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Top 10 Cyprus Winter Cozy Places to Stay

This winter, relax at a hotel or Agrotourism getaway in a village in Cyprus. When it’s snowing outside or it's very cold, the warmth of fireplaces and staying inside whilst in the mountains, provides an enjoyable experience. From Lofou, Vouni, Arsos, Kalopanayiotis to Lefkara, KAlavasos to Vavla, there is a number nice and cozy places to stay and enjoy with your partner, family or friends. Find out the Top 10 Cyprus Winter Cozy Places to stay this winter, based on Booking.com ratings above 9/10. Stay at the best hotels, enjoy the village traditional cypriot style, and enjoy the Cypriot hospitality. Casale Panayiotis - Kalopanayiotis Nestled in the Marathasa Valley, on the slopes of Troodos Mountains, Casale Panayiotis is a complex of traditional houses that combine modern luxuries with traditional style. It features a spa center and elegant rooms overlooking the courtyard or the mountains. You can read my full review based on my stay at Casale Panayiotis: A luxury resort located in the mountains and I totally guarantee you that this is the top from Cyprus Winter Cozy Places recommendations. SHOW PRICES Oinou Strata - Vouni [Adults Only] Located in Vouni, 8.1 miles from Platres, Oinou Strata - Adults Only provides a bar and free WiFi. Each unit comes with a sofa, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchenette with a dining area, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. A fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. SHOW PRICES Oinoessa Traditional Boutique Guest Houses - Lofou Located in the centre of Lofou Village, Oinoessa Traditional Boutique Guest Houses offers stone-built studios and apartments with wooden furnishing and classical decoration. It features a garden and sun terrace, and free Wi-Fi in all areas. Opening to a balcony or patio, all rooms at Oinoessa come with beamed ceilings and wrought-iron beds. They have a flat-screen TV and air-conditioning. They also include a kitchen with a stove [...]

2023-03-03T12:38:28+03:00January 25th, 2023|

Cyprus Winter Activities

Do you know that Cyprus is a great destination for winter? There are a number of Cyprus Winter Activities locals and tourists can do, from skiing on the Troodos Mountains to hiking on scenic trails, to tasting wine at a winery, Cyprus offers a wide range of experiences that are perfect for the cold season. Not only will you get to enjoy the mild weather and breathtaking views, but you'll also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the island's rich history and culture. In this post, we'll take a closer look at some of the best winter activities in Cyprus and give you some tips on how to make the most of your winter getaway. 1. Skiing and Snowboarding Skiing in Cyprus may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about winter Cyprus activities, but Cyprus has a few ski resorts in the Troodos Mountains that offer ski and snowboarding opportunities during winter months. Troodos Mountains is the island's highest range, which has several ski resorts with slopes for both beginners and advanced skiers. The most popular ski resort in Cyprus is the Troodos Ski Resort, which is located in the central part of the island. It offers a range of slopes for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels, with the longest run being around 1.5 km. The resort also offers ski and snowboard rental, ski school, and other facilities such as a ski lodge and a restaurant. The other ski resorts in Cyprus, such as the Olympus Ski Center and the Karvounas Ski Center, are smaller and offer fewer slopes, but they still provide an opportunity for skiing and snowboarding. The ski season in Cyprus typically runs from December to April, depending on the snowfall. The Troodos Mountains receive an average of about 2 meters of snowfall per season, which allows for a good ski experience. It's important to keep in mind that the ski resorts in Cyprus are relatively small compared to those in more well-known skiing destinations, and the snow conditions may not always be [...]

2023-03-03T12:39:31+03:00January 14th, 2023|

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|

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.  [...]

2023-03-03T12:45:49+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 [...]

2023-03-03T12:46:58+03:00October 4th, 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.

2022-09-05T14:44:53+03:00September 5th, 2022|

Revolut Travel Card Abroad

To give yourself the best possible rate at the time you are travelling abroad, you may want to get a card that is designed for overseas use. This will help you cut the additional costs of fees and currency exchange which are applied when you use your normal debit or credit cards abroad. The best solution is to get a FREE Revolut Card, a secure, mobile-based current account that allows you to hold, exchange and transfer without fees in 24 different currencies. Launched in 2015, Revolut has more than 4 million customers who, according to Revolut, have completed more than 250 million transactions with a total value of over £25 billion. By opening a standard free account with Revolut, you are able to get a UK current account, a Euro IBAN account, and a blueish or pinkish bank card (or it might be branded some a company that has collaborated with Revolut). With your Revolut Travel Card, you will get to do the usual things you can do with a current account like send money to friends, set up direct debits, and withdraw money from an ATM, you can use an impressive range of other features, including free international money transfers, fee-free global spending, and access to cryptocurrency exchange, stock and crypto trading. Revolut is aiming to break down the borders of banking. If you are traveling, use your Revolut Travel Card to: spend abroad with a great exchange rate. have affordable worldwide travel insurance overseas emergency medical assistance, and expenses of up to £15m. GET YOUR REVOLUT CARD NOW One of Revolut’s appealing features is that it lets you spend fee-free at the interbank rate in 150 currencies. When you’re spending abroad, you typically get charged with transaction fees or hidden costs that you tend to discover later on your bank statement. That’s because your bank will either charge you extra fees to use your card abroad, or they change money at a less competitive rate or both. Revolut doesn’t do that, which is why it’s popular with those who have a global lifestyle. Using it [...]

2023-01-03T15:52:32+03:00August 12th, 2022|

10 Best Ayia Napa Hotels

Cyprus is an all-rounder of a Mediterranean island, which makes it a top choice for planning and enjoying a family holiday.  Ayia Napa is one of the most popular areas for your summer holidays. I have prepared a list of the best 10 hotels for you to check and have an enjoyable time in Ayia Napa Find out the 10 Best Ayia Napa Hotels according to Booking.com, with ratings above 8/10. Stay at the best hotels and enjoy the Cyprus summer weather. Note: All content below belongs to Booking.com  Amarande (Adults Only) This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. This 5-star resort hotel is just 300 m from Ayia Napa Beach and 1 km from Ayia Napa’s centre. All rooms have spacious infinity glass balconies, while most come with sea views. All rooms at Amarande - Adults Only include a flat-screen satellite TV, room automation panel system, USB charging points and bathrooms with double sink vanity sets. Free WiFi is available throughout. Amarande - Adults Only has a large outdoor pool and terrace area surrounded by sun loungers. Guests of Prestige Swim-up Suites are also offered a private deck with sun loungers and an exclusive swimming pool. There’s also a gym with modern facilities and a hot tub, sauna, an indoor pool and a steam bath. Guests can also play tennis on floodlit hard-surface tennis courts. Amarande - Adults Only has 2 restaurants. The main buffet restaurant offers live cooking stations, a healthy section and local delicacies corner each night. Guests can also eat at the a la carte restaurant which offers spectacular Mediterranean cuisine. There’s also lobby bar and poolside bar serving drinks and light snacks. SHOW PRICES Olympic Lagoon Resort Ayia Napa This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Just 150 m from the golden sandy Landa Golden Beach in Agia Napa, the 5-star Olympic Lagoon Resort features 5 swimming pools surrounded by landscape gardens, a spa centre including sauna, indoor pool and hamam, 8 restaurants and a kid's club. Other facilities include a fitness centre, [...]

2023-03-03T12:48:46+03:00August 4th, 2022|
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