“January always shocks Cyprus. It springs itself on us,” says Limassolian Christos Damianos.
“We’ve just had all the jollity of Christmas, and then – bang! Suddenly it’s cold, we’re broke, and everything feels flat.”
Christos isn’t alone in his assessment.
“Everyone always thinks of Cyprus as super hot,” suggests Nicosia-based Dina Iordannou. “But winter can be a real trial: our homes just aren’t built for colder weather, so we’re all