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Polemi Sunrise
12 Jan 2018

Polemi Sunrise

A couple of days ago I was up bright and early running some errands, and I couldn't help but notice the beautiful sunrise. Naturally enough, I took some pictures, and this put me in the mood to take some more snaps as I carried out my chores...
Cape Drepanum
9 Jan 2018

Cape Drepanum

It's time for another guest blog from Max. This time, he's been to the edge of the Akamas, to have a look at some of the caves at Cape Drepanum. Over to you, Max...
Tsada The Scenic Way
4 Jan 2018

Tsada The Scenic Way

The usual way to get to Tsada from Paphos is to drive straight up the B7. Occasionally though, we prefer to take a scenic route. There are some nice rock formations along the way too, so we decided it would be a perfect candidate for a blog. It's also worth knowing that you don't have to rely on the B7 to get you up that hill!
The Pafos2017 Closing Ceremony
30 Dec 2017

The Pafos2017 Closing Ceremony

Pafos2017 has been an amazing success story for Paphos, but all good things come to an end. This was how Paphos said goodbye to it's European City of Culture Status...
2017 In Pictures
27 Dec 2017

2017 In Pictures

As the year draws to a close, we thought it would be an excellent opportunity to dip into the blog articles we have published in 2017, and bring you a selection of photos which best sum up our experiences of Paphos in the last year...
Clean Up Paphos!
23 Dec 2017

Clean Up Paphos!

Rubbish has long been an issue in the region of Paphos. While fly-tipping no longer occurs on every hillside corner, it is still a big problem. In the last few years however, a number of Green Points have been set up throughout Paphos. The only trouble is, very few people seem to know about them. So we decided to track them all down, and show you what to expect when you visit. If you want the rubbish situation in Paphos to improve, it is in your own interests to use these places. We appreciate that a tour of recycling points won't make scintilating viewing, so we took the scenic route to bring you some pictures of the countryside too...
Lemba Art College
20 Dec 2017

Lemba Art College

On our travels around Cyprus we have often stumbled across numerous random statues and quirky art exhibits. We first happened upon Lemba Art College in 2016, and if you like quirky art it is a must see location. We re-visited a couple of weeks ago and are pleased to see that the college is still a work in progress, as these photos will show...
Evretou Dam
14 Dec 2017

Evretou Dam

Ever since we explored the abandoned villages of Evretou and Trimithousa, we have been meaning to return and have a look at the rest of the reservoir. A chance wrong turn gave us just the opportunity we needed, so off we went. It took us a few visits to get the full picture of the reservoir, but we saw some lovely scenery along the way...
Old Town Christmas Lights
9 Dec 2017

Old Town Christmas Lights

Christmas is here again, and on Friday the lights were officially switched on. We thought we would avoid the crowds, so waited until saturday before we had a wander around. This is what we saw...
The Garden of Memories
5 Dec 2017

The Garden of Memories

Back in June we were approached by Geoff Eccleston. He wanted help creating the online presence of a charitable drive he was organising for the St Michael's Hospice. The aim was to build a peaceful oasis for their residents and visitors to relax in. The appeal is now well under way, and construction of the Garden began some time ago. They are still short of their financial target though, and need money for ongoing maintenance and a wheelchair ramp. With that in mind we thought we would do a blog showing you how far the project has already come. It would be great if you could dig your hands into your pockets and help them hit their total, but even if you can't, have a look at the blog and see what is possible if a group of people put their minds to it...
Abandoned Villages - Makounta
1 Dec 2017

Abandoned Villages - Makounta

We recently assisted on a litter cleanup along the nature trail to Argaka Reservoir. While we were there, we couldn't help but notice the abandoned village of Makounta on the other side of the valley. We were also curious where the nature trail went once it passed the reservoir. So the other day we returned with our camera. This is what we found...
Beyond Fabrica Hill
28 Nov 2017

Beyond Fabrica Hill

A few weeks ago we blogged about Fabrica Hill. We went to find out about the new walkway, and to see what was on the hill. The blog was very popular, but left people chomping at the bit for more. Why didn't you feature the amphitheatre? Where will the walkway end? Why are there never any hedgehogs in your blogs? Most of these questions were asked. So the other day, we went back to find the answers. Not only that, but we also found that most elusive of creatures, an artist's impression of what the walkway will look like when it is complete. So read on to find out...
The Mall Christmas Lights
26 Nov 2017

The Mall Christmas Lights

Somebody commented how nice the newly erected Christmas decorations looked in The Mall. So after a walk around Kato Paphos for some future blogs, we popped in for something to eat, and to check out the illuminations...
Peace 2 Peace Exhibit Again
20 Nov 2017

