Dora Christofi

About Dora Christofi

I’m Cypriot, with a London touch, experimenting with photography, working in marketing, love cooking, reading books, and wishing to travel the world. I currently live in Limassol, Cyprus, and try to travel as much as I can. Visit the About section for more.

Cyprus Animal Farm Parks

1. Paphos Zoo Paphos Zoo has become a popular place to visit throughout the year, for both locals and tourists. Visitors will get to discover an exciting wildlife reserve and tropical paradise of animals, learn about their species, and connect with nature. Visiting the Paphos Zoo is on of the ideal family things to do in Cyprus with your family, especially if you have smaller kids who love discovering new things. Check out my post about 8 Reasons to visit Paphos Zoo Tickets: Adults: 18.50 - Child: 8.50 EUR Opening Hours: Daily  9am–5pm  (Nov - Mar) - Daily  9am–6pm  (Apr - July) Phone: +357 26722777 Google Maps: Xylomantrou Street, Agiou Georgiou, Peyia Paphos CY, 8650 Website: Paphos Zoo 2. Mazotos Camel Park I won't go into many details here since you can find all the details in my dedicated post, Camel Park Mazotos, after visiting the camel park. You will find a lot of information and photos. Tickets: Entrance Fee for Adults: 6.00 Euros. Entrance Fee for Children: 4.00 Euros. Opening Hours: ( April – October): 9:00am – 7:00pm / (November- March): 9:00am – 5:00pm Phone: +357 24991243 Google Maps: Kiti to Mazotos, Mazotos Website: Camel Park 3. Golden Donkeys Farm Another nice place for a family to visit. It's a small farm with donkeys and a few other animals e.g. goats, chickens, and rabbits. Kids will love it. You can buy carobs and feed the donkeys and also take a ride on donkeys in the surrounding area. The farm has a wax museum, a traditional Cyprus house, an ancient olive press, a small botanical garden, an amphitheater, one of the oldest olive trees in Cyprus (1500 years old), and the small church of Virgin Mary of Memila. For more information and photos check my dedicated post on the farm at Golden Donkeys Farm, Skarinou Tickets: Adults 5 EUR - Kids 3 EUR Opening Hours: Daily  9:30AM–5PM Phone: +357 99620736 Google Maps: Skarinou 7731, Cyprus Website: Golden [...]

2023-03-03T12:42:43+03:00January 7th, 2023|

Cyprus wineries worth visiting

Cyprus is famous for its wine production and over 100 wineries, some small and some bigger, whilst you can visit all of them. Below I'm listing the biggest Cyprus wineries to visit and enjoy a great tasting experience. 1. Tsangarides Winery Tsangkarides winery, located in Lemona Village, is one of the biggest wineries in Cyprus with the next generation of Cypriot wines. Their philosophy is to blend old school traditions with new school style. Their aim is to produce wines of great character, and distinction. Opening Hours: Daily  9am–5pm  / Sunday: Closed Phone: +357 26722777 Google Maps: Lemona, Paphos 8545, Cyprus Website: Trangarides Winery 2. Zambartas Winery Zambartas Winery is Located in Agios Ambrosios Village in Limassol. The winery welcomes you to visit the winery and experience a real taste of Cyprus. They offer different tour options, depending on your time, group size and budget. All experiences are available daily, by prior appointment. Same-day reservations and walk-ins are welcome, but cannot be guaranteed availability of a tour & tasting. Zambartas Wineries own 7 hectares of vineyards and rent another 6 hectares, which are cultivated organically. The vineyards are of different ages and are concentrated mostly in the areas of Mandria Village and Agios Nikoloas. They also have some vineyards at lower altitudes, 550-700meters, in Agios Amvrosios and Pachna. BOOK TOUR Opening Hours: Daily  10am–5pm Phone: +357 25 94 24 24 Google Maps: Grigores Afxentiou 39, Agios Amvrosios 4710 Website: Zambartas Winery 3. Vouni Panayia Winery Vouni Panayia winery has been renovated and is equipped with the latest technology, to ensure high-quality standards. Apart from producing wine, the winery offers to visitors the opportunity to discover the world of Cyprus' wine and viticulture. During your visit you will have the opportunity to watch an educational short film showing the entire process from planting the vines to bottling. You can visit the traditional museum and the lovely tasting room to expand your knowledge and senses. And if you are hungry, make sure to [...]

