Sunny Cyprus Holidays

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Pomos Village - Paphos - Cyprus

This is a true Mediterranean village of Cyprus. Plain beautiful.

Pomos Village - Paphos - Cyprus

Archangel Michael church - Pedoulas - Troodos

The Church of Archangel Michael in Pedoulas is included in the Unesco list of World Heritage Monuments.

The church celebrates on 8 November (Synaxis ton Asomaton feast) and on 6 September (Archangel Michael’s miracle at Chones).

Opened daily 10.30am - 16.50pm. Entrance is free.

Archangel Michael Church - Pedoulas - Troodos

Ayia Marina Chrysochous - Cyprus

Ayia Marina Chrysochous is a small village near Akamas. This is a virgin Mediterannean area with quiet hotels and restaurants. The rocks arrangement at the sea side of Ayia Marina is perfect for a few moments of relaxation and inspiration...if you are looking for a place to read a book or to paint a unique seaside, this is the perfect place ....

Tombs of the Kings - Paphos Sightseeing

If you want to do some time travel back in the ancient Paphos you should visit the Tombs of the Kings. This was a burial area for the elite Ptolemaic aristocrats during the time Cyprus was under the Ptolemaic Rule.

Tombs of the Kings - Paphos Sightseeing

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Churches of Cyprus - Παναγία Χρυσοσπηλιώτισσα

Cyprus is considered a Holy island. This is the place where Apostle Paul and Barnabas started their journey to spread the word about the truth, Jesus Christ. Since then, hundred of churches have been built and beside their religious importance, they are part of the island's history and identity.

Lately I visited a church found in a cave at Deftera village in Nicosia which is dedicated to the Mother of God. Visitors arrive from all over to pay respect to the icon that presents the Mother of God and pray for her intervention in their life.

I took several photos but I think these are better to see the Before and After of the cave through the decades.

The before:

Παναγία Χρυσοσπηλιώτισσα - Cyprus Churches
http://defteravillage.org.cy/

and the After:

Παναγία Χρυσοσπηλιώτισσα - Cyprus Churches
http://www.ikypros.com

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Don't forget to visit the Paphos Harbour

A few weeks ago I visited the Harbour at Paphos and spent the afternoon at one of the coffee shops just over the sea. The harbour is a popular tourist attraction but also a meeting point for Cypriots.

It was built around 320 B.C. to assist the trading business and until today it is the one place that everyone goes during their visit at Paphos.

Paphos Harbour - Cyprus Holidays

The Castle located at the Harbour, was initially built during the Byzantine period but it was destroyed and rebuilt several times since then by the numerous conquerors of the island.

Paphos Castle sightseeing - Cyprus Holidays

Paphos Castle (see photo's URL for its origin) - Cyprus Holidays

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

It's official! Cyprus has the cleanest beaches in Europe!!

The European Environment Agency has published its annual report for the "European bathing water quality " and Cyprus is being ranked as FIRST with a 100% beach water quality!!!

You can read the details of the report from the following pdf document.

Cleanest Beaches in Europe - Cyprus Holidays

Monday, May 6, 2013

Kakopetria at the foothills of the Troodos Mountains

Kakopetria is a village very famous to tourists due to the nice food (you have to try their trout!!!), good climate and scenery. I will let the pictures to tell the story :)

Kakopetria - Troodos - Cyprus

An urban legend claims that the name Kakopetria (bad rock) was due to an accident that occurred when a big rock (the rock in the picture) fell off a cliff and killed a couple during their wedding ceremony.

Kakopetria - Troodos - Cyprus

Friday, May 3, 2013

Lara Beach - Akamas Coastline

Lara beach is famous for the turtle nests of the Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) and the Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta).

Two years ago we experienced the hatch of a nest's eggs and admittedly it was one unique experience. I felt so blessed with that sight of small turtles running to the water and knowing that not all of them will survive ...

You can reach Lara beach easier with a 4x4 vehicle or with a simpler car in low speed.

If you visit Lara I surely hope you are lucky to witness a hatch!!! Please do send us a photo!!

Lara Beach - Akamas - Cyprus Holidays Summer Holidays

Lara Beach - Akamas - Cyprus (photo as you descend the hill)

Lara Beach - Akamas - Cyprus
(Sun Protected area on the left where an aquarium existed to protect small turtles)

Lara Beach - Akamas - Cyprus

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Baths of Aphrodite - Latchi - Paphos

After you finish your tour at the Baths of Aphrodite you can go down the beach for relaxation.
This is mainly a pepples beach but with great clear water. I advise you bring a diving mask cause you should not miss the underwater scenery! You can swim in the water and reach the St George island with your mask and enjoy the underwater view.

Please make sure you know how to swim though before you do that!!!

Baths of Aphrodite - Latchi - Paphos

Coral Bay - Peyia - Paphos

Coral Bay reminds me of my childhood. It was a must go to beach once in Paphos.

Here is a recent picture from last summer.

Coral Bay - Peyia - Cyprus

Troodos Mountains

This island really does have everything. Within a couple of hours drive you can get onto the Troodos mountains and enjoy the scenery it provides. The pictures to show everything on Troodos are endless.

I promise more will come soon!!!

Troodos - Cyprus

Troodos - Cyprus