Hala Sultan Mosque and Salt Lake: one of the most beautiful places in Cyprus
The site, located in the Larnaca District, comprises a Salt Lake Complex, and the so-called Hala Sultan Tekke, which is a mosque of great...
Smoky Thursday in Larnaca: snacks, wine and zivania for all
Tsiknopempti, literally Smelly Thursday, or even Charred, Smoky, or Barbeque Thursday "because of the smell of the grilled meat in the air", is part...
Kokkinokremos – Pyla Village
The area of the village of Pyla appears to have been inhabited ever since the Early and Middle Bronze Age (2400 – 1700 B.C.)....
Tomb of the King – Pyla Village
The royal tomb is an impressive building dated back to the Cypriot-classical period and it came to light in 1934 after an excavation was...
Choirokoitia Archaeological Site (Neolithic Settlement)
The archaeological site of Choirokoitia is a remarkably well-preserved settlement from the Neolithic Age that has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
Kalavasos – Tenta Archaeological Site
The Neolithic Age settlement of Tenta is situated a short distance from Kalavasos village and dates to 7000 BC. It is one of the...
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Further rise in covid cases and hospitalised, no deaths for 4th day
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Where to get a rapid test Monday March 1st
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Covid relaxations in occupied north tomorrow, as cafes and restaurants reopen
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...