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Six Unique Facts About Cyprus

A Green Oasis Close to Egypt Before Nadine, the kids, and myself started our Christmas vacation at the end of our first semester at Cairo American College, there are six unique facts about Cyprus to know. The Maze of Greek Mosaic History Rich History and Culture Cyprus has a history that dates back thousands of years, with evidence of human activity on the island dating back to the 10th…

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Kykkos monastery in August

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Nitrate negatives taken near the Amiandos Asbestos Mine, August 1945.

Pano Amiantos/Yukarı Amyanto is a village in the Limassol district. Located there is the Amiandos asbestos mine, which operated for most of the 20th century until 1988, and became one of the largest asbestos producers. The mine is located inside the Troodos Mountains, and when it closed, the enormous workings were left as a blot on the landscape of the Troodos. For more information on the restoration of the landscape, please visit www.amiandos.eu/en/.

This photo is a part of a larger collection by G. Eric and Edith Matson. The G. Eric and Edith Matson Photograph Collection is a rich source of historical images of West Asia. The majority of the images depict Palestine from 1898 to 1946, but also include surrounding areas like Cyprus. Most of the collection consists of over 22,000 glass and film photographic negatives and transparencies created by the American Colony Photo Department and its successor firm, the Matson Photo Service. Over 1,000 photographic prints and eleven albums are also part of this collection.

📸 source and information by David Matson Photo Service, distributed by the Library of Congress.

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Cyprus Troodos-Olympus the highst peak and the british radar. Drone shot

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There are many things in this world that no amount of money can buy, and some things priceless beyond measure... #TrailRunning #AllTerrainRunners #Troodos #mountains #proponisara (at Troodos Mountains) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cohgh-0N7iUOTQRXedx2Hu5y4zE0U5dtGieL7w0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Best places to live in Cyprus

Nicosia

Limassol District

Limassol villages

Larnaca

Paphos

Peyia and Tala

Ayia Napa and Protaras

Paralimni

Nicosia

Divided in two by the Green Line, Nicosia is a vibrant and quite sophisticated city that offers a perfect blend of urban life and relaxation.

Nicosia lies inland; therefore, it can get hotter than the seaside in summer. However, the bliss of it is that as a consequence tourists don’t think much of the place, instead preferring the seaside resorts and towns. This not only keeps the place from becoming overcrowded but helps to preserve a true Cypriot feel and character of the place.

Nicosia is the business and financial centre of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as the administrative heart. The city offers great entertainment, vibrant nightlife, excellent shopping and a choice of leisure activities.

Although the main language is Greek, you will find that around 90 percent of the population speak some English, and fluency is common amongst the younger generations.

Cyprus might be the third biggest Mediterranean island, but it’s not really huge. And when you live in Nicosia, everything is no more than an hour away by car, be it wonderful beaches, gorgeous mountains, hiking trails or historic sights.

As in any city, there are enough districts and types of property to choose from in Nicosia. The choice depends on whether you want to live in an apartment or a modern villa, in the quiet outskirts or in a luxurious part of the city near all the major embassies where the properties are superb, both in style and price.

Living in the south-east, for example, gives you easy access to Athalassa National Forest Park, which is 840 hectares of greenery. Its network of trails – covering 20 kilometres – makes it a popular place for cycling, walking, dog walking and picnics.

As to what you can consider drawbacks, the summers are very hot in Nicosia, hotter than in the seaside locations. There’s also the issue of a very unreliable public transportation system; as a result almost everyone over 21 owns a car.

In short, Nicosia is one of the best places to live in the Republic of Cyprus: diverse cuisines, cultures, rich history, great nightlife, almost the best weather possible, great nature and sightseeings and all the amenities you need for normal day-to-day living. What you won’t find in Nicosia is the seaside.

Limassol District

Limassol, a city on the southern coast of Cyprus, has a very modern, cosmopolitan feel to it. It is a loved destination by expats from all over the world.

