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Foinikas by the Lake
14 May 2019

Foinikas by the Lake

The abandoned village of Foinikas lies on the banks of the Asprokremmos Reservoir. Now that the waters are lapping at the village boundaries, we thought we would pay it another visit, to see how it looks now.
Pano Arodes
8 May 2019

Pano Arodes

Pano Arodes is one of the gateways to the Akamas. It is a charming village between Kathikas and Droushia. We will be featuring it in our next eBook, so recently visited it to do some research. Naturally enough, we took lots of pictures while we were there...
Cyprus Spring Flowers
2 May 2019

Cyprus Spring Flowers

As the sun has finally started to make an appearance, and Cyprus is warming up, we decided to take a proper look at the Spring flowers now adorning the hills and hedgerows of Paphos, before they wilt in the increasing heat...
Kannaviou Countryside
26 Apr 2019

Kannaviou Countryside

You could be forgiven for thinking that the Ezousa Valley runs from the sea to Episkopi Village. But it continues through Letymbou all the way up to Kannaviou. And guess what? It's just as lovely up there.
Akamas Sunshine
22 Apr 2019

Akamas Sunshine

The sun shone brightly this morning, so we took the opportunity to go for a drive on the Akamas. There's been a lot of rain, but as a result of this, the Akamas is looking gorgeous at the moment...
Love Is Like A Butterfly
18 Apr 2019

Love Is Like A Butterfly

The butterflies have been keeping us all amused over the last few weeks. The Painted Ladies have been flying from Africa to Continental Europe, and stopping off in Cyprus to say hello...
Evretou Reservoir Is Full!
14 Apr 2019

Evretou Reservoir Is Full!

She took her time, but Evretou Reservoir is now full! On a glorious, sunny Friday morning, I took my camera out to record the moment, and Evretou didn't disappoint. It has taken me a long time to whittle down the pictures I took for this blog, but here are a selection of the best.
Chasing a Rainbow
11 Apr 2019

Chasing a Rainbow

This morning I set off with a view to photographing Evretou Overspill, as it is due to overflow any moment now. I got a bit distracted along the way, and ended up chasing a lovely rainbow...
The Easter Decorations Are Beginning to Appear
10 Apr 2019

The Easter Decorations Are Beginning to Appear

A recent trip to The Mall revealed that the Easter Decorations had been put up, so we had to photograph them for posterity...
Archimandrita Surprise
8 Apr 2019

Archimandrita Surprise

Why is Freddy the Frog smiling? He's just visited one of Archimandrita's hidden jewels, and hasn't all the winter rain brought it up a treat?
The Xeros River Flows!
4 Apr 2019

The Xeros River Flows!

The River Xeros flows into the Asprokremmos Reservoir, and when that is full, it flows right out again. So where does it go once it leaves? We decided to find out...
Happy Mothers Day!
31 Mar 2019

Happy Mothers Day!

In the UK it is Mothers Day today. Cyprus celebrates this wonderful day along with much of the world on May 12th, but as we hail from England, we thought it appropriate to salute mothers today.
Playing With The Vretsia Donkeys
29 Mar 2019

Playing With The Vretsia Donkeys

We meet any number of animals when we are out on our travels. On the last bank holiday, we thought we would pay some of them another visit, so we packed a picnic and headed off to Vretsia, to say hello to the donkeys...
Cyprus Giant Fennel
25 Mar 2019

Cyprus Giant Fennel

The spring flowers in Cyprus are starting to bloom, and some are more prominent than others. The giant fennel is one such plant. It can dominate an area and put on a stunning display, as we shall see...
Evretou is Cut Off!
19 Mar 2019

Evretou is Cut Off!

