
Cyprus moves closer to 2026 Schengen entry
Cyprus is one technical and one political step away from joining the Schengen area in 2026

Cyprus is one technical and one political step away from joining the Schengen area in 2026

This taverna in Paphos had a long list of classic Cypriot dishes and a proper charcoal grill – and the prices were very reasonable, too!

The impressive array of wine bottles in a restaurant in Limassol’s old town.

The building dates from around 1900, when carob and associated products were in high demand. Today the mill complex houses restaurants and event facilities, with

Limassol’s old town has a lot more character than its ‘counterpart’ in Paphos.

Your guidebook may well tell you that there is not much to see here – ours did. The opposite is true: the castle and the

The castle is located at the western end of the port and was originally a Byzantine fortress. Earthquakes and various battles took their toll over

An example of the fantastic Roman mosaics at this large, UNESCO-listed, site. This unusual circular one is from the House of Theseus.

A huge, UNESCO-listed, necropolis near the beach in Paphos. Eight large tomb complexes have been excavated so far and there are numerous smaller ones as

Sadly, despite its name, this is not a proper market, but home to a range of run-of-the-mill tourist shops. I thought the colourful decorations in

Cyprus is one technical and one political step away from joining the Schengen area in 2026

This taverna in Paphos had a long list of classic Cypriot dishes and a proper charcoal grill – and the

The impressive array of wine bottles in a restaurant in Limassol’s old town.

The building dates from around 1900, when carob and associated products were in high demand. Today the mill complex houses

Limassol’s old town has a lot more character than its ‘counterpart’ in Paphos.

Your guidebook may well tell you that there is not much to see here – ours did. The opposite is

The castle is located at the western end of the port and was originally a Byzantine fortress. Earthquakes and various

An example of the fantastic Roman mosaics at this large, UNESCO-listed, site. This unusual circular one is from the House

A huge, UNESCO-listed, necropolis near the beach in Paphos. Eight large tomb complexes have been excavated so far and there

Sadly, despite its name, this is not a proper market, but home to a range of run-of-the-mill tourist shops. I