Living in Cyprus
Cyprus Festivals and Events Through the Year
Carnival, Easter bonfires, the Limassol wine festival and village saint’s days. What happens when in Cyprus, and which are worth planning a trip around.
Paphos: What to See and Where to Go
A UNESCO listed archaeological park, tombs cut into rock, and the Akamas on the doorstep. What Paphos actually offers beyond the harbour strip.
How to Eat Well in Cyprus as a Visitor
Cyprus makes eating well easy and eating too much easier still. What to order, how to handle the portions, and the dishes that get overlooked.
Larnaca: The Salt Lake, the Wreck and the Old Town
Flamingos in winter, one of the world’s best wreck dives offshore and a promenade built for walking. What Larnaca actually offers.
Traditional Cypriot Drinks and What to Order
The national cocktail with a disputed royal origin, a wine older than most countries, a spirit that will surprise you, and how to order coffee without getting it wrong.
Limassol: Where to Eat, Stay and What to See
The best food on the island, a restored old town and the weakest beaches of the coastal cities. An honest guide to Limassol.
What Living in Cyprus Is Actually Like
The language reality, the communities that do not mix, and why Cyprus works brilliantly for some people and not at all for others. An honest account after ten years.
Where to Live in Cyprus: An Honest Guide to the Cities
Limassol, Paphos, Protaras, Larnaca or Nicosia. Real rents, real drawbacks and where to eat in each, from someone who has lived here rather than visited.
Why Most Restaurant Reviews in Cyprus Are Worthless
A restaurant that knows it is being reviewed gives you a performance. Most coverage in Cyprus is arranged, hosted or paid for, and it tells you nothing about what your evening will be like.
How We Review Restaurants and Hotels in Cyprus
Every meal paid for in full, every visit anonymous, no sponsored entries. How the scoring works, what each rating means, and why some places get visited twenty times.
BEGE Limassol Review: Possibly the Best Fish in Cyprus
Fine dining on the St Raphael Marina where every dish landed. The halibut, the sea bass, the wine list and an owner who actually comes to the table.
Where to Stay in Cyprus: Choosing the Right Region
Limassol, Paphos, Ayia Napa, Polis, Nicosia or the mountains. What each region is actually like, who it suits, and the trade-offs nobody mentions.
Is Cyprus in the Schengen Area? What It Means for Travel
No, and the reason is the division rather than any technical failure. Where accession actually stands, what still has to happen, and what it means at the airport.
Working Remotely From Cyprus: What to Expect
Cyprus has become a genuine base for remote workers, particularly in Limassol. What the practicalities are actually like, and the drawbacks nobody mentions.
Hammams, Thermal Springs and Spas in Cyprus
From Ottoman hammams to mountain sulphur springs and modern hotel spas, the three bathing traditions of Cyprus and what each is actually like.
Cyprus Weather by Month: A Practical Guide
Over 300 days of sunshine, mild winters and summers that need planning around. What the Cyprus climate actually does month by month, and when to visit.
Cyprus Wildlife: What You Can Actually See and When
Mouflon, nesting turtles, winter flamingos and orchids found nowhere else on earth. What wildlife Cyprus actually has, where to find it, and when.
The Coolest Places in Cyprus to Escape the Summer Heat
When the coast hits 35 degrees, locals head inland. The specific places in Cyprus that stay genuinely cooler in July and August, and why.
Visiting Cyprus With Children: A Practical Guide
Shallow beaches, short drives and a culture that genuinely welcomes children. What works in Cyprus with kids, what to avoid, and when to go.
Getting Around Cyprus: Why You Need a Car
They drive on the left, taxis barely exist outside the cities, and public transport does not reach anywhere worth going. What you actually need to know.
Cyprus on a Budget: How to Keep Costs Down
Cyprus can be expensive or very reasonable depending on where you eat, when you go and how far inland you are willing to drive.
Ayia Napa and Protaras: Beyond the Party Reputation
The best beaches in Cyprus and a reputation that only fits a few streets in August. What Ayia Napa and Protaras are actually like, and when to go.
The Best Troodos Villages to Visit in Cyprus
Stone houses, cobbled squares, Byzantine churches and wine. Six Troodos villages worth the drive, and what each one is actually good for.
Cyprus Tax and Non-Dom Status: What Changed in 2026
The 2026 reform changed the corporate rate, cut SDC and removed the dual residency restriction. What Cyprus tax residency and non-dom status actually mean now.