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Panayia Eleousa: A beautiful place to visit

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Panayia Eleousa: A beautiful place to visit

Not far away from the town of Larnaca, there is a very beautiful and peaceful place near Kellia village. There is a chapel, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary (Panagia Eleousa).…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

 5 Top Cyprus

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5 Top Cyprus

When, years back, I told friends of my plans to emigrate to Cyprus, they would sometimes say, “but Cyprus is such a small island!” “How often do you go to Yorkshire or Cornwall…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Chapel of St. Dhometios

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Chapel of St. Dhometios

The chapel of St. Dhometios is built on a rocky hill with small caves on the south side of the City and was the first church of St. Dhometios. The church is from the…