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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Want to be sat outside in warm weather even late in evening?
It’s still gloriously warm in Cyprus and hot enough to sit out still in the evening to enjoy a drink on the terrace or balcony.
Stunningly located on the top of a hill just off Tomb of the Kings road Bella Vista offers amazing views and ensures you still get a gentle sea breeze to ensure a good nights sleep so no need for air conditioning (unless you prefer then it’s modern & super efficient!).
Solar panels on the roof enable the water for your shower to be heated in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way.
Recently installed internet access allows you to connect wirelessly to access social media and UK television via your laptop, tablet or phone during your holiday or if you’d prefer to stay incognito then access can be switched off too!
There’s still availability for October so if you want a last minute short break please drop me a line!
Did you enjoy the warm UK weather? It’s still 30 degrees in Paphos Cyprus
Do you wish the summer would go on and on?…
It can for another few months at least if you visit Paphos, Cyprus. It’s still 30 degrees.
The hibiscus, jasmine and other scented flowers are in bloom again. Everything is green and lush at this time of the year.
The temperature is perfect for those that enjoy early morning and late evening hiking or mountain biking. There are lots of trails around Troodos mountains and also in the Akamas peninsula.
In the daytime the sea is still the perfect temperature for water sports, scuba diving and sailing. Why not try parascending or hang gliding as the winds are perfect in October?
Wildlife at this time of year is brilliant with dolphins, turtles and birds all ripe for spotting.
Or why not indulge yourself with wine tasting in the vineyards in the hills of Paphos as this is grape season?
This is my favourite time for visiting Cyprus as the temperature is perfect not too hot and not too cold to suit everyone whatever your passion.
To enquire about renting Bella Vista email bellavista2010@hotmail.co.uk
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.
1st March – spring is finally here at last!
Spring is here at last and for those of us unfortunate to be in the UK we’ve seen some of the worst weather on record however if you’ve been in the sunshine paradise I like to call Cyprus then you enjoyed a prolonged summer with temperatures of 30 degrees well into November – you lucky things!
Anyway today we had the first day of spring in the UK today with unbroken blue skies and bright sunshine all day – first this year. Felt so great especially as everyone seemed in such a good mood!
Spring has also sprung in Paphos as plants are beginning to flower, there are buds on the trees and it’s already enjoying daytime temperatures of 18 degrees.
Maybe time to start thinking about booking that spring break or summer holiday?
If you plan to be in Cyprus next week then don’t miss joining in with the celebrations of Green Monday on 7th March.
Green Monday marks the beginning of Lent and is celebrated in Cyprus with picnics, outdoor fun and plenty of music and dancing. The day is filled with the spirit of Carnival and some people still wander around in fancy dress.
Families and friends gather for an outdoor vegetarian meal of bread, vegetables and olives at the start of this Orthodox festival of fasting and contemplation.
In Paphos, a kite-flying competition takes place down by the lighthouse just off Tomb of the Kings road. People of all ages fly home-made or locally purchased kites and it’s a magically colourful sight to be seen.
Celebrate Green Monday in Agia Napa at Cape Gkreko, in Larnaka at Tekke Grove, in Paphos at Faros Beach, in Pervolia (Larnaka District) at the Rigena Medieval Tower and in Polis at the Polis Municipal Beach.
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.
Boogie nights
After our delicious dinner we headed in the opposite direction of Bella Vista into Paphos town itself to sample the nightlife of Bar Street aptly named as it is a mainly pedestrianised road containing only bars and nightclubs. There’s a diverse range of different offerings from choice of music to the décor to the theme; from retro clubs with glitter balls and dance floors that light up to bars that seem as though they’ve been airlifted from the film Robin Hood complete with wooden turrets. We opted for Boogies so my friend could demonstrate her wonderful singing voice on the karaoke crowd and whilst we could have stayed until the sun came up we decided to head home before the dawn chorus began.
A short taxi ride up the road and we were back home in ‘Bella Vista’ Spanish or ‘Beautiful Views’ and that’s not a clever marketing ploy as they are really amazing from up here. When we arrived home the only sound was the noise from the crickets and a faint scent of jasmine and hibiscus in the air that blew in a warm obviously Egyptian breeze. The lights all along the coastline twinkled and reflected on the now very calm sea which seemed to completely merge into the star filled sky so it was impossible to tell where one began and the other finished until that was a cruise liner sailed UFO like across the sky!
It was hard to believe we were somewhere so peaceful when a few moments earlier we were in a busy town with noise and nightlife; we slept very well indeed.
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