Yes, Simply red are playing in Cyprus in Pafiakos Stadium on the 7th June 2008. Tickets are on sale from the 3rd December 2007 and tickets range from 99.10euros to 129euros. Doors are set to open at 19.00hours.
If you are on holiday in Cyprus in June its a great chance for a night out, we saw Brian Adams open air concert in 2007 and it was amazing!!! Other concerts in 2007 where 50cent which was also a great night for everyone! In 2008 apart from Simply red there is also Pink Floyd set to play in May... http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/pink-floyd-set-to-play-in-cyprus-2008.html
See the Simply red website / homepage for more information on how to purchase tickets for the simply red concert in Cyprus in 2008...
http://www.simplyred.com/tour/index.php?year=2008&id=863
For accommodation for the concert, try www.spotonvillarentals.com for rentals for holiday apartment and villas all over Cyprus, including Paphos, Protaras, Ayia Napa, Larnaca and Limasol. For transportation to and from the concert try www.emantravel.com
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
PINK FLOYD SET TO PLAY IN CYPRUS 2008 MAY 9TH
Pink Floyd has rumours flying all over the island of Cyprus at the moment, that they will be playing a concert in the Nicosia Buffer Zone close to the green line devide. Negotiations for the band to perform the concert is looking likely for the 9th of May 2008 in Nicosi. Tickets are not yet on sale but when they are i will let you know where to get them.
Last year Brian Adams and 50cent were playing in Cyprus, this year Simply red are playing in June 2008.
If you are looking for accomodation in Cyprus, check out www.spotonvillarentals.com for villas and apartments and then get taxis / mini bus at great rates through www.emantravel.com. This is what we did for the concerts in 2007, arranged for all the girls to go to the concert together, such a great night that none of us had the energy to keep our eyes open on the way home!!!
Last year Brian Adams and 50cent were playing in Cyprus, this year Simply red are playing in June 2008.
If you are looking for accomodation in Cyprus, check out www.spotonvillarentals.com for villas and apartments and then get taxis / mini bus at great rates through www.emantravel.com. This is what we did for the concerts in 2007, arranged for all the girls to go to the concert together, such a great night that none of us had the energy to keep our eyes open on the way home!!!
History of Paralimni Cyprus
Paralimni is the heart of Protaras, Kapparis, Pernera, Ayia Triada, Cape Greco and Ayia Napa. It is also the main town for the areas of Dherinia, Freneros, Sotera and Vrysoulles.
The reason Paralimni is the the "heart" is because it is the main town / village for the east coast of Cyprus. Having a variety of shops for both clothes, Jewelry, food, shoes and also amenities such as hospitals, schools, supermarkets and large retail stores.
In Paralimni there are two main areas, the "Square" and the "Shop street" as i like to call it, its road name is 1st April Street and the square is known as the square.
The "shop" street, has shops on both sides of the roads, plenty of pet shops, solicitors, banks, electrical shops and furniture stores. You will also find two supermarkets Carefour and Kokkinos along with numerous bakeries and "peripteros" or Kiosks as we know them.
The square is more of the history that keeps the town together, St Georges Church in the Centre, the narrow streets, pleasant coffee shops that are modern and characterised, the parks for children, and the town hall / amphitheatre for entertainment of local traditions. the website is http://www.paralimni.org.cy/
To get to the square or out of the square, buses run frequently all year round, or car hire / taxis are advised. You can walk from areas such as Kapparis which are close by.
To tell you a bit about the history of Paralimni, the name means "by the lake" as originally the land where Paralimni was built would fill with water in the winter time and become a lake. Originally Paralimni was built on a hill between where it is now and Dherinia area now it has its place where it is today from the 15th Century.
Paralimni was declared a municipality only in 1986, the new mayor is Andreas Evaggelou which lasts until 2011.
The football stadium in Paralimni is also of great importance, if you are ever in Cyprus, visit a local match, the tickets are not expensive and the atmosphere is well worth it. Paralimni are a first division team in Cyprus.
some of my other links for Paralimni are:
http://cyprusbeaches.blogspot.com/2008/01/protaras-beaches.html
http://cyprusbeaches.blogspot.com/2008/01/cyprus-blue-flag-beaches.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/about-kapparis-in-cyprus.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/long-term-renting-in-cyprus.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/history-of-protaras-cyprus.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/history-about-ayia-napa.html
http://www.spotonvillarentals.com
http://www.paralimni.org.cy
The reason Paralimni is the the "heart" is because it is the main town / village for the east coast of Cyprus. Having a variety of shops for both clothes, Jewelry, food, shoes and also amenities such as hospitals, schools, supermarkets and large retail stores.
