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Medieval castle of Pafos

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Medieval castle of Pafos

As you eat or walk along the seafront, you will enjoy the view of the medieval castle that adorns the port of Pafos. Pafos Castle was originally a Byzantine fortress, built in 965 …

Pafos Harbor

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Pafos Harbor

Pafos (Paphos) harbor is one of the oldest ports in the Mediterranean country of Cyprus. King Nikoklis built the first port projects shortly after the death of Alexander the Great.…

Accessible Vacations in Cyprus

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Accessible Vacations in Cyprus

It was a Sunny morning when I checked out the Petreon Sculpture Park in Mazotos village for inclusion in my list of Accessible venues in Cyprus. At the entrance the owner was waiti…

The archaeological site of Amathus

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The archaeological site of Amathus

Amathus is located east of Agios Ttychonas next to Limassol in Southern Cyprus, and commands a stunning view of the Mediterranean. It is easy to reach since it lies just off the ma…

Nature Trail Artemis

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Nature Trail Artemis

The Artemis Trail is located on the top of the Troodos, the most important natural area of Cyprus. It is listed as one of the major regions of the world for biodiversity conservati…

The water tower of Limassol

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The water tower of Limassol

The Water Tower is a historic part of the city of Limassol and the rest of Cyprus since it is one of the few engineering monuments Cyprus has. The Water Tower was originally built …

"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 …

Dimensional portrait of the Goddess Aphrodite

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Dimensional portrait of the Goddess Aphrodite

As we know the Greek Goddess Aphrodite of love and beauty, was born at Paphos, on the island of Cyprus, arose from the sea foam. Well Cypriot painter Katerina Foukara and Russian s…

Medieval Castle & Museum of Limassol

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Medieval Castle & Museum of Limassol

In the center of the old city of Limassol, you will find the Medieval Castle and Museum. Located opposite the popular "Molos" park and near to the old port. Take a walk along the s…

The History Of Laiki Geitonia Skalas (Larnaka)

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The History Of Laiki Geitonia Skalas (Larnaka)

During the last two centuries of Ottoman [18th-19th], the commercial activity of the island was primarily the Scala anchorage and the small dock, the "dock" located near the castle…

Medieval theme park

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Medieval theme park

Medieval Cyprus comes to life Step back in time to experience a truly exciting and fun filled day. Marvel at the 3D island model, which is the largest creation of this kind in Euro…

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…