RECIPE FOR CYPRUS TRIFLE – SHARLOTTA
A Sharlotta is a deliciously refreshing Cyprus trifle type dessert enjoyed all year round on the island of Cyprus. It is usually served as a dessert after a meal and…
THE PICTURESQUE HARBOUR OF KATO PAPHOS
A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR VISITORS VIBRANT & DYNAMIC The harbour area of Kato Paphos serves as a popular destination for all types of visitors. This often vibrant and dynamic destination…
RECIPE FOR MIXED NUT STRING PASTRY ROLLS – KATAIFI
Kataifi is a popular Cypriot dessert made with finely chopped mixed nuts that are wrapped into buttered crispy stringy pastry. This dessert is scented with ground clove and cinnamon and…
THE SWEET SCENT OF CYPRUS ROSES
A LONG-STANDIND CYPRIOT FLORAL TRADITION PERFECT CONDITIONS The origins of Cypriot roses can be traced back to ancient times. Evidence suggests that the fragrant flower was cultivated in Cyprus over…
CYPRUS’S ALMOND DRINK SOUMADA
A TRADITIONAL CYPRIOT DRINK ORIGINALLY MADE BY CYPRIOT MONKS Soumada is a traditional Cypriot drink that has a deep-rooted history. Normally taken with ice in the summer or served piping…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS SWEET BREAD – TAHINOPITA
Tahinopita is a traditional Cypriot sweet bread or pastry, literally translating to tahini pie. It consists of a yeast-leavened dough that uses sesame seed paste, also known as tahini paste.…
CYPRIOT LOUNTZA
THE FOOD OF SHEPHERDS A TASTE OF RICH CULINARY HERITAGE Cyprus Lountza ham is a Cypriot delicacy that can trace its origins back to ancient times. Resourceful Cypriot shepherds needed…
RECIPE FOR BULGUR WHEAT PIES – KOUPES
KOUPES are a delicious Cypriot street food that is traditionally made from a bulgur wheat crust. Stuffed with a minced meat mixture, they are mainly consumed as savoury snacks throughout…
BASIC PICNIC SAFETY RULES
A CALMING SPACE BY NATURE There are several protected designated picnic areas situated across the island. Spanning the coast, as well as mountainous areas, and the plains of the island,…
A SWEET PRESERVE, CYPRUS GLYKO
WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT GLYKO? ‘Glyko’, also known as a ‘spoon sweets’, is a unique Cypriot dessert that has been developed through the ages. Made from more or less anything,…