In Paralimni there are two main areas, the "Square" and the "Shop street" as i like to call it, its road name is 1st April Street and the square is known as the square.
The "shop" street, has shops on both sides of the roads, plenty of pet shops, solicitors, banks, electrical shops and furniture stores. You will also find two supermarkets Carefour and Kokkinos along with numerous bakeries and "peripteros" or Kiosks as we know them.
The square is more of the history that keeps the town together, St Georges Church in the Centre, the narrow streets, pleasant coffee shops that are modern and characterised, the parks for children, and the town hall / amphitheatre for entertainment of local traditions. the website is http://www.paralimni.org.cy/
To get to the square or out of the square, buses run frequently all year round, or car hire / taxis are advised. You can walk from areas such as Kapparis which are close by.
To tell you a bit about the history of Paralimni, the name means "by the lake" as originally the land where Paralimni was built would fill with water in the winter time and become a lake. Originally Paralimni was built on a hill between where it is now and Dherinia area now it has its place where it is today from the 15th Century.
Paralimni was declared a municipality only in 1986, the new mayor is Andreas Evaggelou which lasts until 2011.
The football stadium in Paralimni is also of great importance, if you are ever in Cyprus, visit a local match, the tickets are not expensive and the atmosphere is well worth it. Paralimni are a first division team in Cyprus.
some of my other links for Paralimni are:
http://cyprusbeaches.blogspot.com/2008/01/protaras-beaches.html
http://cyprusbeaches.blogspot.com/2008/01/cyprus-blue-flag-beaches.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/about-kapparis-in-cyprus.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/long-term-renting-in-cyprus.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/history-of-protaras-cyprus.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/history-about-ayia-napa.html
http://www.spotonvillarentals.com
http://www.paralimni.org.cy
About Kapparis in Cyprus
Kapparis is situated between Protaras and Paralimni area in the east coast of Cyprus.
It is well known for apartment rentals in Cyprus, private accommodation for either long or short term rentals. The area is becoming more and more popular for families, with blue flag award beaches close by, an all year round resort consisting of plenty of amenities day and night and also ideal for main shopping areas for bulk food and clothes shopping.
In Kapparis itself stands a variety of restaurants to choose from, fish and chips, Karras and Faliros for local traditional Cyprus Foods,Just Italian for Italian cuisine and many others.
There is a new bakery opening in the street for lots of traditional sweet foods and a tea room to enjoy the summer lunch times, also a rumour that a new piano wine bar will open too... Adding to the plenty of bars offering a variety of entertainment!!!
Kapparis is only a few minutes to Orphanidies supermarket, for all your bulk shopping needs. And you can walk in to the main town of Paralimni from Kapparis which offers plenty of shops, local taverns, coffee shops and history all built around the church in the middle of the square.
Close to the Kapparis area is the local aquarium and water park of Pernera, ideal for children's / family entertainment. Also there is the new marina with coffee shop and lovely sandy beach called the Golden Coast beach in Pernera.
In Kapparis there are two main beaches of attraction, one is "Firemans Beach" and the other is "Ayia Triada" beach. Ayia Triada is a small beach overlooked by Ayia Triada church, there is a small marina and also water sports here as well. Firemans beach is a lovely sandy cove, walking distance from Kapparis main street.
Have a look at some of my links which may help with more information on what to do around Kapparis.
http://cyprusbeaches.blogspot.com/2008/01/cyprus-blue-flag-beaches.html
Protaras beaches
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/long-term-renting-in-cyprus.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/sweet-cyprus-traditional-foods.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/traditional-cyprus-foods.html
http://www.spotonvillarentals.com/apartment-rentals-cyprus.php
It is well known for apartment rentals in Cyprus, private accommodation for either long or short term rentals. The area is becoming more and more popular for families, with blue flag award beaches close by, an all year round resort consisting of plenty of amenities day and night and also ideal for main shopping areas for bulk food and clothes shopping.
In Kapparis itself stands a variety of restaurants to choose from, fish and chips, Karras and Faliros for local traditional Cyprus Foods,Just Italian for Italian cuisine and many others.
