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Rural & Nature
Kampos tou Livadiou Picnic Site
Kakopetria – Troodos road, 8 km from Karvounas and 2 km before Troodos Square and dirt path to the right of the road. The...
Prodromos Dam Picnic Site
Troodos Square – Prodromos, 5 km from Troodos Square and site road to the left towards Prodromos Dam
Maximum Capasity in persons 250
Rules of conduct...
Mesa Potamos Waterfalls
These are situated on the river bed of Arkolachanias river or Mesa Potamos, northwest of Saitas near the Timios Prodromos Monastery at Mesa Potamos...
Kampi tou Kalogirou Picninc Site
One of the largest picnic sites in the Limassol district, in a land of approximately 3 hectares (15.000 sq. m.). The entire site is...
Armyroleivadon Picnic Site
Kakopetria – Troodos road, 7.5 km from Karvounas and 2.5 km before Troodos square in a site street on the left shortly before Leivadi...
Agios Antonios Picnic Site
4 km from Sotira village (in Agios Antonios Chapel) and 8 km from the Xylophagou – Agia Napa highway, exit F322.
Maximum Capasity in persons...
Mavralis Picnic Site, Paphos
Polis Chrysochous – Agia Marina road, 4 km from Polis, next to the main road on the coast
Maximum Capasity in persons 450
Rules of conduct...
Picnic Pafos District
Pegeia – Kathikas road, 3 km from Pegeia and 6 km from Kathikas, in the Pegeia state forest.
Maximum Capacity in persons 500
Rules of conduct...
Stavros tis Psokas Picnic Site Pafos District
At the Stavros Psokas forest station about 20 km from Lysos or Kannaviou and 26 km from Kykko Monastery.
Maximum Capasity in persons 600
Rules of...
Monashilaka Picnic Site Pafos District
Panagia – Kykkos road 2 km from Panαgia and 40 km from Kykkos Monastery
Maximum Capasity in persons 600
Rules of conduct of visitors
Visitors to the...
Ancient trees of Cyprus
Ancient or ‘giant’ trees are the longest-lived and largest plant species on our planet. Some of these trees stand upright despite the years, resisting...
Kremiotis Waterfall: A heavenly landscape in Cyprus
A hidden waterfall in the village of Kritou Terra in Paphos is well worth a visit. The water here never stops flowing, creating a...
River walks: Cyprus’ most beautiful rivers
Karkotis
Karkotis or Klarios river springs from Troodos and empties into Morphou Bay. It crosses the Solea Valley and its picturesque villages (Kakopetria, Evrychou, Kalliana...
Cyclamen Cyprium: The flower that represented Cyprus on Meghan’s wedding dress
Meghan Markle has surprised everyone by wearing a wedding dress designed by Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller.
Meghan was eager to incorporate a nod to all...
Cyprus Mouflon (agrino)
Cypriot Agrino (mouflon) is a kind of wild sheep and is found only in Cyprus. Due to its uniqueness, its rarity and grace, is...
The oldest trees in Cyprus, more than 1,500 years old
There are 98 old trees protected by the Department of Forest.
The Apesia Terebinth Tree
It has been recently reported as the oldest tree in Cyprus....
Herbs and Spices of Cyprus
In Cyprus exist more than 600 different types of spices and herbs.
Herbs and spices are important for the locals thourghout history. They are not...
Picnic in Cyprus
In the State Forests there are 40 picnic sites with a total capacity of about 23000 persons and are managed by the Forestry Department....
Cyprus Waterfalls: A feast for the eyes
They may be comparably small in size, but Cyprus too boasts several beautiful waterfalls, offering magical scenery and a welcome escape from everyday routine.
The...
Oroklini Lake
Oroklini Lake is one of only seven natural wetlands in Cyprus. The site is located about 10km from the city of Larnaka town and...
Germasogeia Walks / Discover the Natural Area of Germasogeia
The Lemesos (Limassol) village of Germasogeia offers two guided tours by bus and foot on alternating weeks.
The first tour of ‘A Village Blessed by...
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Local
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The procurement arm of the Ministry of Health issued an invitation on Wednesday to all nursing professionals who are interested to bid for the...
Economy
Cyprus public debt spikes to €24.5 billion due to covid-19 crisis
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Local
Shops closed for Holy Spirit Monday
The Labour Ministry said today that all general shops will remain closed for the public holiday of Whit Monday (Kataklysmos) on June 8.
It added...
Local
Kindergartens, special schools open on June 9
Public and private kindergartens reopen on June 9, the Education Ministry said on Wednesday, citing an earlier decision by the Council of Ministers.
Their operation...
Taste
Local Food
Poulles (Υoung kolokassi)
Either you thrash the coriander seeds in a mortar, without making them into dust, or you gradually crush them in a blender.
Remove the edges...
Local Food
Pork cooked in wine
Crush the coriander seeds in a pestle and mortar or pulse-blend in a blender, taking care not to over-grind.
Put the meat in bowl (not...
Local Food
Lefkaritikos tavas – O ‘protinos’
Wash and dry the meat and rice separately.
In a ‘tava’ (oven proof deep clay pot) first put a layer of five-six pieces of meat...
Local Food
Local cuisine: An introduction
Rich in fresh ingredients and tasty herbs, offers the very best of Mediterranean culinary delights. Head out to a tavern and feast on a...