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A TRADITIONAL CYPRIOT DRINK ORIGINALLY MADE BY CYPRIOT MONKS Soumada is a traditional Cypriot drink that has a deep-rooted history.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,…
CYPRUS KOUPES
IT’S ALL IN A KOUPA! THE CYPRIOT STREET FOOD IS TO BE RECOGNISED! A TRADITIONAL STREET FOOD It is hoped that the humble Cypriot KOUPA, which has existed on the…
A SELECTION OF MUST-TRY CYPRIOT DISHES
A MELTING POT OF CYPRUS FLAVOURS A FOOD LOVER’S PARADISE EXPLORING TRADITIONAL CYPRIOT CUISINE There is an abundance of flavours to try when exploring the rich culinary heritage of Cyprus,…
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…