Akamas National Park Guide: A practical visitor rundown for Cyprus’ rugged northwest—limited facilities, sparse public transport, and why a car helps for hikes, Blue Lagoon swims, wildlife spotting and secluded beaches. Festival Buzz: The One Love Cyprus Festival returns to Gialia in Paphos, expanding to five days (July 29–Aug 2) with reggae/dub/sound system culture plus a full-moon wellbeing camping start. Tourism Numbers: Cyprus saw 489,965 arrivals in June (down 1.7% year-on-year) and 1.656m for Jan–Jun (down 10.1%), with the UK still the biggest source market. Beach Access Fight: Squatters have blocked public access to a Larnaca beach near the Nautical Club, turning it into a makeshift caravan resort and sparking a dispute over private land and beach protection enforcement. Travel Deals & Costs: Late bookers are seeing big August package savings after spring price drops, while Portugal’s Algarve is being flagged as Europe’s cheapest family holiday hotspot this summer. Accessibility on the Coast: Cyprus’ sea-access rails for wheelchair users are being damaged by misuse, leaving some people unable to enter the water. US Travel Path: A US DHS delegation met Cyprus officials on progress toward the Visa Waiver Programme, with tourism/business travel up to 90 days if approved.