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5+1 FREE things to do in Cyprus

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Free 1 The best thing you can do for free in Cyprus is go to the beach! We have so many nice beaches in Cyprus, especially in Ayia Napa and Protaras area, that will blow your mind. One free beach for me please! Ayia Napa-Photographer Antria Aipavliti Free 2 If you are a wine lover then you will love this! Free wine tasting at one of the local wineries. Take a small trip outside Limassol and visit one of the local wineries to have a free taste of the indigenous wines we have. Tip: Don’t get too greedy. Just go to one winery! Wine tasting- Borrowed from http://sarahlynninspain.blogspot.com201104cyprus-i-wine.html Free 3 No money for accommodation? No problem at all! Take your tent and go to Latsi (secret) camping area! What’s more awesome than waking up to the sound of the waves in the morning? Latsi in Paphos – Photographer Antria Aipavliti Free 4   (For the romantic ones) Want to impress your partner with your romantic abilities? Take her/him to Lofo...

Beaches in Ayia Napa and Protaras that you have to visit

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  Cyprus without a doubt has stunning beaches. Forty nine beaches in Cyprus were awarded with the Blue Flag status from 36 countries around the world and very often we find them in different publications all over the world that put them in the top beaches around the world year by year. Below we listed beaches in Ayia Napa and Protaras region that we love. If you are seeking for great beach escapes or stunning party beaches, we got you covered. Fig Tree Bay is considered to be one of the most famous beaches in Cyprus. It is located in Protaras area and is ideal for families as well. The beach was included in the top 10 beaches in Europe list for 2016 on Trip Advisor and it is been awarded with the Blue Flag status. Its blue clear water and golden sand puts it high in our list. The name, Fig Tree Bay, came from the ancient fig trees that once stood tall in the area. There you can also find a variety of water sports to indulge in. Vizakia Beach Another beautiful beach...

Tourism revenue up 6.4% in March, Cystat says

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Revenue from tourism rose in March 6.4 per cent compared with the respective month of 2016 to €86.1m, the statistical service said. From January to March, total revenue rose 14 per cent to €168.1m compared with the respective period last year, Cystat said in a statement on its website on Tuesday. The increase in revenue from tourism in the third month of the year was mainly on an annual 3.6 per cent rise in spending per person to €611.41, which more than offset a shortening of the average length of stay by 0.4 days to 8.8 days, Cystat said. Tourists from the UK, traditionally Cyprus’s largest source of incoming tourism, stayed in March on average 9.8 days, which is half a day less compared to March last year, but increased their spending 15 per cent to €744.16 during their stay per person, Cystat said. Those from Russia, Cyprus’ second-largest source of tourism, spent on the island 8.9 days, 0.6 days more relative to March 2016, and spent on average €617.51, or 8.6 per cent mo...

Silfra – a place that separates the planet!

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Silfra is one of the most popular places for diving in Iceland and in the crack at the same time you touch and the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. If you want to tangle between two continents, Silfra is one of the few places where it is possible and is real evidence that the Earth hides incredible beauty.  This crack in the sea separating the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates which are separated from one another at a speed of 2 cm per year and every 10 years, causing earthquakes.  Therefore, the crack for many divers is a spectacle that lets you tap two different continents, while cold crystal blue water allows a spectacular view because visibility is almost 100 meters in every direction.  Crystal clear waters is because of nearby Langjekidl glacier, which naturally filters the water. Seasonal melting of ice passes through porous rocks and thus additionally filtered. It takes several decades for the water to come to th...

A look into the future of Limassol

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By the end of 2020, ten new land development projects are expected to be completed. Among them are impressive skyscrapers, luxury buildings, seaside hotel units and high-spec office buildings, with more developments to come. All of these projects listed below, in no particular order, will be constructed in Limassol, a city whose development prospects are currently booming. The Oval An ambitious project which aims to offer its visitors and office occupants a feeling of connection with the Limassol beachside front. The Cybarco-constructed innovative office building, designed by world-famous architecture firm Atkins, in cooperation with WKK and Armeftis, is located only 100 metres from the sea, with 16 floors of uninterrupted view. The luxurious lobby, the garden, cafeteria and services offered (such as 24-hour security and controlled building access) complete the package for “The Oval” which is set to open end of May 2017. Limassol ONE tower Construction work for the Li...

