Iliada Beach Paralimni

Hidden Cyprus

35° 00 N, 33º 00 E. that's Cyprus, one of the few places in the world where you could get a tan on the beach and then within an hour go skiing in the mountains . Smaller in land mass than Jamaica but twice as big as Barbados. Its smallish but feels spacious because it has less townsfolk per square km, than Barbabos

So you can always find a secluded spot and there ...

PANAGIA TON AMBELION





It is the 27th October, and I am having a car tour with a family friend, Lefteris, who is kind enough to drive me to the different places I want to visit, so that I take pictures and have them posted for my blog. I have already done much walking yesterday, and these places I want to see today- especially this spot of Panagia ton Abelion (meaning the Virgin Mary protecting the vines) reminds ...

... to mix politics up here in these pages.



BEWARE

AVOID going to ZAKOS Restaurant in the Makenzi area!



I would advise tourists –especially foreigners to avoid eating at–ZAKOS Beach Restaurant.

The restaurant is in this area of Makenzi, and we are brought here by the coach driver. It is very late in the afternoon, and we are hungry, after the day trip and tour we ...

THE HALA SULTAN TEKKE

Founded in 649 A.D.



This historic mosque is just 3 km west of Larnaca very near the airport terminal on the central salt lake.

Um Haram who was the Aunt of Prophet Mohamed died here as a result of an accident.

This mosque is now considered to be the fourth most important religious ...

PLACES OF INTEREST IN LARNACA - ANCIENT CHURCHES



The town with an easy-going pace, having strong links to the past.

The remains of the ancient city-kingdom of Kition is found in the heart of modern Larnaca.

Kition is the birthplace of the ...

CYPRIOT HEAVY ACCENT

(2 FUNNY INCIDENTS)





Most Cypriots speak English, so instantly a visitor is accepted and given a taste of the local culture and way of life. The people's helpful nature means that if your car ever breaks down you will never be stuck at the roadside for more than a few minutes before someone stops to help……ONLY ...

MIXED FEELINGS



MY LIFE IS A WONDERFUL TRIP



Every time I come to this island, I have these mixed feelings. I love walking around Larnaca and spot old buildings, shops, see older people who remind me of those years when I was a teenager. I don't feel more than 18 when in Cyprus believe it or not!

There are times when I lose ...

I've left all the madness of the Balkans behind and have flown on to Larnaca, Cypress. After weeks of Ryanair and Balkan buses, taking a trip on a full service airline was something I am just not used to. Just flipping through Aegean Air's inflight magazine was evidence enough I am out of place and don't belong with the regular airline folks...ads for $5,000 Bang and Olufson televisions were the norm rather than Ryanair's typical $10 rides into Central London ...

... tacky racy lingerie, all proudly displayed on clear plastic hangers. It's like the perfect dessert after shopping for your pleasures in Billa. Maybe our friend from Finland could stop by Sofia on her way home and try out her newfound "prettiness" as she called it.

I've left all that shopping madness behind and have made it to Larnaca, Cypress. I've got plenty of time here to explore and see what this desert island has to offer.

... spot is the very Old Church in the centre of the city just where the buses stop. It 's worth visiting as well!! The port is also a nice spot to be visited with restaurants and vendors selling their goods everywhere. The smell of Kalamari, and fresh fish on the grill is everywhere. Octapus hanging outside the restaurants....waiting for tourists to enjoy the Cypriot OUZO or Wine. There is also another alternative of something stronger to drink....this ...