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Bet on the wrong horse

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Bet on the wrong horse

I would have so liked to have bought a hat! You know, one of those big ones with a wide brim and feathers. But Agios Dometios is not Ascot and with such a cartwheel on my head I wo…

All by Hand - 8th Handmade Exhibition

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All by Hand - 8th Handmade Exhibition

Purchase unique and handmade items directly from creative people. A fun, colourful and bohemian collection to brighten up your wardrobe and your body by the 'All by Hand - 7th Hand…

Church of Panagia Trimiklini

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Church of Panagia Trimiklini

In the Centre of Trimiklini village, there are two churches, which are devoted to the miraculous icon of Panagia Eleousa. The oldest church, was built in 1744 as indicated in the i…

Caretta Caretta turtle

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Caretta Caretta turtle

As caretta caretta hatchlings, the struggling young members of the endangered sea turtle species, start to hit the sea on CYPRUS coasts. An expert has warned locals and tourists no…

'Ariones'

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'Ariones'

The Ariones Limassol Choir was founded in March 2002 by a group of friends in order to maintain the timeless songs of great Greek composers, such as Tsitsanis and many others, the …

Prickly Pear

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Prickly Pear

The prickly pear is one of many favoured summer fruit of Cypriots. It may look like an exotic fruit but it should not be envious for not being one, due to it's exquisitely deliciou…

Chapel of Agios Demetrianos

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Chapel of Agios Demetrianos

Chapel of Saint Demetrianos About 5 km North of Akrotiri village, you will find the chapel of St. Demetrianos. It was built during the 12th century, from ancient Greek temple remai…

Platres Village

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Platres Village

Platres is a picturesque village on the southern slopes of Troodos mountains and also the largest Troodos resort. Platres is divided in two parts, Pano Platres and Kato Platres but…

Kalidonia waterfall

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Kalidonia waterfall

The trail is acclivity linear length of three kilometers. It starts north of "Psilodentro" and leads to the homonymous waterfall within a half hour. If you want you can start from …

Ioannideia 2016 - ORC Challenge Trophy

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Ioannideia 2016 - ORC Challenge Trophy

The Famagusta Nautical Club and the ORC (Offshore Racing Congress), in the framework of the Ioannideia events are organizing sailing races from 1st - 11th of September 2016 and the…

For the Love of Wine

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For the Love of Wine

This is the title of a wonderful book for anyone who appreciates Cyprus Wine. Produced by Christine Sternberg and Marcos Gittis, it gives a good account of the world of wine in Cyp…

Grape Festival-  in  Cypriot wine villages 

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Grape Festival- in Cypriot wine villages 

In September and October, many events take place in the Cypriot wine villages dedicated to grapes and various products derived from them. Visitors can watch the production of wine …

Liotatis Magic Family

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Liotatis Magic Family

The "Liotatis Magic Family" is very popular in the cultural life of Cyprus, simply because their tricks have been amusing children and adults all over the island. The whole family …

Medieval stone bridge Milia

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Medieval stone bridge Milia

Located between Platres and Pera Pedi villages in Limassol. The bridge during the Middle Ages connected the way for the two villages and bridges the river "Cold" as today. It is a …

A special day for the whole family

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A special day for the whole family

In a very beautiful and friendly environment, just outside the village of Tersefanou one can find the Evangelos Plant Nursery. The plant nursery was founded in 2003 by Theophilo Ev…