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Golden Donkeys Farm, Skarinou
Golden Donkeys Farm, Skarinou

Golden Donkeys Farm, Skarinou

If you are looking for something different to do with your family, Golden Donkeys Farm is an ideal option for a day out. This is the biggest donkey farm in Cyprus. There are around 170 donkeys at the Farm, and each of them has its own name and character. The majority of the donkeys are females, in order to produce milk. Our day started early in the morning. We left Limassol and it took us around 20 minutes to reach the farm. We bought our tickets, including lunch, and went to walk around the farm. Adorable Donkeys The main part of the farm is where all the donkeys are. You can see the donkeys, feed them with carobs (you can buy them at the entrance), and even enjoy a donkey ride. To be honest, I would recommend donkey riding only for kids. We got 1 ticket for both kids at 8 EUR. The donkey ride lasted 15 minutes and both kids loved it. There's more to see and do Apart from donkeys, you will find some goats, rabbits, hens, and ducks so if you have children they will love it. There's an area for baby Donkeys but there were no baby donkeys when we visited. Moreover, at the Golden Donkeys Farm, you will find a lot of other interesting things such as museums, where you get to learn about the history of Cyprus, an ancient 1500 years old olive tree, a small botanical garden, an amphitheater (where events are hosted), the small church of Virgin Mary of Memila, a cozy restaurant, and a souvenir shop. 2 hours are ideal to spend at the farm when you have kids. They will need their time to explore around, see the animals, feed the donkeys, take a donkey ride and play at the playground area. PS: Donkey milk seems to be very healthy and you can buy a bottle on your way out. Read more about Donkey Milk on the Golden Donkeys Farm website. [...]

Dora Christofi2023-03-03T12:42:27+03:00January 8th, 2023|

Cyprus Animal Farm Parks
Cyprus Animal Farm Parks

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 [...]

Dora Christofi2023-03-03T12:42:43+03:00January 7th, 2023|

Cyprus wineries worth visiting
Cyprus wineries worth visiting

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 [...]

Dora Christofi2023-03-03T12:43:00+03:00December 25th, 2022|

Cyprus Christmas Events 2022
Cyprus Christmas Events 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 [...]

Dora Christofi2023-03-03T12:43:23+03:00November 24th, 2022|

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

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, [...]

Dora Christofi2023-03-02T16:54:57+03:00November 19th, 2022|

Camel Park, Mazotos
Camel Park, Mazotos

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 & [...]

Dora Christofi2023-03-03T12:43:43+03:00October 28th, 2022|

The Best Nicosia Playgrounds
The Best Nicosia Playgrounds

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. [...]

Dora Christofi2023-03-03T12:45:49+03:00October 17th, 2022|

Limassol cafes & restaurants with playgrounds
Limassol cafes & restaurants with playgrounds

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 [...]

Dora Christofi2023-03-03T12:46:58+03:00October 4th, 2022|

Limassol Wine Festival 2022
Limassol Wine Festival 2022

Limassol Wine Festival 2022

The Limassol Wine Festival is a 10-day annual cultural and vibrant event that takes place every year, since 1961 around September. The Limassol Wine Festival, one of the most popular events in Cyprus, takes place in the Limassol Municipal Gardens, which are located on the east side of the town near the sea. This year, the 61st Limassol Wine Festival event is taking place during the 17th - 25th of September. There are pavilions on both sides of the main entrance belonging to the Limassol wineries including ETKO, KEO, LOEL, SODAP, and LAONA, where the visitors can taste, free of charge, all kinds of wines. When you purchase your entrance ticket, you are also given a 20% discount voucher which you can redeem at these wineries (applies to 1 bottle, excluding Commandaria). During the event, you will enjoy a celebration of food and wine. There's a variety of kiosks that cook Cypriot food e.g. mostly souvlakia. You'll get to listen to Cypriot music and watch Cypriot and Greek dancing. If you happen to be in Cyprus during this period, a visit to Limassol would not be complete without attending one of the biggest and most significant cultural events on the island. View the full program to see what kind of activities and events have been planned and plan accordingly your visit. VIEW FULL PROGRAM Limassol Wine Festival Tickets Adults: over 18 years old: 5 Euro 20% off all bottled wines (applies to 1 bottle, excluding Commandaria) from ETKO, LOEL, KEO or SODAP wineries. Children/ Teenagers from 6 – 18 years old: 3 Euro Plastic wine bottle: 1.50 Euro Wine glass: 1.50 Euro Wine glass with stem: 2.50 Euro For more information visit the official Limassol Municipality website. Venue Address Lemesos Municipal Gardens 28th October Avenue Lemesos, Cyprus Operating Times Weekdays 19:00 - 23:00 Saturday & Sunday 19:00 - 23:30 Get a glimpse into the event by watching the following video.

Dora Christofi2023-03-03T12:48:02+03:00September 9th, 2022|

Exploring Troodos Mountains, Cyprus
Exploring Troodos Mountains, Cyprus

Exploring Troodos Mountains, Cyprus

Troodos is the largest mountain range in Cyprus, located in the center of the island. Its highest peak is Mount Olympus, also known as Chionistra, at 1,952 meters. Troodos is well known for its beautiful resorts, traditional Cypriot villages, scented forests, and for its cultural heritage such as historical monasteries and churches. So you've decided to explore the Troodos area and you are looking for some recommendations? Are you just visiting for the day or you are planning to stay somewhere? I would totally recommend you to spend a weekend in the Troodos area, by booking a hotel, an apartment, or even better a traditional holiday house. By staying around you will have more time to enjoy the surroundings, villages, scenery and the amazing food you can try at many local restaurants and taverns. Below I've listed some great things you should do and places to visit along with recommended places to enjoy a nice meal during your visit in the area. THINGS TO DO IN TROODOS AREA 1. Try some traditional Cypriot Sweets Considering that you are starting your journey from Limassol, Troodos Junction, on your way up to Troodos mountains, make your first stop at Katerinas Cyprus Sweets shop. An authenticate Sweet Shop. It's located on the main road and you'll see it on your left side. You will be amazed of what you'll find here. Anything you can imagine, they've made it a sweet. Fruits and vegetables made into jams and sweets. There's free tasting so make sure to taste some of the most 'strange sweets' you mostly have never tried before. 2. Stop and enjoy Millomeri Waterfalls Another recommended stop is Millomeri Waterfalls. Millomeri is among the highest waterfalls in Cyprus. You'll need to get off the main road park your car and walk a few meters till you reach the waterfalls. 3. Visit Kakopetria Village Kakopetria is a beautiful scenery village. It is surrounded by thick forestland and is built on the banks of two rivers, Kargotis and Garillis. When visiting the area you [...]

Dora Christofi2022-10-18T16:13:35+03:00September 1st, 2022|