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Cycling in Cyprus – Mountain Biking Heaven!

‘Cycling Cyprus’ video courtesy Cyprus Tourist Organisation
On road or off road, Cyprus is a biking paradise
Cyprus is a cycling and mountain biking paradise. On-road or off-road, there’s everything from a gentle ride by the sea to some challenging mountain roads and mile after mile of cross country tracks waiting to be explored. Take it easy [...]

Christmas in Cyprus

Christmas in the UK is a feast of rampant commercialism.  In Paphos, its very different and a whole lot more pleasant.  In fact, coming to Cyprus for the Christmas break is a really smart thing to do!
Yes of course the shopkeepers are out to get your money.  But not at any cost as seems to [...]

Lara Beach, Akamas, Paphos Region

You could go with the flow (and the crowds) and enjoy the beaches at Paphos or Coral Bay – or with a short drive up the coast you could enjoy the almost deserted and truly idyllic Lara Beach in the Akamas National Park.
Lara is about a thirty minute drive north from Paphos.  Follow the coast [...]

Go Riding at George’s Ranch!

Love horses? Want to ride? George’s Ranch is the place for you.
The prime attraction is of course to go for a leisurely hack through the wild beauty of the St George’s area leading down to the beach at Sea Caves. Alternatively, its possible to ride through some of the forested areas towards Peyia.
In the mid-summer [...]

Bird Watching

Cyprus is a must-visit for birdwatchers as it lies on one of the major bird migration routes across the Mediterranean. With Africa to the south, Turkey and central Europe to the north and Syria and the Middle East to the east, Cyprus is a major staging post used twice a year as birds move between [...]

Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark

A truly cracking day out, if not the cheapest!
Cyprus Aphrodite Waterpark is reckoned to have the largest number of facilities and attractions in Cyprus and the biggest family rafting ride in Europe.
Kids of all ages will love everything from the Lazy River to the Kamikazi. Allow a full day, you won’t be disappointed.
For thrills, try the [...]