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Let us help
you plan your holiday |
We have included here information that we think will be
of interest to our guests. Also we have listed the
community facilities. If you require any other
information or just have a question please email me at
any time and I will be happy to help.
EMAIL
CHRIS |
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Things to Do
for the Kids |
Wet & Wild Waterpark
Limassol just 15-20 minutes from the Kalavassos
Apartments
Set on a beautifully landscaped 33 acre site centrally
located in Limassol. The selection of rides and
attractions is one of the best combinations found
anywhere for a full range of family fun. There are Raft
Rides, Inner Tube Rides, Body Flumes, Speed Slides, a
Lazy River, a Wave Pool, an Activity Pool, a Kiddy Pool
and the "Wet Bubble".
The selection of rides and attractions is one of
the best combinations found anywhere for a full
range of family fun. There are Raft Rides, Inner Tube
Rides, Body Flumes, Speed Slides, a Lazy River, a Wave
Pool, an Activity Pool, a Kiddy Pool and the "Wet Bubble
Lucky Star Park
Close to Limassol
Luna park offering information on
activities from roller coaster rides and racing cars to
a boat lake and restaurant. |
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For the
Teenagers |
Cafesindesi Internet Cafe
An internet Cafe situated in
Limassol. |
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Cyprus
Car Rally
12th -14th October 2007 promises some thrills and spills
for the rally enthusiasts. Full details and more info on
rallys can be found at
http://www.fia.com/sport/Sporting_Calendars/Rally_2007/2007.html
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Kontoyiannis
House Cyprus
NEW |
Visit my
personal home site for
Kontoyiannis House
Cyprus for a complete resource of things
to do in Cyprus, history of Cyprus and lots of local
information that will give you a feeling for the
wonderful ambience that is Cyprus. This new site KHC
for short is where I have added my own treasure
trove of snippets and things to do in Cyprus -
the REAL CYPRUS - MY CYPRUS
Everything from my own personal favourite recipes to
info
on our local archeological dig not far from my
home.
Perhaps you like fishing,
diving,riding, walking or
wine
tasting,
our pages here have details on activities to
suit everyone.
Please visit my home pages
Kontoyiannis House
Cyprus
and enjoy. |
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Baby Sitting |
We are able
at this time to offer baby sitting in the Beach
Apartments. We are currently organising some of the
village ladies in Kalavassos to participate when
required. Please ask Chris when you book if you might be
needing a baby sitter so that arrangements can be made
and Chris will be able to supply the details. |
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Articles |
These are
some articles I have written on Cyprus. Please feel free
to copy them and reprint them. If you do reprint or
publish them would you please leave the author credits
attached to the bottom of the articles.
Majestic Olives Trees in Cyprus
Reliable Car Hire in
Cyprus
Buying
Property in Cyprus
Benefits of
a Holiday Apartment in Cyprus
Cyprus Weather -
Cyprus has Sun 11Months of the Year
Escape a long
cold winter - Holiday in Sunny Cyprus
Agrotourism -
Experience the Real Cyprus
ADHD in Cyprus - My Story |
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Mountain Trails |
The closest trails to our
village are trail 3 The national forest park
of Athalassa which is located on the outskirts of the
Capital Nicosia and trail 5 Machairas Forest
 - Lefkara - Kato
Drys
- Vavatsinias which is very near Kalavasos.
Trail 8 Kyparissia -
Germasogeia Dam is about 20 minutes drive from Kalavasos.
All the others are at most an hours drive from
Kalavassos.
Photo of
the 11th century Machairas Monastery on the Machairas
Trail |
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Olives and Olive Oils |
We have
included a separate with a history of Olives and Olive
Oil here in Cyprus
HERE
Guests
who visit in the winter months will be able to help with
the picking
or they can
always relax and watch everyone else do the hard work. |
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Garden |
For those
interested in herbs the new Herb Garden in Kalavasos is
well worth a visit. You will be offered 3 different
kinds of teas to try free of charge before you buy.
Open every day except Sundays. See every step of the
process from planting to drying. |
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Fishing
and Diving |
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There are quite a few places to fish in Cyprus,
both the sea and man made dams offer quite a few
choices. Amateur fishing and Fishing in Dams is
outlined below.
Diving is also very popular in Cyprus, with a
number of diving schools having excellent
reputations. The most famous wreck in Cyprus
waters is the 'Zenobia' which sank in 1980 The
172m (570) wreck is a must for all divers
visiting the island. The Akamas peninsula is
now earmarked as a marine park and the Akrotiri
Fish Reserve near Limassol is very popular. (Akrotiri
is about 30 minutes from Kalavasos).
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Alpha
Divers is one of our local pro
dive centers and is located just a
short drive from all our apartments.
Alpha Divers is one of the
best in Cyprus and we are fortunate
to be able to offer their services
to our customers.
Alpha Divers
flagship operation is located
opposite the Beau Rivage Hotel in
Larnaca and just a stone's throw
from the famous Zenobia
Ferry Wreck.
The staff of Alpha Divers are
experienced and committed to your
safety and enjoyment while you are
Diving
in Cyprus.
With our Larnaca location, Alpha
Divers is the top
dive center in
Cyprus
regularly taking divers to all the
reefs and
wrecks.
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Amateur Fishing
Spear-fishing, angling, fishing with vertical
lines (long lines with up to one hundred hooks
and up to three fish traps) or trolling are the
permitted fishing methods. Fishing with nets and
other commercial methods are not permitted.
There are quite a few species of fish which can
be caught: sea-breams, groupers, amber jacks,
sea-perch etc.