The Neapolis area of Limassol is considered the centre of the town, yet is also residential and has all the necessary amenities close to hand. It is close to Anexartisias – the main shopping district of Limassol, and within walking distance of the beach too.

Right in the centre of the city, near the Castle and Limassol Marina, there is a beautiful promenade called Molos, which offers great walks along the beachfront. If you like a seaside stroll, Molos will be your favourite place.

Molos is flanked by busy streets packed with restaurants, cafes, English style pubs, vibrant nightclubs, and a wide range of shops selling almost everything, including souvenirs and traditional sweets and delicacies.

Not a big fan of city beaches and prefer something more intimate? There are beautiful beaches 15 minutes drive away from the city, such as Kourion Beach.

This particular beach is located under the ancient city of Kourion where you can visit the ancient site and also attend evening performances at the ancient theatre.

Limassol is also the city with the highest mountain peak on the island, Troodos (Olympus). During the winter between January and April, you can go skiing. The Cyprus Ski Club, based on Mount Olympus, has four ski lifts and eight alpine ski runs of various levels.

The city is perfect for supporting an active healthy lifestyle. It offers limitless possibilities for all kinds of sports and activities including golf, go-karting, skiing, cycling and horse riding. There are beautiful walking trails and an abundance of nature trails. Bicycles are available on rent all over the place and are an ideal way of exploring the city and its interior.

Limassol villages

Just 12 minutes drive from Limassol there is the lovely village of Erimi. It takes you just far enough from the hustle and bustle of Limassol to give you a nice relaxing atmosphere but is still close enough to the city for you to still use its facilities.

The same feeling of tranquillity can be found in the village of Kolossi on the outskirts of the city of Limassol. The village is close to the imposing Kolossi Castle, which dates back to the 13th century. The vineyards of Kolossi are famous for the sweet dessert wine of Commandaria, which is one of the oldest wines in the world.

Some 8 miles from Limassol on the Limassol-Troodos road is the pretty village of Alassa. The village is built next to the Kouris Dam. A few minutes drive away is Episcopi – a village lying partly in the Limassol district of Cyprus and partly in the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia.

There is a good supermarket, doctor, police station etc. It has quite a few expats but is not very touristy.

Larnaca

Larnaca is compact, easily accessible and offers easy access to other regions on the island.

Larnaca is where Cyprus adventures start for most new arrivals, as it is where the most popular Cyprus airport is located.

Phinikoudes is a very pretty town and is particularly pleasant for a stroll in the evening. There is a long beach alongside the Phinikoudes promenade, the waters there are always calm and quite shallow, so you have to wade for quite a distance before it is swimmable.

The Makenzie stretch is more remote, easily accessible by car and has many fish restaurants lining the strip. It’s full of bars and cafés, where locals and expat freelancers come together to co-work. However, it’s very close to the airport, and although spending a day out there is fine, living there constantly means putting up with noise and pollution.

The prevalent communities in Larnaca are Greek, British, Russians and Germans and they mostly use English as means of international communication. However, move away from the expat communities towards outlying villages, and a bit of Greek will come really handy if you want to integrate and build local friendships.

The town offers all the amenities and facilities necessary for a comfortable life, but as with any tourist place, it gets very quiet in winter and really crowded in summer.

In general, Larnaca is more relaxed, easy-going and comfortable, and a bit cheaper compared to Limassol or Nicosia. You get the beach and the places for cycling, and it is only a 30 minutes drive from both Limassol and Nicosia. The intercity bus will take you to the capital if you don’t like driving, however public transport is not very reliable in Cyprus, so you might want to consider a car.

There are a few lovely villages on the outskirts of Larnaca. Oroklini is just outside the town and very popular with Brits. The village stretches from Larnaca Bay up to Oroklini hill and has a nice sandy beach.

