Local Archaeological Museum of Marion-Arsinoe, Polis Chrysochous
Located in the Pafos (Paphos) resort of Polis Chrysochous, the Local Archaeological Museum of Marion-Arsinoe consists of an interesting collection of antiquities discovered in...
Popular Art Museum in Spilia
The “Popular Art Museum” is situated at the entrance of the core of Spilia, upon the community’s main road. It was established in 2005...
The Museum of Shoemaker Christos Chrysanthou
The “Museum of the shoemaker Christos Chrysanthou” in Spilia was created by Andreas Christos Chrysanthou in the memory of his father. The inauguration ceremony...
The Steni Museum of Village Life
The Steni Museum of Village Life is a tribute to all the villagers who lived in Steni during the challenging years, from its founding...
The Museum of Natural History of Pomos
The Museum of Natural History of Pomos showcases rocks, minerals and fossils found in Cyprus, including at the bottom of the Mediterranean, and in...
The Avgorou Ethnographic Museum
The Ethnographic Museum in the village of Avgorou is housed in a 1921 twostorey, traditional residence (the Koutras House), and depicts the daily life...
Thalassa Agia Napa Municipal Museum
Named after the Greek word for ‘sea’ - the Thalassa Museum was created to promote awareness of the marine heritage of Cyprus from prehistoric...
Industrial Museum – Agia Varvara village
The early industrial workshop of Agia Varvara combines a traditional house with the place of work to form an interesting museum that showcases daily...
Carob Museums – Anogyra Village
The island’s Carob Museums can be found in the village of Anogyra, which is located halfway between Lemesos (Limassol) and Pafos (Paphos) (400 metres...
Byzantine Museum of the Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Oreinis
The Byzantine Museum of Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Oreinis is situated inside the Bishopric Palace, in the community of Episkopeio, Lefkosia (Nicosia).
In the...
Byzantine Museum of Arsinoe
Situated at the Holy Bishopric in the picturesque village of Peristerona, the Byzantine Museum of Arsinoe has one of the largest collections of icons...
Arsos Folk Art Museum
The Folk Art Museum of the mountainous village of Arsos was founded in 1997 and is housed in a restored 18th century residence, which...
Basket Weaving Museum – Ineia Village
Located in the village of Ineia - with its spectacular views across the Akamas Peninsula - the local museum houses a collection of traditionally...
The Natural Bridge of Koraka
This is the most known natural bridge in Cyprus. It is located at Cape Greco in Agia Napa and its beauty is amazing. This...
Troodos Environmental Centre
Located close to Plateia Troodous (Troodos Square), the Environmental Centre offers information and an insight on the Troodos National Park; its environmental significance, information...
Sea Caves in Paphos and Agia Napa
Sea Caves in Peyia
At the seafrond of Peyia village in Paphos, the sea caves are creating a remarkable view. This is a unique place...
Zuhuri Mosque
Zahuri Mosque lies between the Kebir (Buyuk) Mosque and the Church of Agios Lazaros (Saint Lazarus) on Nicolaou Roussou Street. It was built in...
Tuzla Mosque
Situated in the old part of town (behind the ruins of ancient Kition), Tuzla Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Larnaka, and...
Kebir (Buyuk) Tzami Mosque
Located at the end of Athens Avenue, just opposite the Medieval Castle, the Kebir (Buyuk) Mosque is perhaps the first Ottoman mosque in Cyprus....
6 beautiful old bridges your camera will fall in love with!
Akapnou Bridge
Akapnou village in the Limassol region is built on the slopes of a hill, extending over Eptagonia wider area. The original site of...
Folklore Museum ‘Kostas Kaimakliotis’ – Aradippou
The Folklore Museum in the village of Aradippou was founded in 2007 as a centre for preserving, researching and promoting Cypriot Folklore Tradition.
Housed in...
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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...