Living in Cyprus
Things to Do in Cyprus: The Complete Guide
Beaches, ruins, mountains, food and wine. Everything worth doing in Cyprus in one place, organised by what you actually feel like doing.
What to Pack for Cyprus, Season by Season
Sun protection you will actually need, layers for the mountains and the shoes most people forget. What to bring to Cyprus and what to leave behind.
One Week in Cyprus: A Realistic Itinerary
Seven days, two bases and no wasted driving. A week in Cyprus that covers the coast, the mountains and the food without exhausting you.
Why Is Cyprus Divided? The Island With Four Administrations
One island, one internationally recognised state, one recognised by a single country, a UN buffer zone and two British territories. How Cyprus ended up this way.
Where to Meditate in Cyprus: Quiet Spots Worth Finding
Byzantine monasteries, empty coastline, forest at 1,800 metres and a salt lake full of flamingos. The best places in Cyprus to sit still for a while.
Nicosia: A Guide to Europe’s Last Divided Capital
Landlocked, walled and split down the middle. Why Nicosia is the most interesting city in Cyprus and the one most visitors skip entirely.
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.
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.
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.