It takes 10 minutes to get from Oroklini to central Larnaca. The Larnaca-Ayia Napa motorway runs through the outskirts of Oroklini and leads onto the Larnaca-Nicosia motorway.

Paphos

Paphos is a lovely coastal city in the southwest of Cyprus and, as legends say, the birthplace of Aphrodite.

The town has good infrastructure and amenities – from shopping malls and shops to modern hospitals and decent road connections. Paphos International Airport is just 15 minutes drive from the town centre and a modern highway links the Paphos district to the whole of Cyprus.

The great thing about Paphos District is that you’ve got the sea and great beaches with hills, forests and mountains inland. The Akamas is a delight if you like the unspoilt countryside.

Paphos city is a popular tourist resort. It is also famous for its charming fishing harbour. The main residential district in Paphos is Ktima.

Kato Paphos, built by the sea around the medieval port, is where most of the luxury hotels and the entertainment infrastructure of the city is located.

There’s a lot going on in Paphos itself to sustain life there. It’s also only 45 minutes along the motorway to Limassol.

Peyia and Tala

Paphos district has quite a few lovely towns and villages dotted around. Lots of Brits live there, especially in places like Peyia and Tala. That means no language problems. If you venture further into the hills, a few words of Greek will be very helpful to get by.

Peyia and Tala are very popular for full time living among expats. There are plenty of restaurants and tavernas in both places, and they are close to Coral Bay.

Peyia is a bit overbuilt. The nice areas of Peyia can mostly be found on the outskirts. It’s also quite a drive to Paphos. Tala is closer to Paphos but has fewer facilities.

If you want to be fairly close to town and live somewhere within walking distance to a decent supermarket, pharmacy, doctor, butcher etc., Chloraka is possibly a good place to consider as it is just 3 km north of Paphos.

Ayia Napa and Protaras

In the eastern part of Cyprus, just south of Famagusta, lies the lively and vibrant town of Ayia Napa. It is a favourite international seaside resort with all the paraphernalia and amenities that come with that. It is crowded, dynamic, loud, full of entertainment and typical tourist activities such as water-skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, scuba diving and speed boating.

Ayia Napa has 14 beaches, and all of them have been awarded the Blue Flag status.

Nissi, a beach on Nissi Avenue, gets really crowded in summer; it has a fantastic beach bar, which plays music throughout the day and offers events such as foam parties and games if that’s what you’re looking for!

If you want to be close enough to Ayia Napa to enjoy the life it offers, but still be far away enough to be able to have relaxing moments, you might want to look at Protaras.

About 5 miles away from Ayia Napa, Protaras, although being rapidly developed, still manages to remain low-key, and is preferred by locals and expats for its more family-friendly feel. It is still touristy and gets very busy in summer, while the winters are usually quiet and the place looks a bit deserted.

Paralimni

If the seasonal hustle and bustle of both Ayia Napa and Protaras are too much for you, but you still want to be close enough to both places, then probably the best solution will be to look at Paralimni.

Paralimni is close enough to both Ayia Napa and Protaras but is not attractive to tourists. It is a nice residential town with modern houses being built on the outskirts. There is a shopping centre, a number of cafes and bars and supermarkets there – all the amenities you need to live comfortably without paying over the top, as one commonly does in tourist towns.

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Best places to live in Cyprus

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Mosaik Kykkos Monastery, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus.

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Troodos Mountains, Cyprus

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airsLLide No. 830: 5B-DAR, Airbus A310-203, Cyprus Airways, Geneva, March 7, 1987.

With the delivery of its first Airbus A310s in spring 1984, Cyprus Airways started a fleet renewal that would turn it into a pure Airbus user, with first the A310 replacing the early Boeing 707-100B models used by the carrier, and later A320s replacing the Bac 1-11-500 single isle jets.

