Cyprus Lifestyle

SOLD Charmingly Unique Residence with Separate Annexe & Panoramic Vistas in Traditional Village of Psathi, MLS# 1008  This traditional stone-built detached home is idyllically situated on a private and fully enclosed south facing plot in the hillside village of Psathi. ​Psathi is approximately a 20-minute drive from Paphos and 25 minutes from Polis & Latchi.  For those keen golfers,...

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This impressive 5 bedroom residence is situated in a quiet residential neighbourhood of Agios Georgios on a sizeable 1000 sqm plot with spectacular sea and mountain views. The area, well known for it’s luxury properties, has a quaint harbour, selection of local tavernas, international school and the beautiful Akamas Peninsula nearby, all of which are within easy walking distance. It’s particularly...

For hiking enthusiasts that want to learn more about trails and another side of Cyprus check out our most recent post on IHeartCyprus below. http://www.iheartcyprus.com/cyprus-natural-trails.html There are 3 levels of difficulties of natural trails and various hiking clubs in Cyprus - most of which are free and tourist-friendly. Published Monday, April 28, 2014 5:25 PM by Cleo Shahateet Filed...

As we are deep into the hottest time of the year in Cyprus I just wanted to share some helpful tips on how to keep our four-legged friends cool and comfortable. Many ex-pats move to Cyprus and know it is hot, but we can sometimes forget just how hot that must feel to our furry friends especially if they have been relocated from a cooler climate.  Dogs, in particular, have a much higher body temperature...

The town of Paphos, Cyprus is an age-old neolithic treasure trove of ancient and modern, melded together in a swirl of history and sun. It is possibly one of the most captivating parts of Cyprus and Europe. It is no wonder than the property market here is bustling. Who wouldn’t want a slice of Paphos at breakfast, lunch or sunset? The birthplace of Aphrodite and home to the Romans for a while, Paphos...

There are many wonderful things connected with living in Cyprus, some of which people may find quite amusing. Certain traditions and actions that have developed over the years make Cypriot culture instantly recognizable to foreigners and locals alike. A good place to start would be the “peripteron”, which is a kiosk you can find every 200 meters on every street. It resembles a small supermarket and...

Olives in Cyprus are very special and just about every property has a tree or one nearby. They can be seen everywhere from the olive farms to the beaches and even in the middle of walkways.  An olive tree can live for several hundred years and each olive tree becomes a work of art in its’ own right – the older a tree becomes the more intricate and interesting the growth pattern. This beautiful,...

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...

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...