Now that the Asprokremmos has well and truly overflowed, we thought we would pay another visit to our old friend Evretou. The abandoned village is sited on the banks of the reservoir of the same name, and until recently was a popular destination for weekend fishing fans. Now though, the waters have risen...
Asprokremmos Dam Revisited
15 Mar 2019

Asprokremmos Dam Revisited

The Asprokremmos Dam first started to overflow over a week ago. We filmed it at the time, but vowed to return once it had got into full swing...
Tsiknopempti Day Drive
14 Mar 2019

Tsiknopempti Day Drive

A couple of weeks ago Cyprus celebrated Tskinopempti. Like a lot of Cypriot festivities, this involved social eating. We instead opted to go for a drive, as the sun was making an appearance and we wanted to see the sea...
Ezousa Washout
8 Mar 2019

Ezousa Washout

On our numerous visits to the dam over the last few days, we have also taken the opportunity to explore the countryside between the Asprokremmos and Polemi. How had the rains affected the Ezousa Valley? Was one of our hidden picnic areas still intact? Could I even get from Ezousa to Kallepia, like I had done on a previous blog? Would I rescue some German tourists? The short answers are badly, ish, no and yes. For a more in-depth discussion, read on.
Foinikas Is Cut Off!
3 Mar 2019

Foinikas Is Cut Off!

While Paphos waits for the Asprokremmos Dam to overflow, we thought we might as well photograph the rest of the reservoir, which is to all intents and purposes, now full. So we set off to Foinikas looking for some beautiful landscape nature shots. We didn't get very far though...
From Polis to Limni Pier
25 Feb 2019

From Polis to Limni Pier

While the weather isn't quite what we would like yet, you can still have fun on an afternoon stroll. Today we visit the area between Polis Municipal Beach and Limni Pier. How does it look now that Spring is here?
Polemi Concentration Camp
22 Feb 2019

Polemi Concentration Camp

As you approach Polemi from the B7, you pass the Kamanterena Winery on your right. Just beyond that, if you are paying attention, you will see a lookout tower that wouldn't look out of place on a WW2 movie. A couple of ancient armoured vehicles might also perk your interest, so pull over, and take a look at Polemi Concentration Camp.
Ayia Napa Sculpture Park
17 Feb 2019

Ayia Napa Sculpture Park

The Sculpture Park in Ayia Napa was built in 2014, and since then has been delighting tourists and locals alike with its eclectic range of art work. Last summer we visited the area and had to include it on our itinerary. What started as an orderly photo shoot soon descended into an excited clamber along the many paths that criss-cross the landscape of the park. Far too numerous to feature them all, we present some of the many weird and wonderful sculptures you can see when you visit this wonderful park.
A short walk through the countryside around Kallepia
11 Feb 2019

A short walk through the countryside around Kallepia

Now that we are getting the occasional dry day again we thought it time we started our selection of blogs on walks in and around the countryside of Paphos. For our first excursion we are visiting the village of Kallepia, situated near the Ezousa Valley and Minthis Hills Golf Course.
Ezousa Estuary
2 Feb 2019

Ezousa Estuary

A couple of years ago we stumbled across a sad little memorial at the mouth of the Ezousa River. We thought we would check it out again a few days ago, to see what the area looked like after the rains. The question was, how would we get to it?
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Polemi Tulip Festival Is Coming!
26 Mar 2026

Polemi Tulip Festival Is Coming!

It's nearing the end of March which means it is Tulip time in Polemi. The storms have kept the flowers hidden over the last few days, but the sun is bringing them out now, just in time for Sunday's Tulip Festival.
Chrysochou Cemetery
17 Mar 2026

Chrysochou Cemetery

We first reported on the old Turkish Cypriot cemetery in Chrysochou back in 2018. On recent visits to Polis I had notice in passing that part of the area had been cleared, so I made a return visit to get a closer look.
Neon Mall Expansion Update - March 2026
11 Mar 2026

Neon Mall Expansion Update - March 2026

They are reaching the final stages of the expansion of Neon Mall. We know at least one store that is moving into the new area, and the other day we went down to photograph the site for ourselves.
Cyprus in Pictures - February 2026
3 Mar 2026

Cyprus in Pictures - February 2026

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.