There is a new bakery opening in the street for lots of traditional sweet foods and a tea room to enjoy the summer lunch times, also a rumour that a new piano wine bar will open too... Adding to the plenty of bars offering a variety of entertainment!!!
Kapparis is only a few minutes to Orphanidies supermarket, for all your bulk shopping needs. And you can walk in to the main town of Paralimni from Kapparis which offers plenty of shops, local taverns, coffee shops and history all built around the church in the middle of the square.
Close to the Kapparis area is the local aquarium and water park of Pernera, ideal for children's / family entertainment. Also there is the new marina with coffee shop and lovely sandy beach called the Golden Coast beach in Pernera.
In Kapparis there are two main beaches of attraction, one is "Firemans Beach" and the other is "Ayia Triada" beach. Ayia Triada is a small beach overlooked by Ayia Triada church, there is a small marina and also water sports here as well. Firemans beach is a lovely sandy cove, walking distance from Kapparis main street.
Have a look at some of my links which may help with more information on what to do around Kapparis.
http://cyprusbeaches.blogspot.com/2008/01/cyprus-blue-flag-beaches.html
Protaras beaches
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/long-term-renting-in-cyprus.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/sweet-cyprus-traditional-foods.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/traditional-cyprus-foods.html
http://www.spotonvillarentals.com/apartment-rentals-cyprus.php
Monday, January 21, 2008
Aphrodities Rock (Petra tou Romiou)
Aphrodites rock.
Also known as Petra tou Romiou ‘the rock of the greek’ is situated close to Limasol, in between Limasol and Larnaca. It is one of the most picturesque beaches with deep waters and crystal views. Lots of grottoes are in this area as well if you look closely...
People come from all over cyprus to see Aphrodities Rock, Protaras and Ayia Napa area to Limasol, Larnaca and Paphos. Remeber to get from one end of the island to the other it is only about 3hours by car...
A bit of history on Aphrodite, she is the Greek Godess of love and beauty. Legend has it that this rock is the birthplace of here, she is born from the foam of the sea around this rock. that this is the birthplace of Aphrodite. In the past, many people came here to join in the fertillity rituals both here and the nearby temple.
Always a great tourist attraction, the landscape surroudning the rock has a harmony of its own, a landscape that is untouched and the sunsets over here, are set to be one of the most beautiful on the island...
These links may be of interest to you:
Turtles nesting in Cyprus
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/nesting-place-of-turtles-in-cyprus-at.html
Festivals
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/ayia-napa-festival.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/cyprus-carnival-weeks.html
Concerts in Cyprus 2008
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/pink-floyd-set-to-play-in-cyprus-2008.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/simply-red-playing-in-cyprus-june-2008.html
Car hire and rentals
www.spotonvillarentals.com for long and short term rentals in cyprus, car hire, flights and information
Also known as Petra tou Romiou ‘the rock of the greek’ is situated close to Limasol, in between Limasol and Larnaca. It is one of the most picturesque beaches with deep waters and crystal views. Lots of grottoes are in this area as well if you look closely...
People come from all over cyprus to see Aphrodities Rock, Protaras and Ayia Napa area to Limasol, Larnaca and Paphos. Remeber to get from one end of the island to the other it is only about 3hours by car...
A bit of history on Aphrodite, she is the Greek Godess of love and beauty. Legend has it that this rock is the birthplace of here, she is born from the foam of the sea around this rock. that this is the birthplace of Aphrodite. In the past, many people came here to join in the fertillity rituals both here and the nearby temple.
Always a great tourist attraction, the landscape surroudning the rock has a harmony of its own, a landscape that is untouched and the sunsets over here, are set to be one of the most beautiful on the island...
These links may be of interest to you:
Turtles nesting in Cyprus
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/nesting-place-of-turtles-in-cyprus-at.html
Festivals
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/ayia-napa-festival.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/cyprus-carnival-weeks.html
Concerts in Cyprus 2008
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/pink-floyd-set-to-play-in-cyprus-2008.html
http://aboutprotaras.blogspot.com/2008/01/simply-red-playing-in-cyprus-june-2008.html
Car hire and rentals
www.spotonvillarentals.com for long and short term rentals in cyprus, car hire, flights and information
The nesting place of turtles in Cyprus at Lara Beach
Lara Beach is at the Akamas peninsula. People come from all over Cyprus both residents and holiday makers from Protaras and Ayia Napa, Paphos and Limasol to visit the beach. It can only be reached by 4x4 and you can mainly only visit any months of the year apart from August and September. Carehire. We found avilla rental in Ayia Napa and the unspoilt beauty was amazing.
