 Aug 2019

The barbaric frescoes of Agios Georgios Tou Sporou

It's time for another guest blog from Max. He's been out visiting some old churches and has uncovered some gruesome scenes...
Paphos Blue Flag Beaches
3 Aug 2019

Paphos Blue Flag Beaches

Paphos doesn't have much of a reputation for the seaside, but there are in fact 17 Blue Flag Beaches in the region. We've put them all in an easy-to-use directory, and we present them here for your delectation, so you can see for yourselves that Paphos Beaches are in fact, not shabby at all.
Old Paramali - Aphrodite meets Call of Duty
27 Jul 2019

Old Paramali - Aphrodite meets Call of Duty

Fancy a trip that starts with a romantic trip to Aphrodite's Rock and ends up in a Call of Duty game? It's got to be worth a look, so let take a look at the old, abandoned village that lies on the opposite side of the motorway to Paramali.
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There are plans to create a Coast Path from Coral Bay all the way to Sea Caves and Agios Georgios Harbour. Recently I walked along the existing route, to see how much work was required to complete the project. In the first part we cover up to the Oniro Restaurant and the famous wreck.
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Paphiakos Protest at Paphos Court House On November 14 (10 am)

Around 2,000 animals face being left without shelter as the Paphos Animal Shelter prepares to close after nearly 40 years of operation, with volunteers launching a peaceful protest on Friday, November 14 at 10AM at Paphos District Court, to demand urgent action from authorities.
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Mayor Of Akamas Hits Back Over 13th Carob Festival Row

The Mayor Of Akamas has responded to events of the last few days concerning the 13th Carob Festival which will be held on Friday at the Church of Agios Georgios in Peyia by saying that "some people were annoyed because we did not renew their contract for the operation of a building".
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New Swimming Pool Rules For 2025 Provide Respite For Complexes

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David Luiz Arrive In Cyprus!

David Luiz, the Brazilian Footballer who signed for Pafos FC, has arrived in Cyprus and moved into an ultra-luxury villa at Cap St Georges.