The playground on the beach – Chloraka, Paphos

Hello everybody,

You have to enjoy your time spent outside with your kids, especially in Cyprus where playgrounds can be found in some of the most magnificent locations, on the beach next to a nice promenade. Parents will find lovely rides, by the sea, with memorable sunsets, quiet beaches with shallow waters, restaurants and coffee shops to relax and rejoice the best Mediterranean cuisine. Children will be entertained by the large playgrounds and they will love to spend their time on the beach or riding a bicycle on the long promenade. Our last fantastic location can be found in Chloraka – Paphos between Laura beach Hotel and Azia Hotel Resort.

The outdoor playground has a large parking just in front of it. It is very spacious and has one of the most fantastic sea views. The location make it perfect for a day out with the kids, in Cyprus, as it is situated on a long promenade by the sea with lots of interesting places to see around. The playground has swings, rides on toys, seesaws, a nice play area structure with slides, climbing paths and various activities. Unfortunately in the hot summer days, parents will have to choose to go early mornings time or late afternoon hours as the playground does not have any shadow.

A day spent outdoor is the best opportunity, parents have, to let their children run and play all day long. So don’t forget to bring with you bicycles, roller skates, scooters, balls,  everything you need  so children do not get bored and to come back home after they spend their entire energy.

The most beautiful beaches with shallow waters are close so no matter winter or summer, take with you your sand toys and be prepared to lay on the sun, for at least one hour.

Near to the playground, on the promenade towards Laura Beach Hotel, you can take your time to tell your kids the story behind the Agios Georgios Museum. Agios Georgios caique, captained by EOKA Georgios Grivas in November 1954 landed with a large supply of arms and munitions to start the uprising against British colonial rule. The spot where he landed on his boat is now a museum with the boat itself as the prime exhibit. Grivas and his band were finally arrested attempting another landing two months later. The museum’s walls document their capture and subsequent trial and make for some fascinating browsing. The site is known as “Grivas landing” is easily identified by the large Agios Georgios church build to commemorate the event.

On winter time many of the restaurants on the beach are closed, so be prepared to take with you some snacks for the trip. Anyway there are plenty of good food choices for restaurants with playgrounds either on Coral Bay or Kato Paphos area.

Have a look on the beautiful pictures and if you are not living close to the playground choose this destination for your next weekend to do something different!

Lots of sunny days form Izzy the Cypriot Lizard!

Playground Chloraka – Paphos

Address: Between Laura Beach Hotel and  Azia Beach Resort

Agios Georgios Museum

Entry fee: Free

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Limassol Dancing Center – In love of dancing

Hello everybody,

There is nothing more beautiful for a parent then looking at his kids to see their happy little faces. Smiles... giggles, laughs, concentration, efforts trying to learn, to understand what the adults are telling them to do. The happiness when they succeed, … the moments when you know, they wished they could do better. All these moments, I could surprise them at the "Limassol Dancing Center", the place where Mrs. Haria Ioannidou Petrou is teaching one of the most beautiful art: ballet. Three years old little girls, brought in by their mothers will not know for sure what it is all about, but from start they will enjoy the pink tutu dress, the shoes, the music, the dance movements... the big ballet hall surrounded by mirrors and the tall, beautiful and always smiling ballerina teacher.

Haria will know how to talk to them, how to show them the moves, how to love their time spent at the ballet lessons and there will be no barrier for learning how to dance gracefully, surrounded by most beautiful music. Although it is not only about “Pink”, it is also about exercise, concentration and work, the Ballet requires lots of efforts and practice.

Ballet promotes physical strength and agility, can boost concentration, develops an understanding of music and rhythm and generates a love of movement. Ballet also improves muscular strength, flexibility and range of motion. Ballet training also boosts coordination and balance while correcting poor alignment, combinations that involve jumping and leaping increase heart rate, which can improve endurance, stamina and overall cardiovascular health. In addition to its physical benefits, ballet can also help to improve children's mental and emotional health, The Brighton Ballet Theater website asserts that training in classical ballet instills a sense of pride and accomplishment, which can boost self-esteem. As children improve and master more challenging movement combinations, they feel more self-assured, which can carry over into other areas of their lives. Dance training can also be a great way to relax and use excess energy productively after school.

Limassol Dancing Center offers a wonderful environment for the children ready to start learning to dance: from a perfect location, easy to reach, in the heart of Limassol town, to a magnificent big ballet hall with large windows, dressing room and nice waiting room. Here children and adults alike can start learning and practice a variety of dance lessons from Jazz, Modern Dance, Hip Hop, Belly Dance, Greek Dance but also Zumba lessons - the ultimate choice for losing weight and look fabulous.

At Limassol Dancing Center Mrs. Haria will make progress to be visible day by day. Children will be more then happy coming back, meeting the others, listen to the teacher and practice with pleasure every movement. Haria is blessed with all the qualities a teacher may require, from soft tone of voice, passion for her work and most of all love for her little students. This makes every lesson to be special, entertaining and lovable to join for every little ballerina.

Lots of sunny days from Izzy the Cypriot lizard!

Limassol Dancing Center

Address: Vasileos Konstantinou 100, 3080 Limassol, Cyprus

Phone no: + 357 99 681 068; + 357 25 336 501

Classes:

Clasic Ballet

Beginners (starting age 3 years old) : every Thursday 17:00 – 17:45 

Primary class : every Monday and Thursday 17:00 – 17:45 

Contact person: Mrs. Haria Ioannidou Petrou
Facebook: Limassol Dancing Center

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