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A Crystal Road Trip
24 Feb 2018

A Crystal Road Trip

Today Max takes us on a road trip around the Paphos district, to look at some of the fine crystal formations you can find by the roadside. He also shows you a nice vineyard where you can stop for a break and sample their wares...
Green Day Fun
19 Feb 2018

Green Day Fun

Last year our attempts at flying a kite ended in failure. We wound up using it as a football. So this year we were determined to have more success.
Paphos Carnival 2018
18 Feb 2018

Paphos Carnival 2018

Carnival was postponed for a day at the last minute this year. It was an inspired decision. Instead of a washout, Cyprus basked in sunshine, and Paphos partied...
Erosion
14 Feb 2018

Erosion

A few weeks ago, I read reports that some ancient human remains had turned up in a remote church near Kathikas. I presume the remains were placed by a tomb robber, but to be honest, the key phrase that stuck in my head was "remote church". After several attempts, the route to the location was found, and we paid it a visit.
Paphos Caving
9 Feb 2018

Paphos Caving

A few months ago we read a report in the papers about an interesting cave that lurked within Paphos itself, behind an old church. After a bit of investigation I found it, and did a bit of spelunking.
Snow Fun In The Troodos
4 Feb 2018

Snow Fun In The Troodos

There hasn't been as much snow (or rain for that matter) in Cyprus this year, compared to last. Nevertheless, we were determined to have at least one snowball fight. So we set off to The Troodos to see what we would find...
The Evretou Grave
31 Jan 2018

The Evretou Grave

Last time we walked around Evretou Dam, we observed a solitary grave on the opposite bank, half way up a hill. After the blog was published we were approached by somebody who keeps a log of the Turkish Cypriot Graves on the island. He hadn't a record of this one, so I promised to revisit the area and get more information...
Argaka Overflow
27 Jan 2018

Argaka Overflow

This morning we read a news article which said the Argaka Dam was full. We recently visited Argaka to help clean the nature trail, so we were keen to see what it looked like when full...
Akamas Vertigo
25 Jan 2018

Akamas Vertigo

For a while now we have been meaning to place another geocache in the Akamas. We first checked out the location, above Avakas Gorge, last summer. We went back a few months later to check the coordinates, and now, finally, the cache is live. While we were doing this, I naturally took some pictures...
Vintage Cyprus Buses
20 Jan 2018

Vintage Cyprus Buses

A year ago we had to visit the Department of Road Transport, off the Mesogi Road. While there I noticed three old-style Cyprus buses parked in the carpark. I returned a year later, and they were still there, so I thought I would photograph them for posterity. I also found some more modern friends of theirs, who's retirement was a bit less pleasant...
Polemi Sunset
15 Jan 2018

Polemi Sunset

Polemi isn't known for it's sunsets, well, to us at least. They are normally the domain of the coastal areas of Paphos, and Max's house. However, this evening, the Gods smiled on us, and granted us a lovely sunset. The photos can provide a brief, fitting epilogue to our last blog, Polemi Sunrise.
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...
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Paphos Old Town in 2026 - Part 3
14 Jun 2026

Paphos Old Town in 2026 - Part 3

In part 3 of our look around Old Paphos in 2026 I take a look at the Indoor Market and the area around the Mosque and central car parks. I also find an old house that is a perfect example of what Old Paphos was like before the renovations began.
Cyprus In Pictures - May, 2026
5 Jun 2026

Cyprus In Pictures - May, 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 May has been in our corner of Cyprus.
Paphos Kataklysmos Festival
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Paphos Kataklysmos Festival

The Kataklysmos Festival has descended on Paphos for the last four days, bringing some much needed crowds to the Sea Front and Harbour area. On Saturday we went down to join in the fun, and took some pictures while we were there...
Paphos Old Town In 2026 - Part 2
25 May 2026

Paphos Old Town In 2026 - Part 2

In Part 2 of our tour of Old Paphos in 2026 we take in the sights and sounds around the lovely Ibrahim's Khan.

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Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort Win 10 Tourism Awards
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Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort Win 10 Tourism Awards

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Cabinet approves 3.5 million cubic metres of additional water supply

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Cyprus Travel Update - 3rd June 2026
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Cyprus Travel Update - 3rd June 2026

All flights to Cyprus are operating normally, and the UK Foreign Office has downgraded the Cyprus threat level from Possible Terrorist Attack to Possible Travel Disruption.
Cyprus gets its first crematorium after planning approval granted in Paphos
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Cyprus gets its first crematorium after planning approval granted in Paphos

Golden Leaves Cyprus Crematorium Limited has received planning approval to build Cyprus’s first crematorium in Agia Varvara, Paphos, ten years after cremation legislation was first introduced in the Republic. Construction is set to begin in September 2026, with the facility expected to be completed within approximately 18 months. Golden Leaves Cyprus Crematorium Limited is a […]