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Source: Cyprus Covid cases are low – there’s no better place for a late break

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Source: Improved visitor experience at Paphos archaeological park – Cyprus Mail

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If there’s one thing I love doing on holiday, it’s sampling the local food and wine. So you can imagine my delight when, on my first day in Cyprus, I realised my holiday was pretty much ­centred around eating and drinking; long mezze-style wine-sloshed lunches and ­dinners are par for the course.

Source: Travel: Swept away by Mediterranean heaven on Cyprus, the real love island – Sunday Post

The Department of Antiquities and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation announce their participation in the “World Heritage Journeys”, developed by UNESCO in collaboration with National Geographic,

Source: Pafos site in ‘World Heritage Journeys’ sustainable travel web platform | TornosNews.gr

 

The beautiful island of Cyprus is famously the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Goddess of love. Michael Booker falls under its spell.

According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite, the Goddess of love, rose naked from the sea at Paphos and floated to shore on a scallop shell.

Try that sort of arrival these days and you’ll probably get arrested. Still, when your father is Zeus, King of the Gods, certain rules can be waived.

The amazing myths and legends surrounding this pretty harbour town, on Cyprus’s west coast, have always proved to be a magnet for tourists looking for that little extra from their summer holidays. And this year has seen its historical attractions take centre stage, with the town awarded the impressive accolade of European Capital of Culture.

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From art installations to music and dance, Paphos has become a holiday hotspot. We discover the European City of Culture 2017