EU (European) Citizenship Investment Packages

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As a part of its policies aiming to attract foreign investors to Cyprus the Council of Ministers, on the 19th of March 2014, revised the "Scheme for Naturalization of non-Cypriot investors by exception" and, thus, established the new financial criteria based on which non–Cypriot entrepreneurs and investors may acquire the Cypriot citizenship. In order to help entrepreneur and investors, we have created a wide selection of options to choose from. A combination of residential and commercial properties have been carefully selected for each package to fast track the process.   Benefits of acquiring Citizenship through Cyprus: Cypriot passport are issued to citizens of Cyprus for the purpose of International travel. Every Cypriot citizen is also a citizen of the European Union. The passport along with the National ID Card allows for free rights of movement and residence in any of the states of the European Union. Cypriot citizens can live and work...

Lonely Planet picks Paphos as a top destination this summer

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Lonely Planet has named Paphos one of Europe’s top destinations for international travellers this summer. Paphos received the accolade in Lonely Planet’s Best in Europe 2017, which highlights the most exciting European destinations to visit this year. Paphos  has been selected as part of the  Best in Europe 2017  list in a year when it’s culture and history comes to the fore, after being named 2017’s European Capital of Culture. The first capital of Cyprus in Roman times, Lonely Planet’s experts have highlighted the spectacular monuments and historic sites that visitors to the city can discover, this year given new life with hundreds of activities and events celebrating regional culture. For over 40 years, Lonely Planet’s travel experts have trodden every cobbled street and admired every view on the continent, searching for those great new experiences that keep them ahead of the travel curve. For Best in Europe 2017, these experts have shared their insider ti...

2017 is predicted to be record-breaking for Cyprus tourism

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This year is expected to be Cyprus’ biggest year yet for tourism, following an historic 3.2 million arrivals in 2016. The Cyprus Tourism Organization predicts that 2017 will be a record-breaking year with over three per cent year-on-year increase in visitors recorded from January to March. Coinciding with the announcement of these figures, the CTO has appointed Rooster PR to manage its press office and deliver a series of creative campaigns following a competitive pitch. Rooster has been briefed to raise awareness of Cyprus as a safe, accessible destination with the perfect year-round climate to support the country’s strong growth in tourism. The agency will be responsible for all business-to-business and business-to-consumer, pro-active and re-active media enquiries. This will include developing and implementing an effective PR plan, news generation, press trip co-ordination and crisis management as well as managing the destination’s social media channels. In addition to running Cy...

Flight offers to Europe and the rest of the World

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Book a flight with KLM and visit one of the most incredible destinations in the world. Looking for a city break weekend or wanting to discover the most exciting activities? Or perhaps looking for the more surprising gastronomy or the ancestral culture of the most remote villages of the planet? KLM offers the cheapest and the best last minute deals without compromising the quality and service of one of the oldest and most valued airline company. Cheap flights to the most beautiful places in the world Cheap flights to the most beautiful places in the world KLM, your holiday begins the moment you board one of our aircrafts. Buy your ticket easily and conveniently. We guarantee maximum comfort and a wide range of entertainment, enjoy movies , games and music as you have never done. Experience the flavors of our extensive culinary proposal in the long-haul flights drawn up by the top chefs of the moment. All for you to enjoy to the maximum and make your trip an unforgettable ex...

The Cypriot woman who broke the World Guinness Record 3 times

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All of us, at some point in our lives, happened to hold a Guiness World Record Book. We all dreamt that our name is / will be written on it. Well   Maria Kalimera   did exactly that. She holds, not 1, not 2 but 3, yes 3 world records in her name. We had a small chat with Maria a few days ago were she talked to us about her amazing feats and her feelings along with the difficulties she faced during her training sessions. The records she holds as of today May 2017 are, The Longest time in an abdominal plank position (female) is 3 hours, 31 minutes and 0 seconds The Longest time in an abdominal plank position (female) with 60pounds on her back is 23 minutes and 20 seconds Most handstand pushups in 1 minute is 35 pushups in 31 seconds The Certificate for her 1st Record The tips she gave to all potential record breakers out there are Find a person who inspires you and would love to walk along you on this hard road as a coach, a trainer and above all, a...