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Cypriot sea sponge - Kapadiko natural sea sponge

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Cypriot sea sponge - Kapadiko natural sea sponge

Have you tried a Cypriot sea sponge? You will not regret it! This kind of natural sponge exist only in the Mediteranean sea. Mediterranean sponges are silk, much softer, denser, an…

Museum of Struggle 1955-59

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Museum of Struggle 1955-59

The Museum of the 1955-1959 Liberation Struggle was founded in memory of the Cypriots who struggled for liberation from British rule. Established in 1961, it was moved to well-equi…

The Wonderful Wines

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The Wonderful Wines

If you go to the Cyprus Wine Museum in Erimi just outside of Limassol you can see a photo of a reconstructed flask for storing wine. It dates back to 3500 BC according to the scien…

Proti Stagona

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Proti Stagona

We turned the corner and there was Koullis. We turned another corner and there were Anastasia and Stavrakis sitting at a café chatting to Aunt Timothea. Proti Stagona (First Drop) …

Dora Village

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Dora Village

Dora village is located about 40 km northwest of the city of Limassol, in the region of the wine producing villages . It is located at 615m average altitude at the foot of Kordylas…

Baptism

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Baptism

In many countries such as England, Christianity is largely (but not entirely) a matter of historical interest, landmarked by empty medieval churches and the occasional march throug…

Rapunzel Ballet

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Rapunzel Ballet

On Saturday, 1st of July the ballet center Dimitra Theodorou, presented the ballet, "Rapunzel", the famous fairy tale of the greene Brothers. The ballet marked the completion of th…

Kilani Village

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Kilani Village

Κilani village is located in the mountains above Limassol. It is one of the wine villages and has a rich historical tradition and cultural heritage. The name of the village comes f…

The White Cliffs of Lefkara

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The White Cliffs of Lefkara

Outside the Church of the Holy Cross in Lefkara , a sign explains the origin of the village’s name. Visitors are invited to look beyond the valley below, to the cliffs across the w…

Cyprus Forests are beautiful

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Cyprus Forests are beautiful

Last weekend may have been the water festival in Cyprus, but it turned out to be more a time of fire. With temperatures of 41C in some parts of the island, no less than 34 fires st…

Kafes Kipriakos (Traditional Cyprus Coffee)

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Kafes Kipriakos (Traditional Cyprus Coffee)

Cyprus coffee is well known in Cypriot hospitality as a welcoming drink offered to guests all year round and at any occasion. In the past years you could find Traditional Cyprus Co…

Church of Panagia Karmiotissa

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Church of Panagia Karmiotissa

The church of Panagia Karmiotissa located north of Limassol city and it is part of the old monastery of Carmelites. The monastery should be established by the end of the 13th centu…

Potamitissa Village

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Potamitissa Village

Potamitissa is a small village surrounded by high mountains, which offers the visitor a sense of peace and tranquillity. According to researchers, a Byzantine monastery dedicated t…

The Special Sunrise in Limassol

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The Special Sunrise in Limassol

The city of Limassol is an ideal place for visiting as it offers perfect Mediterranean climate and the sea water temperature allows swimming all year round. It is also known for it…

 "Egia Kotsini pou pais ..."

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"Egia Kotsini pou pais ..."

The Satirical Theatre this summer presents the comedy of Andreas Koukkides "Egia Kotsini pou pais ...". This is a theatrical play that through comic situations highlights, shows th…