The arrival of the A310 also marked the launch of the blue and copper livery that replaced the earlier blue and orange brand. What remained untouched through all the livery changes and even one bankruptcy Cyprus Airways would go through to the present day is the airline's by now well-established logo of a winged mouflon, representing the species of wild goat living in Cyprus' Troodos mountains. Although it has been reduced to a sticker on the engine cowlings, with an olive branch taking up the mouflon's spot in the tailfin, it can still be found, unchanged in shape, on the Airbus Canada A220-300s (a.k.a. Bombardier CS300) Cyprus now flies:

airsLLide No. 44871: 5B-DEA, Airbus A220-300 (Bombardier BD500 CS300), Cyprus Airways, Zürich, November 20, 2023.

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Cyprus

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Sea Caves - Cape Greco's rugged coastline

Shipwreck of Demetrios II - The rusted remains of the MV Demetrios II serve as a haunting reminder of the unforgiving power of the sea, standing as a solemn tribute to the perils faced by seafarers off the coast of Cyprus.

Bridge of Lovers - Legend has it that the Bridge of Lovers in Agia Napa holds the power to unite soulmates forever. Its picturesque setting and romantic aura make it a popular spot for couples to visit and create everlasting memories.

Cape Aspro - Perched atop the rugged cliffs of eastern Cyprus, Cape Aspro offers a stunning vantage point overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean, providing visitors with a breathtaking glimpse into the island's natural beauty

Paphos Archaeological Park - a vast site featuring ancient Greek and Roman ruins, including the House of Dionysus and the Paphos Mosaics

Timios Stavros Monastery - Situated amidst the tranquil hills of the Troodos mountain range, the Timios Stavros Monastery is a revered religious site that showcases the rich cultural heritage and spiritual traditions of Cyprus, attracting visitors from far and wide.

Pano Lefkara - Known for its exquisite lacework and charming cobblestone streets, the picturesque village of Pano Lefkara offers a glimpse into the traditional way of life in Cyprus, attracting visitors with its unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.

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Foggy afternoon in the troodos mountains, Cyprus (oc)(2400×1080)

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Naturally Cyprus

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A day in life

6:00-6:30 - first alarm that he either snoozes or just stays in bed checking his phone and contemplating his life choices

6:30-8:00 - gets up after his second alarm, takes his meds, showers and gets dressed, (fusses with his hair for a good 20 mins and attempts to hide his dark circles with make-up), makes his morning coffee to go, says good morning to his housekeeper and gives her a list of tasks for the day

8:00-8:30 - commutes to work, maybe lets off some steam by cursing at slow drivers, has his breakfast in the car (coffee + cigarette, sometimes grabs a sandwich or a pastry from a café if he has time)

8:30-16:30 - (civil) work, takes another coffee + cigarette break around 11:00 and has lunch with his colleagues around 13:00-14:00

16:30-20:00 - daily variable free(?) time slot: goes drinking with his colleagues/friends after work, or goes to see Eser, or meets with his govt officials (and gets handed his nation paperwork/worries™), or goes to gym... or if he has nothing else planned, he might just go home early and have a nap

20:00-00:00 - gets back home, reads through his paperwork, takes a lot of smoke breaks at his balcony, makes dinner, (probably has a drink or two to try and relax), takes his meds, mindlessly watches tv/netflix until bedtime

00:00-2:00 - goes to bed, spends the first few hours tossing and turning as he has a hard time shutting his mind off, (likely to get up again for a smoke, a nightcap, or to do more paperwork)

2:00-6:00 - gets a few hours of proper sleep (but is unfortunately prone to nightmares or restless dreams esp towards the morning)

WEEKEND:

- sleeps in almost til noon if given the chance

- makes himself a big, traditional Cypriot breakfast, has brunch with Eser at his or her place, or in a restaurant on "neutral" ground

- spends more time with Eser in general if they haven't had time to see each other during the week, tries to be a better big brother to her after their troubled past

- takes walks/goes running in the Athalassa national park or in small villages in the Troodos mountains, enjoys peaceful nature and the fresh smell of pine trees

