Farmakas Living
Daniel and Theoni Anastasis have recreated the feeling of a simple village life by developing the derelict stone homes that once lay in the...
Agrotourism in Larnaka
Discover tranquillity, local charm and hospitality at Larnaka’s traditional agrotouristic establishments!
Nestled in breathtaking mountainous areas and beautiful rural villages, a selection of restored Cypriot...
A weekend well spent in Vouni
Scenic beauty, picturesque alleys, traditional houses with wooden doors in combination with rich architectural heritage, can make your visit in Vouni unforgettable.
By Pantelis Panayiotou
Considering that...
Traditional Village Celebrations for Easter
by Constantina Georgiou and Theodora Yiangou
Easter in Cyprus is a joyous time of year, since Eastertime is the biggest Greek Orthodox religious feast...
Rendez-vous in Lefkara!
Picturesque narrow streets, stone-built houses, colorful gardens, traditional handicrafts of lace embroidery and filigree silver. This paradise exists, even more vivid than what you imagined, located in Larnaca...
Top 5 Vilages for agrotourism
A weekend in the mountains seems the best solution for you, if you need to relax and rejuvenate. Just pick a room that suits...
Pitsilia Region: A destination for food travel
The region east of Mount Olympos is known as Pitsilia and includes about 40 villages. Its tallest peaks are Madari (1612m) and Papoutsa (1554m)....
Agrotourism: Authentic Cyprus
The rural properties listed by the Cyprus Agrotourism Company—formed by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO)-- are a great base from where to explore the...
Platres Resort
Situated near Troodos, Platres is the largest and most stylish mountain resort in the Limassol district. Platres is a popular place for excursions and...
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8 year old rescued after falling into five meter pit in Limassol
An 8 year old boy was rescued in the Zakaki area of Limassol, after falling into a five meter pit this morning.
According to the...
Taste
Local Food
Squash soup
Ingredients:
1 kg pumpkin, cut into small cubes, approximately 5 cups
2 medium (400g) sweet potatoes, cut into cubes, approximately 2 ½ cups
1 chopped leek, only...
Local Food
Mezedes
No visit to Cyprus is complete without enjoying the traditional meal of many small dishes known as ‘meze’.
This large feast, which has been a...
Local Food
Prawns with fried cheese, barley shaped pasta
Put the barley shaped pasta into a small pan with salted water, bring to a boil and when tender, drain. Peal the prawns leaving...
Local Food
Salmon and shrimp sheftalies
Mix all ingredients for tabbouli in a bowl and keep to one side so flavours can combine.
Prepare the sheftalies: wash and soak the casing...