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Simple fishing in Cyprus

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Simple fishing in Cyprus

Fishing is a hobby that offers tranquillity and peace of mind. It is an activity that relieves pressure and creates a sense of excitement. It has been known to help people sufferin…

Polistipos Village

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Polistipos Village

Polystipos is one of the highest villages of Cyprus. Is a village in the Nicosia District, located near Chandria, with an average altitude of 1150 meters, with only 155 inhabitants…

Tamasos Dam

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Tamasos Dam

Tamasos small dam is nearby to Politiko, Pera Oreinis, Kampia (Gambia), Pano Vouno and Ayios Iraklidhios and is located in Nicosia district, Cyprus. Tamasos Dam has a length of 1.9…

"Molos" at Limassol

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"Molos" at Limassol

This seafront of Limassol is located in front of the center city which is next to the old port until the Olympion beach and is one of the most beautiful parks in the Mediterranean …

Angling for Alalunga - Albacore Tuna in Cyprus

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Angling for Alalunga - Albacore Tuna in Cyprus

There are some categories of tuna: Thunnus Thynnus: It is a big Mediterranean tones and the most expensive tuna. It has a maximum size of 150cm and a weight of 50 kilos. The easies…

The Afro Banana Republic Festival

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The Afro Banana Republic Festival

For the sixth consecutive year, comes back stronger than ever, one of the most anticipated events of the summer, ready to transform the forest area of ​​Kornos in a cocoon of creat…

What scientists say about Aloe Vera?

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What scientists say about Aloe Vera?

In some articles they write about the properties of aloe vera and not the risks. Reading an article and watch a video about the "miraculous" aloe vera the next step to do is to loo…

Dog Friendly Beaches in Cyprus

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Dog Friendly Beaches in Cyprus

It is not for nothing that a dog is known as “man’s best friend”. Those of us who have one don’t usually like being separated from him on our summer holidays or even on day excursi…

Saltlake of Akrotiri Limassol

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Saltlake of Akrotiri Limassol

Saltlake of Limassol or as we call it "Aliki" characterized as a desert at summer after when it dries from brackish water and wetland at winter enriched with fresh water from the r…

Wreck of the Edro III, Sea Caves, Pafos

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Wreck of the Edro III, Sea Caves, Pafos

The Edro III, an 83 meter long, 2,517 ton freighter ran aground in stormy weather in the Sea Caves area of Pafos between Coral Bay and St. George’s Island on 8 December 2011. The E…

Cyprus mouflon (Ovis orientalis ophion )

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Cyprus mouflon (Ovis orientalis ophion )

This type of mouflon the "Ovis Orientalis Ophion" is unique to Cyprus and found only within the mountainous state forest of Paphos. It is believed to be descended from wild sheep b…

Dama dama mesopotamica deer of Cyprus

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Dama dama mesopotamica deer of Cyprus

Once upon a time in Cyprus lived deers, such as the deer of Mesopotamian (dama dama mesopotamica), and the european deer (dama dama). It would be even more majestic if in our islan…

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…

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…