New Year's Eve Events

With only 3 days to go until New Year's Eve, North Cyprus is hotting up and getting ready for the massive celebrations. Although the Cypriots do not celebrate Christmas, decorations are put up all around North Cyprus to celebrate New Year's Eve, which is a massive event in their yearly calendar.

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year, from all the team at Cyprus Paradise!

Christmas in North Cyprus

As Christmas is fast approaching, we thought it would be good to show you some of the lovely Christmas decorations in North Cyprus...

North Cyprus in Winter

Despite it being December, North Cyprus is still relatively warm, with average daytime temperatures of around 17C. Days are generally sunny, with clear blue skies or sometimes some cloud for a little while. Occasionally there can be storms, but these are normally short lived, and occur mostly during the night, as the warm air rises. Night-time temperatures can drop to around 8C, but this is still much warmer than the UK.

Pia Bella SUPER DEAL! - £149pp

Pia Bella Super Deal!

Departures throughout December from Manchester and Stansted - only £149 per person 

no catches (apart from credit card charge of 2.95%, debit cards are free!)

You'll get:

• Flights, in-flight meals, 20kg luggage allowance + 5kg hand luggage allowance
• Transfers to your hotel
• Representative services
• 7 nights accommodation at the 4* Pia Bella Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis

Christmas Dinner Events

Christmas is fast approaching, and many of the hotels and restaurants are now advertising their Christmas and New Year dinner menus. A selection of the best deals can be found below, keep looking back regularly, as more restaurant and hotel menus will be added as they are released.

 

 

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Recipes with Olive Oil

DAY 7 OF OLIVE WEEK

Olive oil has many uses, however the most common use is as an alternative to sunflower oil when cooking. Olive oil is a much more healthy option, but is only suitable for medium heat frying (around 190C is the smoking point of virgin olive oil). Olive oil can be used for many different things including sautéing, browning, stir-frying and deep frying. It can also be used as an ingredient in marinades and sauces such as mayonnaise. One of the most delicious things is the most simple; a lovely piece of crusty bread dipped in olive oil, which is a popular welcome starter in plenty of restaurants in North Cyprus.

Uses for Olive Oil around the home

DAY 6 OF OLIVE WEEK

Uses for Olive Oil as a medicinal product

As previously mentioned, olive oil is a great source of vitamin E. Consuming olives or olive oil has got many health benefits, including lessening the symptoms of asthma and arthritis, lowering blood pressure, and even helping to prevent stomach ulcers and gallstones. One of the most remarkable properties of olive oil is its ability to help neutralise the damaging free radicals which lead to skin cancer. This is because the oil contains at least four different antioxidants, which help to fight cancer. Olive oil can also help your cholesterol levels, as it promotes good cholesterol (HDL) while fighting off bad cholesterol (LDL). 

Uses For Olive Oil - Part 2

DAY 5 OF OLIVE WEEK

Uses of Olive Oil on the Skin

Olive Oil is a fantastic source of Vitamin E, which you may have noticed is present in a lot of your normal skin care products. It readily absorbs UV radiation, and assists in repairing cells and preventing cell damage. The oil can be used on all skin types.