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Larnaca's salt lake is one of the most beautiful in Cyprus. It is part of a network of four salty lakes (three of them interconnected) of different sizes. The largest lake is Lake Aliki, followed by Orphani, Soros, and Spiro. Between all of them, and due to their size, they form the second largest salt lake on the island. It is considered one of the most important wetlands in the country and has been declared a Natura 2000 site and special protection area under the Barcelona Convention. It is surrounded by halophytic shrub vegetation and is visited seasonally by different birds.

The Paphos Archaeological Park (also Kato Paphos Archaeological Park) contains most of an important ancient Greek and Roman city. Paphos is located on a small peninsula on the southwestern coast of Cyprus, protected on its northern slopes by the Troodos Mountains. Still, under excavation, the park is situated in the Nea Pafos ("New Paphos") section of the coastal city.

The Akamas Peninsula is incredibly famous for its rich flora and fauna. Different species grow in this region, especially the favourite endemic plant called Centauria Akamantis, a purely Cypriot shrub. The plant in question is an essential part of the place we will refer to in this article: the Avakas gorge.

When we talk about Cyprus, the first things that come to mind are the sun, the beach, summer, nature, and of course, the goddess of beauty, Aphrodite.

Buying a home is a significant decision for a person or a family group. And it represents an essential initial outlay for any consumer's pocket. In Cyprus, a house's purchase requires a minimum amount saved, starting with 20% of a property's value. This is not available to everyone.

Cyprus is full of surprises and options when it is about leisure and free time. We found several of the best alternatives in Ayia Napa, a tourist town located on the southeast coast of the island and well known for its beautiful beaches. Here is the famous Cape Greco National Park, a place that stands out for its beauty and for the different recreational activities that can be done. Hiking, diving, and cycling are the most chosen, in addition to other more extreme and riskier, such as cliffs jumping and exploring sea caves

From the top of a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean are the remains of the Kourion ancient city. They are undoubtedly a Romans testament to the sophistication with the underfloor heating system, their beautiful mosaics, and their excellent acoustics understanding. In fact, the 2nd-century theatre of these Cypriot ruins is precisely one of the tourism jewels in Cyprus crown. Arranged on the top of a cliff, the sound of the waves below is barely perceptible, and it is possible to hear what is whispering above the stage with total clarity.

According to the tradition, this dish is a set of up to 30 different dishes with the specialities that have been cooked in a restaurant or a tavern throughout the day.

According to data provided by the Central Bank of Cyprus, house prices registered an annual fall of 1.4% in the third quarter of 2020. This is the largest drop in this period in the European Union (EU), according to official data. Furthermore, Cyprus had the largest quarterly drop (-4.8%) and the third-largest drop in the EU since 2010.

Very soon winter will begin to say goodbye. In the coming weeks, you will see that little by little the temperatures take off and the time to prepare the garden for spring will begin. It will be necessary to make modifications in terms of positions, care and irrigation of our plants, and other actions to consider.

Lazarus resurrection is probably one of the most important events in the miracles performed by Jesus. As is known, Lazarus and his sisters lived in Bethany and received Jesus in his house, whenever this was possible. This friendship relationship was then key to the miracle in question, synonymous with resurrection to this day.

Away from the large tourist and commercial areas, Lara Beach is a spectacular piece of uninhabited coastline, full of wild corners. Protected by calcareous rocks, the sand on this beach is soft and fine. It is a magical place at dusk, which must be walked carefully due to the latent danger of stepping on any of the turtle nests that abound on the beach. Lara Beach is one of the two great enclaves where green turtles go to feed and lay their eggs.