Bajada de la Virgen Festival (Villa de Valverde) – this religious event, held every four years, is dedicated to the patron saint of El Hierro (Virgen de los Reyes), who was credited with ending a dangerous drought that the island endured in 1741. This event is attended by virtually all of the island’s residents, […]
Bar Cafetería Chachi (Calle Travesía del Pino 42, 38914 El Pinar) – this is one of the smallest bars in El Pinar (the southernmost part of El Hierro). This is still a worthy pit stop for beer-thirsty eco-tourists returning from excursions in this part of the island. There’s also Wi-Fi, where visitors can check their […]
Campanario de Joapira (38911 Las Frontera) – this bell tower, located on a small reddish mountain that serves as a panoramic view, was refurbished in 1957 and dedicated to the Virgin de los Reyes (the island’s patron saint). The Canarian community in Cuba provided financial help to finalize such work. The bell tower was built […]
The volcanic island of El Hierro is the smallest of the Canary Islands (at just 268 square kilometers, with a population of just 10,798 inhabitants). This island was colonized in the early 1400s by the same explorer (Jean de Bethencourt) who also founded the neighboring Canary Island of Fuerteventura on behalf of the Spanish crown. […]
The former Yugoslavian republic of Croatia has a history that goes back to the days when portions of that country were made part of the Roman Empire as the province of Illyricum (c 32 BC). After that Empire’s fall, the country eventually became the Kingdom of Croatia (925-1102 AD) – the origin of its current […]
Kings Avenue Mall (2, Corner St. Paul & Tombs of the Kings, Paphos 8046) – opened in 2013, this is an impressive full concept shopping mall ideally located in the heart of central Paphos convenient for both local residents and tourists. It is the most modern mall of Cyprus and offers visitors the ultimate shopping […]
Academy 32 (32 Constantinou Paleologou Street, Nicosia 1015) – this venue is for a mature crowd (30 and over) who appreciates jazz music, since a number of live jazz (as well as soul/R&B and bossa nova) performances are booked here. Academy also boasts an extensive list of Greek and Cypriot wines.
Aphrodite Hills Golf Club (3 Aphrodite Avenue, Aphrodite Hills, Kouklia-Pafos-Zypern 8500) – located 25 minutes outside of the historic town of Paphos (a 90 minute drive southwest of Nicosia), this is the first-ever leisure and golf development of its kind in Cyprus, and home to a magnificent 18-hole championship standard golf course (which spreads over […]
1900 Bistrot (Pasikratous 11-13, Nicosia) – this is one of Nicosia’s upscale restaurants (complete with stylish interiors). Various French and international dishes are served here, as well as a respectable wine list. Great for romantic couples.
A.G. Leventis Gallery (5, A.G. Leventis Street, 1097 Nicosia) — opened in 2014 on the dividing line between the segregated Turkish and Greek Cypriot communities, this museum (founded by the A.G. Leventis Foundation and the family of the late businessman, art connoisseur and gallery namesake Anastasios George Leventis) houses a collection of over 800 paintings […]