Archive for March, 2009

Coral Bay

Coral Bay, just north of Paphos, is a mecca for holidaymakers.  Technically, it’s a part of Pegeia, but Coral Bay has an identity all of its own based around having a good time in the sun.
One of the reasons people visit Coral Bay in the summer is you can guarantee the weather will be perfect, [...]

Paphos Municipal Market, Paphos, Cyprus

Paphos Municipal Market in Ktima Paphos is one of the things high on the tourist trail.  It has a reputation of being vibrant and interesting.  With a reputation like that, we got out early, and headed into Paphos to check it out.  Did it measure up?  Not at all.  In fact, we’d suggest its worth avoiding.
The [...]

Paphos Carnival

 
Paphos Carnival is a fantastic fun event of lots of traditional and modern activities.  The colours are loud and the music louder.  It’s not Rio de Janeiro, but it’s something you’ve just got to see! 
Cyprus celebrates Carnival with fancy dress, parties and a procession through the towns of Paphos and Limassol.  
The Carnival takes place the [...]

Cyprus in February

Cyprus in February is probably the coldest and wettest month of the year, but it’s also the time when spring begins to show it’s hand.
The average maximum temperature is 17 degrees C and the average minimum temperature is 9 degrees C.  Average rainfall days are six, making it one of the wettest months of the [...]