- goes to visit his village house in Pano Lefkara at least once a month and spends the weekend working in his garden, and playing tavli with old men (old friends) in cafés

- spends hours on the phone or in a video call with Ritsa, catching up after the week and planning the next time they can visit

- catches up on his paperwork (if he must)

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Alanya to Cyprus by Ferry

Step 1: Journey from Alanya to Mersin, Anamur

Distance and Duration

The journey from Alanya to Anamur is approximately 120 kilometers (74.6 miles) away. Depending on traffic and road conditions, it generally takes around 2 hours. This scenic route offers stunning views along the Mediterranean coast with many worthwhile stops along the way.

Travel Tips

Plan Your Trip: Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid traffic and ensure you arrive on time for the Anamur ferry.

Rest Stops: There are several rest areas along the route where you can take a break, have a meal, and enjoy the coastal views.

Step 2: Alanya to Cyprus Ferry

After arriving in Anamur, the next step of your journey involves taking the ferry to Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus. This segment is both quick and convenient.

Ferry Service Details

Operator: ANTSO Denizcilik

Route: From Anamur to Kyrenia

Duration: 1.5 hours

Frequency: 3 sailings per week

Onboard Facilities

The ferry operated by ANTSO Denizcilik is equipped with modern amenities for a comfortable journey. Passengers can enjoy a variety of drinks and snacks and sit in comfortable seats. The ferry also offers special facilities for VIP guests and business class options, ensuring access for everyone.

Booking and Ticketing

Early Booking: Reserving your ferry tickets in advance, especially during peak travel times, helps avoid disappointment and secure the best prices.

Online Booking: Tickets can be purchased through ANTSO Denizcilik website (click here). Online booking provides advantages like discounts and real-time updates on sailings.

Ticket Purchase at the Terminal: Tickets can be bought directly at the Anamur ferry terminal, though early booking is recommended due to limited availability.

Travel Tips for a Smooth Journey

Check Ferry Schedules: Ferry departure times can vary, so it’s important to check the latest schedules before planning your trip. Most ferries typically depart from Anamur in the morning, but it’s best to confirm the exact departure times.

Arrive Early: Arriving at the ferry terminal at least an hour before departure ensures you have enough time for check-in and boarding procedures.

Prepare Your Documents: Make sure you have your passport, ID and any required visas ready. Cyprus is an international destination, and proper documentation is essential for smooth entry.

Explore Kyrenia

Upon arriving in Kyrenia, you’ll find yourself in one of Cyprus’s charming towns. Known for its historic harbor and medieval castles, Kyrenia offers a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Things to Do in Kyrenia

Kyrenia Castle: This historic castle offers panoramic views of the harbor and houses an interesting museum with artifacts from ancient times.

Bellapais Monastery: Located just outside Kyrenia, this 13th-century monastery is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture and provides a peaceful setting with stunning views of the surrounding area.

Kyrenia Harbor: The harbor area features numerous cafes, restaurants, and shops, making it ideal for a leisurely stroll.

Further Exploration in Cyprus

Beyond Kyrenia, there are many destinations to explore, from beach holidays to historical sites and mountain villages.

Nicosia: The capital of Cyprus, known for its vibrant culture and historical sites.

Paphos: This coastal city is famous for archaeological sites such as the Tombs of the Kings and Paphos Archaeological Park.

Troodos Mountains: Ideal for nature lovers, offering hiking trails, skiing opportunities, and picturesque villages.

Traveling from Alanya to Cyprus by ferry is a journey filled with scenic beauty and convenience. Combining a Mediterranean coast drive with a quick ferry ride makes this route both enjoyable and efficient. With the modern amenities and services offered by ANTSO Denizcilik, your trip will be comfortable and memorable. Whether traveling for vacation or business, this guide provides all the information you need for a smooth and pleasant journey.