Travel notes from Cyprus

Diving the Zenobia Wreck: What to Expect

Everyone tells you the Zenobia is a top-ten wreck dive. Fewer people tell you which depth band you'll actually be diving, what nitrox has to do with it, and why the operator you pick matters more than your logbook.

A Weekend in Cyprus Wine Country: The Krasochoria Villages

Twenty stone villages climb the southern slopes of the Troodos, each one making wine the way its grandparents did. Here is how to see the best of the Krasochoria, taste Commandaria where it is actually made, and still be back in Limassol for dinner both nights.

Is Cyprus Expensive? A Real 2026 Budget Breakdown

Real euro price ranges for meals, hotels, buses, car hire and activities in the Republic of Cyprus, broken down by budget, mid-range and luxury travel style.

Renting a Car in Cyprus: What First-Timers Get Wrong

The insurance excess, not the daily rate, is where first-time renters lose money in Cyprus. Here's what actually trips up visitors: roundabout etiquette, fuel pump hours, unpaved-road exclusions, and the fines nobody mentions until the ticket arrives.

Digital Nomad Cyprus: Wifi, Coworking and Visas (2026)

Cyprus internet averages 50-200 Mbps in the cities, coworking runs €150-420/month, and the Digital Nomad Visa needs €3,500/month net income. Here is what working remotely from Cyprus is really like.