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Where’s Hot in April? 6 Places to Get Your Sun Fix

January 7, 2025

Best destinations by month, Cyprus, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Turkey

April showers getting you down? The cold and wet British winter may seem to last an eternity with spring taking its time to arrive. If, like us, you're ready to runaway from it all and book your first warm-weat...

things to do in cyprus A quiet street in an old village of Pano Lefkara

Top 10 Things to Do in Cyprus

January 25, 2024

Cyprus, Europe, Top 10s

While the stunning beaches of Cyprus are often its main calling card, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll discover ancient treasures, dramatic landscapes and grandiose architecture. From off-grid mountain bi...

The Local’s Guide to Authentic Cyprus

November 3, 2020

Cyprus, Europe

We spoke to Maria Demosthenous from Aphrodite Hills Resort in Cyrpus and picked her brain about everything there is to know about this sun-soaked island paradise. 1. What makes you an expert in this...

Cyprus Travel Guide Old street in Limassol

Cyprus Travel Guide: Discover a Rich Culture

January 24, 2020

Cyprus, Europe

Cyprus is a tapestry of sublime beaches, ancient wonders and dramatic landscapes. Vibrant towns and sleepy villages are tucked into the folds of vineyard-dotted mountains, where locals share their culinary trad...

Petra tou Romiou famous as a birthplace of Aphrodite: Cyprus beaches

10 Best Beaches in Cyprus

January 24, 2020

Cyprus, Europe

Often topping the ranking for the ratio of Blue Flag-awarded beaches, Cyprus has no fewer than 65 stretches adorned with the prestigious accolade. The island is perfect for combining a slice of history with bea...

5 Of The Best Beaches In Paphos

August 8, 2019

Cyprus, Europe

Paphos has the longest coastline of any region in Cyprus, making room for a wealth of glorious beaches. It's the perfect place to stay for beach lovers. The wildest, most remote stretches hug the Akamas Pe...

Paphos Travel Guide: An Ancient Cypriot Port City

August 8, 2019

Cyprus, Europe

Paphos, an ancient port city in western Cyprus, is steeped in Greek mythology. As the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, it is evocative of romance and tinged with legend. Although its palm-fringed seafront and ...

Top 10 Things To Do in Paphos

August 8, 2019

Cyprus, Europe

Paphos is an enchanting mix of modernity and antiquity: gleaming hotels and sleek seafront bars rub shoulders with archaeological sites, mountain villages and Byzantine monasteries. Making it an intriguing plac...