The Cyprus cat is landrace of domestic cat believed to be descended from cats of Egypt or Palestine brought to Cyprus by St Helen to rid the island of snakes and vermin.
They are not afraid of people however they do not like to be touched though.
Tag: holiday
Magical sunsets at Cyprus / September 2017
Cyprus was our best holiday destination so far. Sun every day, great attractions around and magical sunsets.
Look at them:
Aphrodite’s Rock, Cyprus / September 2017
Petra tou Romiou- birthplace of Aphrodite
Legend claims that Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty, was born from the sea-foam on this pebbly bay, which is dominated by rugged limestone crags rising from the sea. Other myths says these boulders were hurled at the ships of Saracen corsairs by Digenis Akritas, the paladin of the Byzantine frontier.
And rock formations around:
Limassol, Cyprus / September 2017
Historic Limassol
This colourful harbour town is Cyprus’s second-largest city, but at its historic heart it is a kaleidoscope of architecture, packed with reminders of the island’s chequered and multicultural past, from the Crusaders through to Venetian and Ottoman eras, to the present day. Around Limassol’s medieval core the streets are lively and bustling and authentically Cypriot in character. The best way to explore the city is on foot, and there are plenty of tranquil corners, including the lovely Municipal Gardens.
Limassol Municipal Gardens
Pafos: Tombs of the Kings, Cyprus / September 2017
Spread over a vast area, these impressive underground tombs date back to the 4th century BC. They are carved out of solid rock while some are decorated with Doric pillars. High officials rather than Kings were buried here, but the magnificence of the tombs gave the locality its name.
Source: http://www.visitpafos.org.cy/Tombs_of_the_Kings.aspx
Admission: €2.50
It is worth to visit the tombs, not only for the magnificent work of underground tombs but also for beautiful landscapes where antiquity meets modernity. Lovely views on the sea and rock formations. Definitely worth to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site !
Praia dos Careanos
Praia dos Careanos is the third beach we have visited. It is located on west from Praia da Rocha and Praia dos Tres Castelos in Portimao, Algarve. Rocks there conceal secret caves, chambers and passageways.
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Camera: Sony a58 + 18-55 and 50mm
Sunrise @ paradise :) / May 2016
I do not take to many shots of sunrises 🙂 But hopefully you will like those taken on Algarve from our balcony.
Sony a58 + Sony 18-55mm + tripod
Photos merged in Photoshop.
18mm f11 ISO 800 10s
18mm f20 ISO 100 2s
18mm f20 ISO 100 2s
18mm f20 ISO 100 2s
18mm f20 ISO 100 2s
My lovely followers which is your favourite ?
Portimao, Algarve – First glance /May 2016
Algavre on the South of Portugal is the paradise we have found – more about it later on – just wait for sunsets xd
Our Epic trip 2016 – Portugal, Spain, Morocco and Gibraltar started in Portimao which is located just 70km West from Faro. The main attraction and most popular,written in guides place is Praia da Rocha:
View on Portimao from Praia da Rocha
View on Portimao from Praia da Rocha
View on Portimao from Praia da Rocha
View on Portimao from Praia da Rocha
Nevertheless, the place we found was not Praia da Rocha at all, it was Praia dos Tres Castelos that charmed us with beautiful rocks:
Isn’t it beautiful ? When we saw those rocks from the above, we just headed there 🙂
Photography by Paulaart18 