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Polemi Concentration Camp

On 23 August 2008 By

This one is a bit of a mystery. Polemi Concentration Camp? Who were the inmates? Why were they held? How long were they held?

The camp is easy to find.  It’s on the edge of Polemi, just after you turn off the main Paphos to Polis road at Stroumbi towards Polemi and next to SODAP’s [...]

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Sweeping bay and almost deserted beach at Lara, 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 [...]

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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.

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Paphos Archaeological Park

On 18 August 2008 By

Paphos Archaeological Park is one of those ‘must-visit’ places if you’re on holiday in Paphos.

Or so it’s said…

If you’ve any interest in history, it’s great. If you haven’t, it’s dull.

It may be a World Heritage Site, but virtually nothing is done in terms of interpretation.

And the Guide Book is about as [...]

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Bird Watching In Cyprus

On 18 August 2008 By

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 [...]

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Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark

On 18 August 2008 By

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.

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