2011

The celebration of  Kataklysmos is a Greek Orthodox festival with strong pagan roots relating back to the Greek myth of Deukalion and the ark he built to survive the floods and ancient ceremonies between Aphrodite and Adonis. The festival also relates to the Old Testament tale of Noah’s ark. Kataklysmos is still celebrated with great passion every year all over Cyprus. The festivities take place 50 days...

• 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - €165,000 EUR- Sea Views Peyia, Paphos  -  This exclusive 3 bedroom semi-detached home is located on a small complex in a quiet residential area of Peyia. It is a popular village a few minute’s drive away from the well known sandy beaches of Coral Bay, and there is a wide range of amenities within walking distance, including a supermarket, shops, and a good variety of...

The carnivals are over and Lent is almost over – a 40 day fasting period of no meat, poultry or dairy products is near the end. The bakeries accommodate those who fast by adding dairy-free, egg-free and meat-free pastries and cookies to their already vast array of goodies. Generally, fasting is followed more strictly in the villages of Cyprus than in the towns, but most restaurants and takeaways also...

• 165 sq. m., 3 baths, 3 bdrm 2 story - €340,000 EUR- Lovely Rural Views Stroumbi, Paphos, Cyprus  -  This well presented 3 bedrooms detached villa is situated in a quiet country road in the traditional village of Stroumbi which is approximately halfway between Paphos Town and Polis. Both are a 15-minute drive away, and for those golf enthusiasts, Tsada golf course is easily reached in 10...

• 690 sq. m., 4 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story - €1,500,000 EUR - NOW SOLD - Sea Views & Furnished Kissonerga, Paphos  -  This superb 5 bedroom detached villa is idyllically situated near the traditional village of Kissonerga. The property sits on a 6,689 sqm plot hidden away from the world, and yet within walking distance to the village amenities and 5 minute’s drive away from Paphos. The ground...

Price Reduced - Lovely Villa in Polemi, Paphos - NOW SOLD! • 174 sq. m., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - €425,000 EUR - Large Plot w/ Great Views - NOW SOLD! Polemi , Paphos, Cyprus  -  This impressive villa is located on a 4311 sqm plot on the perimeter of the traditional Cypriot village of Polemi. Polemi is approximately half way between Paphos and Polis and is a thriving village with a variety of...

April 1st marks the independence of Cyprus from British colonial rule. EOKA started a guerrilla-style campaign against British colonial rule, which was aimed at self-determination and union with Greece, on April 1, 1955.  It is also known as EOKA Day and falls on April Fools Day or  "All Fools Day." Students from all over Cyprus attend church services on this day.  It is also a bank holiday so many...

Transportation System in Cyprus Here is one of our newest pages about public transport options in Cyprus. You will find prices, links and phone numbers to different taxi and bus companies. http://cyprus101.com/cyprus-resources/transportation-system/ Published Wednesday, March 30, 2011 6:35 PM by Cleo Shahateet Filed under: buses in Paphos, buses in CYprus, Paphos bus schedule, Larnaca...

Saint Patrick's Day is coming up this Thursday, March 17th. Saint Patrick was the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland and even though the day is a religious holiday it has become more of a secular celebration of the Irish culture. And although it is not a public holiday like it is in Ireland and a few other countries there are still many parties, parades, festivities, and green...

• 250 sq. m., 4 bath, 5 bdrm bungalow "Superbly Designed" - €1,299,000 EUR -  NOW SOLD - Unique, Modern Luxury This stunning, luxury villa was featured on the TV show "Fantasy Homes in the Sun"  Take a look at the video below from the program and contact us to schedule a viewing today! Agios Georgios, Paphos, Cyprus  -  This Sea Caves Villa is an extraordinary custom design renovation and...