2023-03-03T12:43:00+03:00December 25th, 2022|

Cyprus Christmas Events 2022

The most wonderful and magical time of the year is here and there are a lot of Christmas events happening all over Cyprus. I've been looking online to find out what's happening in Cyprus this year so I've gathered most of the Cyprus Christmas events and I'm sharing them with you here.  I will be attending with my family - kids just love this time of the year! Before moving on to the list, I'm sharing with you a video prepared by Visit Cyprus which is dedicated to the Christmas Villages. This post is being updated on a regular basis by removing events that are over. Last Update: 26/12/2022 1. Nicosia Christmas Fairyland Get in the Christmas Holiday Spirit by visiting the Nicosia Christmas Fairyland in Cyprus from the 18th of November 2022 - 8th of January 2023. You shouldn’t miss it, especially if you have kids, they will love it. There are a lot of attractions and games to keep the kids busy and excited.  There are a lot of stalls selling souvenirs and Christmas gifts, food, sweets, and drinks. This year the event will be hosted at D'Avilla Bastion.  2. Larnaca Christmas Land Larnaca will be hosting the Larnaca Christmas Land at the Europe Square which will be transformed into a beautiful amusement park, with fancy decorations and fun activities for all ages. Starting on the 25th of November until the 8th of January. 3. Fikardou Christmas Village For the first time ever, Fikardou puts on its Christmas decorations and becomes a beautiful medieval village. The Medieval Christmas Village will open on the 26th of November. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in various activities, such as treasure hunting, archery, pottery, and ceramic decoration workshops while enjoying the unique nature and local delicacies. VIEW PROGRAM 4. Kalopanayiotis Christmas Village Kalopanagiotis Village brings us another beautiful “Christmas Village” in the village from 26 November 2022 to 15 January 2023. Everyone attending will [...]

2023-03-03T12:43:23+03:00November 24th, 2022|

Armou Village, the place where you can enjoy spectacular views of Paphos Town

It would be unfair not to write something about Armou Village, the village I grew up and lived there for many years. Armou is a village in Paphos located a few minutes away from Paphos City Centre. You can enjoy the spectacular Paphos town view and horizon sea views from almost every point in the village both day and night. When googling Armou you cannot find enough information apart from properties that are advertised to be sold or to be rented. Apparently is a village which has been modernized over the past few years and a lot of new properties have been built almost everywhere. I was told by my grandparents that the name of the village came from the fact that Aphrordite’s chariot passed from the village (chariot in greek is Αrma – Άρμα). The village is accessible from the Paphos-Limassol highway either by taking the Geroskipou-Konia exit or by reaching the Paphos roundabout and taking the exit to Konia. It’s about 5km away and you can reach the village in 10 minutes. There’s also a bus you can take from Paphos Town. Armou used to have around 460 residents back in 1946 however today there are around 670. Most of the people have left the village and moved to a different town. A large number of the current residents are English people staying there permanently. There’s a primary school that used to work years ago but since there are not enough children it’s not operating for teaching, instead, the children go to Konia primary school or primary schools located in the City Centre. However, the school is used for Theater lessons and also for selling used books now and then. Agia Varvara church is the only church in the Village. The Church gets quite busy during Christmas and Easter when all village emigrants come back for a short break. I would say that the busiest period of the year is Easter. During the Easter period, an air of festivity envelops the village. On Easter Monday, after lunchtime, the village square hosts an Easter celebration by organizing traditional Easter games, theatre, [...]

2023-03-02T16:54:57+03:00November 19th, 2022|

London Calling: Things to do in London

London is definitely one of the most must-visit popular destinations. Most people link London with Big Ben. It’s the UK’s capital city with the Big Ben tower clock, the Parliament Houses,  the London Eye and many others.  Since I was born in London, lived and worked there, I’m going to make some proposals for what to do and see if you are in London. London Transportation London's Underground rail network or "the Tube" as it is known, is normally the quickest and easiest way of travelling around London. If you buy an Oyster card or a day ticket, you can also use this on other transportation e.g. bus. London buses are a quick, convenient and cheap way to travel around London, with plenty of sightseeing opportunities en route. Believe me; you’ll get to see a lot of things that you would have missed using the underground tube. London Attractions to See Coca-Cola London Eye is another popular attraction situated near the Houses of Parliament and the Big Ben.  It’s a must to get a ride on the London eye in order to enjoy panoramic views. I’ve done the ride twice, one during the day and another one during the night. I have to say both times are amazing, each with its own unique way. Admission: from £6.53 Things to see/do around: Houses of Parliament, Big Ben. Nearby Public Transport: Waterloo and Charring Cross, Tube: Westminster BOOK TICKETS The Houses of Parliament is near the London Eye, so after you enjoy a ride on the amazing wheel you can walk around here. The Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster) is right next to the famous bell– Big Ben. This nice complex is located next to the river Thames and is one of the most photographic scenes. Admission: Free Nearby Public Transport: Westminster Tube Station, St James Park Tube Station, Charring Station BOOK TICKETS Trafalgar Square is located right in heart of London, is one of the city's most lively open spaces. Normally I reach this square by [...]

