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The best autumn colour in the Troodos is in the river valleys rather than on the pine-covered peaks: plane and alder trees along the…
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The best autumn colour in the Troodos is in the river valleys rather than on the pine-covered peaks: plane and alder trees along the…
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Halloumi is a semi-hard, salty Cypriot cheese that does not melt, which makes it ideal for grilling, while feta is softer, crumblier and…
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The best villages to visit in Cyprus are Lefkara, Omodos, Lofou, Kakopetria, Kalopanagiotis, Fikardou, Platres, Agros, Kathikas and…
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For Christmas with children in Cyprus, the confirmed 2026 plans are the nine official Christmas Villages, open from 21 November 2026 to 6…
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If you fancy a treat this Christmas, Cyprus's top hotels run festive dinners, long Christmas Day lunches, afternoon teas and New Year's…
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Black Friday in Cyprus falls on Friday 27 November 2026 and Cyber Monday on 30 November, but many retailers run offers for the whole week…
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Pilates is a low-impact method of exercise that builds core strength, posture and control, done either on a mat or on a spring-loaded…
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For Christmas decorations in Cyprus, the big choice is at IKEA in Strovolos, Superhome Center's six stores in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca…
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International schools in Cyprus are concentrated in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos, and most follow a British curriculum, with a…
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Simona is a Lithuanian permanent makeup artist who has lived in Cyprus for over ten years and now calls Paphos home. Trained in London and…
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Christmas in Limassol runs from mid-November to 7 January, with a lit-up Anexartisias Street, a festive Limassol Marina with its Christmas…
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Cyprus's most beautiful traditional villages include Pano Lefkara (lace and silver), Omodos and the Limassol wine villages, Kakopetria and…
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Woodward & Marescu is the hair salon we go to ourselves: a cheerful, fashionable salon with a real family feel in the Aristo Village…
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Christmas Eve 2026 falls on a Thursday, Christmas Day on a Friday and Boxing Day on a Saturday, and 25 and 26 December are both public…
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Cyprus has no fixed legal date for the January sales: shops can cut prices whenever they choose. In practice most retailers start straight…
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New Year's Eve 2026 falls on a Thursday, and 1 January 2027 is a public holiday. No municipality had announced its 2026 programme by 19…
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