THE PICTURESQUE HARBOUR OF KATO PAPHOS
A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR VISITORS A PICTURESQUE HARBOUR The picturesque Paphos harbour not only offers some truly stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, but also acts as a hub for…
CYPRUS BEER FESTIVALS
A SERIES OF LIVELY OUTDOOR EVENTS Cyprus hosts several highly anticipated annual beer festivals throughout the summer and autumn across the island. These lively outdoor events feature local microbreweries, international…
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…
RECIPE FOR MIXED NUT STRING PASTRY ROLLS – KATAIFI
Kataifi is a popular Cypriot sweet pastry roll made with finely chopped, spiced mixed nuts that are wrapped in buttered, crispy, stringy pastry that is then bathed in a lemon-scented…
CYPRIOT LOUNTZA
THE FOOD OF SHEPHERDS A TASTE OF RICH CULINARY HERITAGE Cyprus Lountza ham is a Cypriot delicacy with origins dating back to ancient times. Resourceful Cypriot shepherds needed a long-lasting…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS SWEET BREAD – TAHINOPITA
Cypriot Tahinopita is a traditional, plant-based sweet bread or pastry, filled with a rich paste of tahini, brown sugar, and warm cinnamon. Literally translating to tahini pie, it consists of…
OKTOBERFEST IN CYPRUS 2026
GERMAN-THEMED FUN IN CYPRUS HONOURING GERMAN TRADITIONS Blending authentic German traditions with Mediterranean flair, several local venues and resorts announce specific Oktoberfest weekends every year. These include vibrant Bavarian-themed festivals,…
THE LIMASSOL WINE FESTIVAL 2026
BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER WHEN IS THE WINE FESTIVAL HAPPENING THIS YEAR? The Limassol wine festival is one of the most anticipated events of the year in Cyprus. This vibrant celebration…
A SWEET PRESERVE, CYPRUS GLYKO
WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT GLYKO? Slowly boiled in a thick sugar syrup, ‘glyko’, also known as ‘spoon sweets’, is a unique Cypriot dessert that has been developed through the ages…
CYPRUS HONEY
THE MEDICINAL VALUE OF THIS ANCIENT OLD PRODUCT CYPRUS APICULTURE Honey was a prized possession in the ancient world. Several civilisations revered it as a traditional medicinal food. Some even…