2023-07-13T10:10:41+03:00November 12th, 2022|

Camel Park, Mazotos

An adventurous family day out    If you are looking for something different to do with your family, Camel Park in Mazotos is an ideal option for a day out. Mazotos Camel Park was founded back in 1998 as a camel farm but the love and care of the owners for animals made the place a home for more than 100 animals, including ostriches, goats, deers, ponies, wallabies, lamas, alpacas, lemurs, turtles, fish, a lot of birds and our 60 camels, that each of them has its own name and character. It is the only camel park in Cyprus and the biggest camel park in Europe, achieving the ‘Trip Advisor’ Certificate of Excellence for the past 10 years. Our day started early in the morning. We left Limassol and it took us around 30 minutes to reach the park. We paid and went straight to the Camels area before the place got crowded. My kids were not very keen to ride the Camels so we took a ride with a train and they enjoyed feeding the camels with carobs. We could have walked since the distance to move around the Camels area is small, however, we got the train for the kids who loved it. Both train and camel rides last about 10 minutes and are something that should not be missed! Camels at the Mazotos Camel Park Playground Area But it's not only about the Camels. There's a lot more to do when you finish feeding the Camels and taking the rides! There's a huge kids' area with a lot of activities for children to enjoy including a bouncy castle, swingles, sliders, bumper car, and a mirror room. Adults can sit back whilst kids play around. There's also an indoor gaming area with operating rides (the ones that you have to use coins.) Swimming Pool If you're going there during Summer, make sure to take your swimming suit with you since there's a swimming pool. The pool is included in your entrance ticket. Cafe & [...]

2023-03-03T12:43:43+03:00October 28th, 2022|

The Best Nicosia Playgrounds

Nicosia has a lot of places with playgrounds for kids to play and have fun, both outdoors and indoors whilst parents enjoy their coffee or a meal. Below you will find a list of the most popular Nicosia playground places where parents can leave their kids to have fun whilst they have a drink or a meal. Nicosia has bigger playgrounds compared to other cities with a variety of activities. If you are reading this and you have more playgrounds to recommend please feel free to leave a comment. 1. Play4kidz Play4kidz is located in Strovolos, Nicosia, near the big shopping centers IKEA, Mall of Nicosia and Leroy Merlin. It's not just a simple playground. There are a lot of amazing activities that children can enjoy, starting from bowling, twister, bungee trampoline, digi wall, net world, trampoline, and soft play for the little ones.  The is the ideal place for a family outting. Parents can relax at the cafeteria whilst kids play at the playground. The vision of the creators of play4kidz, is to build a site that offers every child from the ages of two to eleven, all the tools necessary, to create an amazing party or an elaborate event, according to the preferences and needs of each individual. Entrance Fee: Starting from 9 EUR for 1 Day-Pass. Please check their website to see all the types of tickets Location: Lemesou, Strovolos, Cyprus 2. Extreme Park Nicosia’s leading Theme Park! Suitable for children aged 1-13. Parents can sit and enjoy a drink or meal, while their kids play under supervision on the Park’s premises.  The Park is divided into 3 sections - 'Outdoor Fun Factory' covering all age groups from 1-13 (operating during summer months), and 2 levels Indoors;  'Underwater Adventure' where play areas cover ages 1-8 &  ‘Plus 2’  more suitable for ages 5-13. Extreme Games include Aeroball, Climbing Wall, Jumpshot Basketball, Kiddie Slide, Toddler Zone, and many more. For more information and details please visit the Extreme Park website.  [...]

