Summer is Here! Summer is in full swing, bringing sunshine, warm Mediterranean evenings, exciting local events, and a busy property market. Here at Cyprus101, we've been helping buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants from around the world, and we'd like to thank all of our clients for their continued trust and support. Many of our new customers come through personal recommendations, so if you know someone...
It is almost that time of the year again, the annual wine festival held in Limassol. (Lemesos) is known as the party city of Cyprus and when you visit the wine festival you will see why! It is also Cyprus’s wine capital and has hosted the annual event every year since 1961. This popular festival is held at the Municipal Gardens which is right on the promenade, (and also where the much-debated...
Summer is the time for laid back fun: relaxing on the beach, swimming and playing. In Cyprus, we spend much more time outside than other countries due to the long and hot summers. With the recent and very sad death of an 11-month-old boy at a beach in Kissonerga, I would like to take the opportunity to remind everyone how to keep you and your family safe at the beach and in the heat. Beaches and the...
As the days are now getting hotter and hotter (even this early in May) I thought it was a good time to remind everyone about using common sense when you are out and about in the heat. Summer is the time for fun in the sun but, using caution while swimming, sunbathing or even just doing errands around Cyprus this summer will avoid any potential hazards of the heat. Here is a blog post I wrote...
This has been one of the most hectic summers of my life! Summer is supposed to be when life goes slower in Cyprus, especially in August. Last two years August has been a very laid-back time of year, even though there are many tourists and would-be residents who are looking at Paphos as a retirement or second-home destination. In August, people tend to concentrate on the more important things in life...
by Cleo Shahateet