The Akamas area is the last large unspoilt coastal area in Cyprus and plays a huge importance. The beach is the home of the turtles, Ammoudi beach which is shaped like a horse shoe, since 1978 there is a hatchery here. The beaches are isolated and protected, thus turtles come to lay their eggs between august and September. The Loggerhead Turtle and the rarer Green Turtle nest here. The Green Turtle relies deeply on the Akamas beaches for its survival. In the nesting months, eggs laid in other places are also brought to the bay for protection.
If you liked this post, then there are lots of other posts similar to this one, Blue flag beaches for information on all the beaches in Cyprus, there is also information on Ayia Napa beaches and Protaras beaches
There are many other things to do and see in Cyprus, you should have a look at Ayia Napa Festival and the Cyprus carnival as they are really nice events that happen in Cyprus. Great entertainment if you are visiting Cyprus for holidays.
The Akamas area is the last large unspoilt coastal area in Cyprus and plays a huge importance. The beach is the home of the turtles, Ammoudi beach which is shaped like a horse shoe, since 1978 there is a hatchery here. The beaches are isolated and protected, thus turtles come to lay their eggs between august and September. The Loggerhead Turtle and the rarer Green Turtle nest here. The Green Turtle relies deeply on the Akamas beaches for its survival. In the nesting months, eggs laid in other places are also brought to the bay for protection.
If you liked this post, then there are lots of other posts similar to this one, Blue flag beaches for information on all the beaches in Cyprus, there is also information on Ayia Napa beaches and Protaras beaches
There are many other things to do and see in Cyprus, you should have a look at Ayia Napa Festival and the Cyprus carnival as they are really nice events that happen in Cyprus. Great entertainment if you are visiting Cyprus for holidays.
Lofou village in Cyprus
People from All over Cyprus travel to Lofou, in the summer people escape the heat and in winter people enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and the log fires. A traditional village which will make you feel like you have stepped out of the present Cyprus and back in to the past.
‘Lofou’ village is northwest of Limasol, it’s a village made of stone houses 800meters above sea level surrounded by natural beauty. The cobbled streets, the traditional restaurants with log fires and amazing cuisine will take your breath away.
I first visited Lofou about a year ago and it was out of this world, I hired a car and we drove from the east of Cyprus all the way there. The immediate feeling was of isolation, looking around I never knew somewhere so calming existed. Wandering through the cobbled pathways we came to a court yard with wooden doors, inside four individual stone buildings, with wooden doors, not like the ones in the world today with a key and security locks, but one with a bolt. Entering the room was again all stone with wooden beams on the ceiling. Behind the bed was candles built in to the walls, its was relaxing and calming and romantic all in one moment. We had been renting a villa in Protaras Cyprus through Spot on villa rentals Cyprus and both were ideal in their own ways, completely different but both very memorable.
There is a small restaurant with a log fire and amazing food, again everything is built from stone. The ideal place for a weekend away from reality. Lofou is close to Troodos and Limasol and people from all over the island visit at some point, from Paralimni and Protaras to Pahos and Polis. The website is http://www.lofou-agrovino.com/ and it comes highly recommended for a weekend away.
‘Lofou’ village is northwest of Limasol, it’s a village made of stone houses 800meters above sea level surrounded by natural beauty. The cobbled streets, the traditional restaurants with log fires and amazing cuisine will take your breath away.
I first visited Lofou about a year ago and it was out of this world, I hired a car and we drove from the east of Cyprus all the way there. The immediate feeling was of isolation, looking around I never knew somewhere so calming existed. Wandering through the cobbled pathways we came to a court yard with wooden doors, inside four individual stone buildings, with wooden doors, not like the ones in the world today with a key and security locks, but one with a bolt. Entering the room was again all stone with wooden beams on the ceiling. Behind the bed was candles built in to the walls, its was relaxing and calming and romantic all in one moment. We had been renting a villa in Protaras Cyprus through Spot on villa rentals Cyprus and both were ideal in their own ways, completely different but both very memorable.
There is a small restaurant with a log fire and amazing food, again everything is built from stone. The ideal place for a weekend away from reality. Lofou is close to Troodos and Limasol and people from all over the island visit at some point, from Paralimni and Protaras to Pahos and Polis. The website is http://www.lofou-agrovino.com/ and it comes highly recommended for a weekend away.
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