2023-07-18T09:58:18+03:00October 17th, 2022|

Limassol cafes & restaurants with playgrounds

Limassol has a lot of places with playgrounds for kids to play and have fun, both outdoors and indoors whilst parents enjoy their coffee or a meal. Below you will find a list of the most popular Limassol playground places, either Cafes or Dining areas. 1. Agora Playlounge Agora Playlounge is located in Limassol’s bustling center, AGORA, an all-day venue to spend time with family, colleagues, and friends. It has a nice, clean indoor playground area where parents can leave their kids to play whilst they have a coffee or a snack whilst they watch them. Every Sunday, Limassol AGORA presents children's performances, events, and activities, in Greek and Russian. You can also host a birthday party for your kid there. For more details check their website here. Entrance Fee: 8 euros for 2 hours Location: Saripolou, Agora Limassol 2. My Mall Playplanet  This cozy space creates an atmosphere of fun for children. There are a lot of big toys to play e.g. 2 bouncing castles etc. Parents can also sit and watch them or if the kid is small e.g. 1-2 years old, parents are permitted to go inside with them. The basement area of My Mall functions as a play area for preschool-aged children, there's a bowling alley, as well as comfortable lounge areas for parents, plus you will find the ice skating ring for bigger kids. Entrance Fee: 6 Euros Location (Google Maps): MyMall Limassol - Basement, Unit B201 3. Bubble Park Bubble park is maybe one of the biggest playground spaces in Limassol. At Bubblepark you can find a playground with a variety of slides, a cannon with foam balls, a foam ball volcano, trampolines, inflatables with slides, and various other kiddie rides. Motor car lovers have the chance to race each other on a track of race cars and for the bike lovers to enjoy the fantastic formula bumper bikes. Athletic kids can test their agility and fitness at the indoor [...]

2023-06-29T16:51:38+03:00October 4th, 2022|

Unique places to visit on your Greek adventure

Greece is a country with a long and storied history. With so much to see and do, it can be hard to narrow down your options. If you're looking for something a little off the beaten path, check out these 10 unique places to visit in Greece whilst on your Greek adventure. 1. The Temple of Poseidon This temple is located on Cape Sounion, about an hour's drive from Athens. Built in the 5th century BC, it was dedicated to Poseidon, the god of the sea. The temple is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece, thanks to its stunning views of the Aegean Sea. 2. Gortyna This archaeological site is located on the island of Crete and is home to ruins from several different civilizations, including the Minoans, Romans, and Byzantines. The site also contains an interesting museum with exhibits on the history of the area. 3. Kavala This picturesque city is located on the northeast coast of Greece and is known for its stunning beaches and Byzantine castles. Kavala is also home to a number of excellent restaurants, making it the perfect place to enjoy some traditional Greek cuisine. 4. The Mani Peninsula Located in southern Greece, the Mani Peninsula is an ideal place to enjoy some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of busy cities like Athens and Thessaloniki. With its dramatic coastline and traditional villages, the Mani Peninsula is a must-see for anyone visiting Greece. 5. Meteora Meteora is home to a number of stunning monasteries that are built atop towering cliffs. The monasteries are only accessible by climbing a long set of stairs or taking a hike through scenic hiking trails. While visiting Meteora, be sure to take some time to explore the surrounding area as well, as there are plenty of beautiful hiking trails that offer stunning views of the valley below. 6. Nafplio Nafplio is located just a short drive from Athens and is known for its Venetian architecture and medieval castles. This charming city makes [...]

2023-06-29T11:47:12+03:00September 23rd, 2022|

Flight delay or cancellation? Claim up to 600 EUR

Was your flight delayed, canceled, you missed a connection or you were denied from boarding? Don't stress out because there's a way to get compensated. Compensair allows you to claim up to 600 EUR per passenger. Visit their website or check the widget below to check if you are eligible for compensation, totally free. According to their website, the average compensation amount that their clients received was 450 EUR. That's not bad at all, is it? So if you have been in this situation, submit your application and claim what you are allowed.  Claim up to 600 EUR How can Compensair help me? Detailed analysis of all the circumstances of the case with the use of our software Drafting all the necessary documents and sending them to the parties Negotiations with the airline If necessary (Compensair will involve their partners and take all the costs and risks): Preparation for court Court procedure You are always aware of your application status via your personal profile and our notifications. What will it cost to get the compensation? Compensair provides you with all the necessary services for free. They charge only a success fee only after receiving compensation. What do I need to provide to apply for compensation? Signed consent Information about the flight and booking or ticket number Claim up to 600 EUR About Compensair  CompensAir is UK based company that started operating in 2016 to help air travelers know their rights when it comes to claiming any airline compensation due to a delayed or cancelled flight. They have had clients claim money from over 40 countries from hundreds of different airlines. Excellent and speedy service is the focus of this company. They offer their clients due money from airlines in almost record time. CompensAir is ready to assist you in the process of receiving compensation from the airline as soon as you’re back from the airport. While every flight compensation company is different, CompensAir takes the best features of the industry’s leading companies and makes them each their own. Be Prepared Always be [...]

2023-06-29T11:42:41+03:00September 5th, 2022|
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