Weather is gorgeous in Cyprus at the moment. BBQs in full swing, flowers in bloom and sun of course is shining brightly!
Here are some updated photos of Bella Vista taken last week – 7th May 2014
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Where has the UK summer gone?
Don’t worry there’s still Cyprus. This is one of my favourite times of the year for holidaying in Paphos.
All the flowers are in bloom, the sea is blue and with only the odd wispy cloud in the sky – a sun lover’s paradise.
The sun does get very hot in the middle of the day in July and August so make like the locals and take an afternoon siesta. Maybe have lunch on the terrace or eat inside in brand new air conditioning still with stunning views through the window. Finally cool off with a power shower before heading off to the beach.
Visiting the award winning beaches and taking a dip in the sea is the perfect way to cool off during the day but there’s more to do than just swimming. The West Coast of Cyprus has one of the largest selections of water sports and activity centres. There’s snorkelling, scuba diving, sailing, jet skiing, wind surfing, wake boarding, banana boats and even pedalos to hire at Coral Bay.
For those who prefer sporting activities on dry ground there are championship golf courses, holistic spa treatment centres, hiking, mountain biking, sky diving, quad biking, 4×4 off roading in the Akamas peninsula or up in the Troodos mountains. There are also local rugby and football clubs with frequent international games.
Once you’ve worked up an appetite then what better place for a Cypriot style BBQ than in a flower filled patio with stunning sea views. If you want someone else to do the cooking then there are lots of delicious restaurants, cafes, take aways and bars in Paphos, Coral Bay and the nearby village of Chlorakas. Some bars and restaurants have amazing sea views and others are in the hustle bustle of the town centre – there’s something for everyone.
Late night bars, live music venues and nightclubs are located in both Paphos and Coral Bay equidistance from Bella Vista. Nightclubs in Paphos tend to open until 5am so often the sun rises before you do.
If you do make it home before the dawn chorus then after a night out dancing what better way to relax than to sit on the edge of the moonlit pool and dangle weary feet into the cool water.
Sunshine all the way so a water flight is the perfect way to cool off!
Currently temperatures in Cyprus are an average of 28 degrees and rising everyday from now until September. If you’re looking for a fun way to cool off then make sure you’re around on 12th June as Cypriots celebrate, Kataklysmos, the Festival of the Flood, which coincides with (Greek) Pentecost and is marked by festivities at all seaside towns. The most popular custom involves a huge water fight! So simply throwing water at other people this symbolises the purification of the body and soul.
The festival begins with an ecclesiastical ceremony where the priest hurls a cross into the sea (something there for those atheists too) and the diver who brings the cross back up receives a blessing and a sovereign, which marks the start of the rest of the festivities.
Events take place in Paphos and are amongst the most popular. Usually there are folk dances, boat and swimming races, wrestling, canoe-races and traditional songs such as tchattista, composed of improvised verses that are sung by competing parties. The Cypriot version of ‘whose line is it anyway”
Don’t miss an awesome water fight and unique celebration the way only Cypriots can party!
If you don’t fancy taking part in the water fight there are plenty of other ways you can cool off – here are just five.
1. Take a refreshing dip in the brand new swimming pool at Bella Vista
2. Go diving in one of the world’s top ten dive sites just off the Paphos coast or snorkel in the world famous Coral Bay
3. Hire a sail boat or a jet ski and take off around the islands unspoilt coastline – such as the UNESCO protected Akamas peninsula and swim in the blue lagoon.
4. Enjoy a leisure cruise between Paphos and Coral Bay so you can watch the sun set while catching the off shore breeze
5. Hike in the cooling pine forests in the Troodos mountain range only 45 minute drive from Bella Vista
There is currently availability for a few weeks in July and August please contact me at bellavista2010@hotmail.co.uk for more information or to make a reservation.
It’s festival time – let’s party on the island of sunshine!
It’s nearly that time of the year again. Dust off your dancing shoes, collect the party dress from the dry cleaners and get your flight to Paphos booked quickly…
The annual Cypriot Carnival in Limassol begins on 21st February and the celebrations continue for a two week period extending out along the west coast as far as Paphos.
The carnival in Cyprus means a near two-week period of celebrations with a focus on food, before the 50 days of Easter. Limassol hosts the most popular celebration, while Larnaka and Paphos offer impressive parades and fancy dress balls.
The first week is called Meat Week (Kreatini) and is the last week to eat as much meat as you can before Lent begins. The second week is known as the cheese week (Tyrini).
Accompanying all the eating are the entrance of King Carnival, the Children’s Carnival Parade, the Serenaders’ Parade and the Grand Carnival Parade of chariots and groups.
Limassol carnival dates are from 21st February – 6th March 2011 for more information click here http://www.limassolmunicipal.com.cy/carnival/eng/index.html
Looking for a place to stay why not book Bella for your stay that way you can enjoy the party and hustle bustle of the carnival then relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility of Paphos/ Coral Bay.
Email me at bellavista2010@hotmail.co.uk to check availability of dates.
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