AGRO-TOURISM IN THE TROODOS MOUNTAINS
A GROWING INDUSTRY
Agro-tourism in Cyprus is a growing industry, becoming a popular feature of the Troodos mountains area of the island. It is a great way for visitors to experience the island’s rural life, culture and natural beauty. Agro-tourism helps to support local farmers and businesses all over the island.
AGRO-TOURISM
Any visitors who partake in agro-tourism will gain valuable insight into village life and natural farming practices. They will also experience the inner workings of the traditional, yet modern villages of Cyprus today and have the opportunity to acknowledge and connect with the local agricultural way of life. Experiencing village life first-hand, they will also be able to sample local customs and traditions in rural Cyprus.
A RURAL SETTING
Visitors wanting to participate in agro-tourism have the option of choosing a suitable rural setting.
There are several different types of accommodation available. Visitors can opt to stay in a traditional farmhouse, cottage, country villa, rural guest house or hotel. There are also camping and glamping options. All of these different types of accommodations will offer a chance for nature lovers to embrace and experience the island’s natural beauty and the splendour of its mountainous areas.ar
LOCAL WORKSHOPS & FARM TOURS
Workshops that include farm tours, olive oil production, winemaking, and traditional cooking are readily available. These will allow visitors to sample village life in the mountains of Cyprus first-hand. Â
Visitors will spend time on real live working farms and take part in various farm tours. They will have the opportunity to partake in several farm activities and they will experience and learn about the island’s traditional agricultural practices. There are also trips to citrus groves and vineyards that allow visitors to join the harvest teams and see how a typical harvest is collected first-hand.
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WINE PRODUCTION
Cyprus also has a long tradition of viticulture. Special wine workshops allow visitors to gain knowledge and first-hand experience of how wine is made using traditional Cypriot methods.Â
LOCALLY SOURCED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
Special cooking workshops are available that allow visitors to cook their own ersions of classic Cypriot dishes. They select their own fresh, locally sourced organic ingredients and are then taught to cook these traditional Cypriot recipes.
OLIVE OIL PRODUCTION
Trips are also available to the famous Cyprus olive groves. Thses trips allow for visitors to actively participate in the process of olive harvesting. Visitors will also be afforded the chance to follow the Olives to the local press and experience the process of an olive press first-hand. They will be directly involved in the production of locally sourced olive oil.Â
NATURE & HIKING TRAILS
The Cyprus countryside is there to be both explored and enjoyed Several pre-designated nature trails wind their way through the mountains. These trails offer a chance to explore the island’s flora and fauna on foot or on bike and they are rated in terms of difficulty Most offer clear concise signage with designated pit stops for rest and refreshments along the way.
BACKPACKERS
The nature trails are dotted with various camping and glamping sites. All offer good facilities for backpackers who want to traverse the mountains at their own pace.
