The Pope 37-strong Papal delegation landed aboard an Alitalia flight at Paphos airport around 2pm June 4th, where he was met on the red carpet by President Demetris Christofias and his wife Elsi. The Pope was further greeted by Archbishop Chrysostomos and almost a thousand people lost in a sea of flags and banners. At the welcoming ceremony Pope Benedict blessed a small olive tree, which will be planted at Paphos Airport in remembrance of his visit. The day further entailed a moment of pilgrimage on the footstep of Saint Paul.




June 5th he visited the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, where the Pope met the Christofias family and exchanged gifts, before heading to the St Maron School, where around 2000 followers from around the world had gathered in anticipation of the historic visit. He then set off for lunch at the Archbishopric, where he was met by the Holy Synod, bar five dissenting bishops.

On his final day, the Pope visited the Eleftheria Sports Centre where mass was held for up to 20,000 people. He had lunch with Archbishop Chrysostomos and the Holy Synod members, and then departed for the Maronite Cathedral of Our Lady of Graces where he met with Maronite Archbishop Youssef Soueif.
At his farewell ceremony at Larnaca Airport, before boarding his plane back to the Vatican, in the presence of President Demetris Christofias and First Lady Elsi, Pope Benedict called for lasting peace in the Eastern Mediterranean

 
A crew working on the construction of the second phase of the new beach walkway at Fig Tree Bay in Protaras, accidentally uncovered a tomb, containing important findings, including four untouched sarcophagi from the Roman and Hellenistic periods. Compared to other burial chambers found in the area, which were open and looted, the value of the grave is great since it was found intact during excavations. In roughly the same area where there are burial chambers from the same period, they were open and looted. This one is intact, which increases its archaeological value.


Source: Cyprus Mail May 19, 2010

The 5 star Amphora Hotel Resort & Spa in Paphos is located in between the Alexander the Great Hotel and the Amathus Hotel. The property is owned and operated by KLR (Capital Coast Resort) and the 1st phase has been finished. The hotel plans to open its doors next summer 2011.

The Hotel and Resort development offers:

• 89 self catering apartments
• 77 hotel rooms including 4 suites
• 1200m2 Wellness Centre and Spa
• A la carte restaurant
• International restaurant
• Bar and Lounge
• Boutique Retail Village (15 outlets for food and beverage and retail)
• 3 outdoor swimming pools
• Indoor swimming pool
• Children’s facilities
• Multi function room
• Chapel

http://theamphorahotel.com/

Set in the curve of one of the most attractive bays in Cyprus, this set of 10 villas is unique in Paphos. There are 10 spacious villas, each with private pool and outdoor entertainment area. Each villa, with its contemporary style, has been created to optimize guests’ enjoyment of the spectacular sea-facing aspects, with brilliant sunset views. There is a choice of one-, two- and three-bedroomed apartments.

The fully serviced apartments are just a few paces from the beautiful Roman antiquities of Paphos and the Tombs of the Kings – yet they offer convenient access to the restaurants, business and conference facilities, and entertainment centres of Paphos. In addition, guests enjoy a rare and spectacular location right on the beach. Paradise Cove is under construction at the moment and is going to be ready in May 2011.

www.paradisecove.com.cy

ELIAS BEACH HOTEL
Summer 2011

The Elias Beach will be transformed into a full-scale all-inclusive hotel boosting an extensive all-inclusive program enriched by new additional facilities and services. Some of the new facilities and services are well under development and due to be operational even for the 2010 summer season. As from April 2011 the Elias Beach will be offered only as an all-inclusive hotel.

Unlike the all-inclusive programs found in common all-inclusive hotels the Kanika all-inclusive is being developed to offer extensive hours, food & beverage options as well as spectacular entertainment. Extensive daily activities with a focus on adults, families and sports will be organized. The Elias Beach promises to become an exciting getaway for couples as well as family’s paradise.

OLYMPIC LAGOON RESORT
Summer 2011

Currently the largest hotel in Agia Napa in terms of landscape, leisure facilities, public areas and accommodation options, the Olympic Lagoon Resort will undergo a major expansion and upgrading program. Upon completion in April 2011, it will be not only more luxurious but also a full-scale resort offering unlimited options.

Key features of change will include:

7 different accommodation options ranging from standard to deluxe Several pools, including a 1200sqmtr blue lagoon pool  and a new lazy river, a jetted watercourse With 5 new theme restaurants and 3 bars/clubs as part of the All-Inclusive package Olympic Lagoon aims at offering an endless choice of food & beverages Entertainment at the Olympic Lagoon Resort will also be enriched with more shows, more variety and more upgraded and new venues. The number of professional entertainers and performers will be increased to offer several live entertainment options every evening. Various adult-only accommodation & facilities and extensive children’s facilities

Live musical performance

The Intercontinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel is delighted to announce that after such a successful summer 2009, they once again have Live Musical Shows in the “Olive Entertainment Courtyard”.

Some of the musicals which will be performed this year, starting from 1st of June, are:

Mama Mia
            We will rock you
                        Saturday night fever
                                    Dancing in the street
                                               
And for the children:
            The fisherman & goldfish

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The hotel now has a golf driving range right opposite the hotel. It is called Paphos Golf Range & Academy, the only free-standing driving range and academy in all of Cyprus, with unique characteristic of actual elevated greens protected with real sand traps up to two meters deep. Gives one the sensation of playing real golf from the hitting area. Amazing set-up and facilities. Restaurant/bar/refreshments. Golf club rentals and lessons available. Brand new hitting mats and golf balls. Guests of the Azia Hotel just need to cross the road and they will access this fantastic range. All the hotel’s Mountain View rooms now not only offer great Mountain views but also an attractive green field right in front of them. This gives a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere to the hotel.






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Atlantica Miramare Beach
The new IL MARE SPA & HEALTH CLUB has reopened after a general renovation took place during winter 2009-2010. Redecoration of all treatment rooms, new spa reception area, complete renovation of both male & female changing rooms, relocation of the steam bath & sauna and renovation of the indoor pool. Plus an addition of new equipment for the gym.

Atlantica Oasis Hotel & Gardens
Completed the 3rd phase (final) of the renovations. The new Spa and Hairdressing salon are fully operational! New equipment has been added to the Gym.

Atlantica Golden Beach
Amalthia Beach Tavern was completely redesigned. All rooms are completely refurbished. 4 New Deluxe Superior Garden Rooms SV with Private Pool are available!
All of the above with upscale furnishing & decoration, bath is with Jacuzzi in all superior rooms and suites! Plus replacement of all buffets in the main restaurant.

Atlantica Sancta Napa
7 new rooms of category Superior inland view with private terrace. All Superior rooms include new double beds, new LCD TV's and new decoration. 8 new Family rooms Side Sea View. A face lift took place in the reception and the lobby area as well as the public toilets were fully renovated.

http://www.atlanticahotels.com/en/Destinations/Cyprus/