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…
THE ORIGINS OF CYPRIOT OUZO
A TOAST TO CYPRIOT OUZO WHAT IS OUZO? Originating from Greece, Ouzo is a clear aniseed-based spirit that has maintained a strong presence in Cyprus for at least 500 years.…
CYPRUS WINE MUSEUM
A UNIQUE MUSEUM Housed in a traditional stone building, the Cyprus Wine Museum can be found in the village of Erimi, within the Limassol district. The museum offers a unique…
CYPRIOT CHEESE ANARI
A LESSER-KNOWN CYPRIOT CHEESE WHAT IS ANARI? Cyprus cheeses have influenced Cypriot cooking for centuries, and although it is a lesser-known than HALLOUMI CHEESE, it is just as widespread in…
RECIPE FOR CYPRIOT CUSTARD PIE – GALATOPOUREKO
Galatopoureko is a delicious, creamy custard pie-based dessert. It is traditionally made with a wholesome homemade milk-based custard, filo pastry, and syrup. The filo pastry creates a glorious crunch against…
THE STORY OF THE FRAPPE
A VARIED COFFEE STORY Coffee can trace its evolution back through the ages from when it began as a simple concoction to the popular drink enjoyed globally today. As a…
THE CYPRUS SAUSAGE ALSO KNOWN AS ‘SHEFTALIA’
A QUITE ESSENTIALLY CYPRIOT SAUSAGE! Heavily celebrated in Cypriot local cuisine, sheftalia to many are more than just homemade sausages. Wrapped in delicate caul fat, this traditional Cypriot delicacy is…
CYPRUS TOMATO SAUCE ALSO KNOWN AS YIAHNI
THE SAUCES THAT DOMINATE MEDITERRANEAN COOKING A SOUTH AMERICAN LEGACY The simple tomato, which is native to the Andes Mountains, is actually considered a fruit. The tomato is a member…