Fishing boats can be found at the following
fishing shelters and stations: |
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Larnaca Region |
Zygi
anchorage |
off the Limassol - Nicosia highway-exit 16.
Same exit as Kalavasos. |
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Larnaca fishing shelter |
East of Larnaca International Airport |
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Ormideia |
16 km east of Larnaca |
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Pafos |
Pafos Harbour |
Pafos town |
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Agios Georgios Pegeias |
20 km, north-west of Pafos town |
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Polis (Lakki) |
40 km, north of Pafos town |
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Pomos |
16 km, north of Polis |
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Pyrgos |
40 km, north of Polis |
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Famagusta |
Potamos Liopetriou |
16 km, west of Agia Napa |
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Agia
Napa Harbour |
Agia Napa Village |
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Fishing Shelter of Paralimni |
Protaras |
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Neolithic
site of Kalavasos-Tenta, |
Kalavasos
is the home for a late Bronze age excavation for all
the archeology
enthusiasts. We have included a link to the history of
this dig.
to view the
information click
HERE
For more
ancient Cyprus site click
HERE
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Cyprus Nature |
For
information on flora and fauna and a list with photos of
wonderful areas in Cyprus
HERE
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Cyprus Wines |
There are two large wine festivals
in Cyprus every year which are great fun
Limassol wine festival which is
scheduled for late August every year.
This year (2005) it will be from August 30
- September 11th
and Afamia Grape festival in October
Coming
Soon
We will be starting our own
Cyprus Wines site to provide yet another
service for our guests. Cyprus produces some
of the best wines in the world and for those
wine lovers we will be able to plan some
wonderful tours to experience the very best
of Cyprus wines.
To be kept up to date please join our
newsletter . |
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Things to Do
and Events |
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Beach is about 5 minutes drive
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For Water sports etc, available at Governors
beach but Limassol only 20 minutes drive
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Water park in Limassol (20 minutes)
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Diving available in Limassol
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Tours arranged if required.
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Carnival time is a fun time go to Limassol
or Larnaca to see the fun!
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The Limassol wine festival usually on end
of August beginning of September, free
flowing wine.
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Mountain Trails for
people who like see the real Cyprus. More
information on the
mountain trails page!
The closest trails to our village are trail
3
The national forest
park of Athalassa
which is located on the outskirts of the
Capital Nicosia and trail 5
Machairas Forest -
Lefkara - Kato Drys - Vavatsinias
which is very near Kalavasos. 8
Kyparissia -
Germasogeia Dam
is about 20 minutes drive from Kalavasos.
All the others are at most an hours drive
from Kalavassos.
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Cycles available for rent ask us for
details.
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Horse ridding available in Kalavassos and
Limassol, ask us for information.
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Golf is also available in the Paphos area.
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Cyprus is very popular for bird watchers.
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Fishing
in Kalavasos dam and any other dams you
would like to visit
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Camel Park in Mazodos village by the
beach
Some Special Dates and events in Cyprus
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January: January 6th -
Epiphany
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February:
Carnival festival (dates vary each year
lasts 10 days) Limassol
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March: St Mary's day,
Festival in Kalavasos village
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April-May: Panayia
Amirous Monastery festival (1st Sunday after
Easter)
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April-May: Easter holidays
(Greek Orthodox Easter not often the same as
ordinary Easter).
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May: Flower festival
in Limassol - Yermasoyia area.
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June: Cyprus
international Rally (passes through
Kalavasos Village).
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June: Water
festival - Kataclismos
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July-Aug: Shakespeare at
Curium also Music concerts- traditional and
modern
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August: Moonlight
concert (full moon music and dance).
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August: Assumption day
on 23rd of August at Panayia Amirous
Monastery.
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Sept: Wine
Festival on September in Limassol (Public
garden).
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Sept: Festival of
the Holy Cross at Omodos village
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Sept-Oct: Kypria Culture
festival (theater-music-dance) in Limassol.
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October:
1st
October Cyprus Independence day
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October
12th - 14th Cyprus Rally
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December: Christmas holidays
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December: New year
celebration on December 31st, at Afxentiou
square - Limassol.
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Our Seasons
and What to Wear |
Winter
time for Cypriots. Autumn for our European
visitors!
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It may rain occasionally yet the promise
of glorious sunshine is still there.
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Winter clothing-not
heavy coats
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Outdoor
activities and excursions can be
enjoyed.
A little
unpredictable. There is the possibility of
exceptionally warm days, occasional rain,
and mild day time temperatures . Almond
trees in bloom. It can be quite cold however
in the evenings.
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Winter apparel.
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Conditions are ideal
for snow skiing on Troodos mountain
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Sometimes the Swallows arrive early
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March:
Better than February but
there may be a few cool days There is the
possibility of exceptionally warm days
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Spring apparel.
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Spring is definitely
with us. Great weather for walking.
Not too hot!
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The Swallows arrive
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April, May:
Days are pleasantly warm, but temperatures
may fall a bit at night.
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Medium-weight and
summer apparel: Light woollies or long
sleeved cotton for the evenings.
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Excellent season for
those who prefer to enjoy nature, as
the countryside is green and flowers
are in blossom.
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July, August:
Warmest months of summer
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Very light weight
summer clothing.
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Ideal for swimming
and all beach/water activities.
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September,
October:
Warm days, cool October evenings.
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Light weight apparel
for the day and medium-weight for the
evenings in October.
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Swimming and
water-sports are still at their best.
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November:
Pleasantly warm days
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December:
Winter time for Cypriots... Autumn for our
foreign visitors!
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It may rain
occasionally yet the promise of glorious
sunshine is still there.
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Winter clothing-not
heavy coats though!
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Outdoor activities and excursions can be
enjoyed.
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