Ayios Neophytos Monastery in Paphos – The Cave Monastery
Ayios Neophytos Monastery was supposedly found by a Cypriot Saint in the late 1100s. The monastery and its room were carved out of the mountain by the Saint and hence is also known as...
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Elia Bridge – Venetian Bridges in Cyprus
Also referred to as the Eleia or the Elea bridge, it is one of the three medieval/venetian bridges in Cyprus, the other two being the Kelefos bridge and the Roudia bridge. This is the...
My Euro portfolio
Cyprus moved to the Euro from January 2008. When i learnt that the euro coins of the different countries were different, my passion for coin collecting was rekindled. I used to collect coins in...
It snowed in Limassol!
Yesterday, there was a small hailstorm and today, there was snowfall in Limassol. This is how winter should be. In the 6+ years before, i have seen it snow in limassol for only one...
Aphrodite walking trail near Baths of Aphrodite in Akamas
Though it is mentioned as a walking trail in almost all the tourist booklets, it is definitely more than a walk. In fact, it can be called a trekking trail considering the 7 kms...
Avakas Gorge in Akamas, Cyprus
Sometimes referred to as Avagas Gorge, it is one of the few accessible gorges in Cyprus. This gorge, formed over millions of years due to the action of the flowing river, is at the...
New Year Party in Limassol, Cyprus
As always, we went to the New Year celebrations at the Municipal town hall in downtown Limassol. There was a big crowd, but where were the Cypriots ? Only a handful of them could...
Birdwatching in Akrotiri and lady’s mile, Cyprus
It’s that time of the year when the birds are in “full bloom” in Cyprus. The migrating birds flock to Cyprus on their way across the Mediterranean. The Akrotiri salt lake and its adjoining...
Saint Hilarion Castle in North Cyprus
Also referred to as the snow white castle, this castle is built on a rocky ledge on top of the mountain overlooking the Kyrenia harbour. If you are visiting North Cyprus, then a climb...
Merry Christmas Cyprus and Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from TripToCyprus.com! So, what are your plans for the holidays?Cyprus is at its best during winter and spring and it would be a crime to stay indoors during these seasons. Head out...