Peace 2 Peace Exhibit Again

You may remember back in Spring we blogged about the The Patchwork Tree in Ivis Maliotou Park. That was assembled by Peace2Peace. Well, they will soon be doing another installation at Ibrahim's Kahn, in Old Paphos. But prior to that, we caught up with another of their exhibits, at St. Sophia Mosque. We also took the opportunity for another stroll around the area, to have a look at the brand new Markideio Theatre...
Paphos Desalination Plant
17 Nov 2017

Paphos Desalination Plant

We were exploring the countryside around Mandria recently, and blogged about the Olive Factory we found there. At the same time, we noticed a rather large white building nearby. When we found out it was the old abandoned desalination plant, we had to investigate...
Let's Take a Look At Fabrica Hill
12 Nov 2017

Let's Take a Look At Fabrica Hill

We've driven past Fabrica Hill many times over the years, and often wondered what was up there. (It's the area of land diagonally opposite The Mall, in case you didn't know). After comments and photos started appearing on the forum about the erection of a raised walkway, we decided a visit was overdue. With no expectations of what we would see when we got there, other than a vague feeling of disappointment that despite what it looked like, they weren't building a roller coaster, this is what we found.
New Old Paphos
6 Nov 2017

New Old Paphos

It's been a few months since we last reported on the progress of the Old Paphos Regeneration Scheme.I had to visit the main Cyta Shop recently, and as I had time to kill I decided to take my camera for a stroll, to see how things were progressing. Autumn was in the air and the skies were fairly grey. There was even some rain at some point. However, the pictures will still hopefully show what a wonderful place Old Town Paphos is becoming.
Happy Halloween!
31 Oct 2017

Happy Halloween!

As it is Haloween and the spirits of the departed are set to walk the Earth, placated only by sweets and small denomination coins, we thought it the perfect time to pay a visit to some spooky Akamas sites. So sit back and enjoy our trip to a pre-Christian Burial Ground and a spooky old mine, with not a janitor in sight.
Even More Murals
29 Oct 2017

Even More Murals

Each time we take our camera around the new old Paphos, we seem to discover another set of murals. Last week was no different. I had to visit the main Cyta Office and as I had some time to kill I took the camera for a wander. I will publish most of the shots in the next blog, but this is a small article to show the murals we had previously missed.
Argaka Dam
22 Oct 2017

Argaka Dam

The subject of litter often crops up in discussions on the Paphos Life forum. Things are improving, but there is definitely a long way to go. So it is with great pleasure that we are able to report that on a recent visit to Argaka Dam, we witnessed first hand how school children from the ISOP are helping to keep the area tidy.
The Geroskipou Mural
18 Oct 2017

The Geroskipou Mural

When we went looking for the new Geroskipou Sculpture Park, we also wanted to take in the Old Camp, as we had seen it previously in passing, and thought it deserved a closer look. As luck would have it, they were right next to each other. However, what we didn't expect to find was a large mural that had appeared, on one of the walls of the camp. As a result, this article is somewhat larger than we originally anticipated, so sit back and enjoy the art...
Geroskipou Sculpture Park
14 Oct 2017

Geroskipou Sculpture Park

As part of Pafo2017, a new Sculpture Park was commissioned in Geroskipou. Inspired by local history, legends and traditions, ten Cypriot and foreign sculptors have created on-site works drawing on the history of the area and, in this way, leaving behind them the traces of the European Capital of Culture. That's what the blurb says anyway. So what are they like?
Columbia Beach Resort
10 Oct 2017

Columbia Beach Resort

A few weeks ago we took a look at Cap St Georges. Billed as a new standard in Luxury Leisure Resorts, people were concerned with the effect it would have on the surrounding countryside. We were happy to report that the beaches were still accessible to the general public. However, that got us thinking; if this is the new standard, what was the old one? So when we were recently passing through Pissouri, and a friend told us to take a diversion to see an established luxury resort, well, it was too good an opportunity to miss. This is what we found when we went for a wander...
Foinikas Revisited
3 Oct 2017

Foinikas Revisited

When we first blogged about Foinikas it was springtime, and the abandoned village was bathed in a sea of yellow. It was always an essential destination on our holidays, but we had never been in Spring, so it came as a pleasant surprise. However, it made it difficult to explore, as you never know what you might tread on when you have to wade through thigh-high flowers. As frequently happens with our blogs, people posted more information about the site in the comments. So we decided to pay another visit a few days ago, and explore it in more depth...
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Paphiakos Protest at Paphos Court House On November 14 (10 am)
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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.
Mayor Of Akamas Hits Back Over 13th Carob Festival Row
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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".
New Swimming Pool Rules For 2025 Provide Respite For Complexes
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New Swimming Pool Rules For 2025 Provide Respite For Complexes

In recent years there has been much confusion over the laws governing pools in shared complexes, and to a lesser extent private villas. In July new regulations passed clarifying matters, and we try and summarise them here.
David Luiz Arrive In Cyprus!
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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.