Cyprus in Pictures - January, 2026
St George's Parasols
The sunbeds had been put away for winter at St George's Beach too, but the umbrellas were still in evidence.
Down The Road
Almost next door to St George's Beach Hotel you will find Eleni Holiday Village. This had a massive refurbishment last year and now looks lovely.
Calm Waters
There were a number of gales in January, but between them there were some beautiful calm seas.
SODAP Beach
The sunbeds have been removed from SODAP Beach too. The area was in the news for other reasons. SODAP, the owners of the surrounding land, voted to rent some of it out, for the construction of a new hotel. This is a snippet from the local press about the deal. It doesn't show the exact area that will be affected, but we will keep you informed as soon as we know more:
Wine cooperative Sodap shareholders approved, by an overwhelming majority, the long-term rental of the organisation’s coastal plot in Kato Paphos, clearing the way for the construction of a five-star hotel by Kanika.
The decision was taken during a general meeting that featured moments of tension and controversy, though these did not alter the final outcome, bringing to a close a long-running debate over the future development of the site.
Earlier, an agreement worth tens of millions of euro was signed at the Sodap winery in the Stroumpi–Polemi area for the lease of the Kato Paphos beachfront plot.
Under the terms of the deal, Sodap is set to receive tens of millions of euro in rental income over the duration of the lease, an arrangement the administration considers particularly important for the organisation’s long-term sustainability.
Clouding Over
This was a more typical scene in January. The seas are a bit rough and people are wrapping up nice and warm.
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eBookCyprus Road Trip 01: the Kathikas - Panagia Loop
Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
The route is suitable for all types of vehicle, and requires no off-roading. The guide contains about 130 photographs including shots of all the road signs you need to pay attention to, as well as some of the highlights you may experience along the way.
There are also several maps which will help you keep your bearings.
You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
