FOOD & BEVERAGES

Stifado is a traditional, hearty Cypriot stew that is usually made with tender cuts of beef. This flavourful dish is one of the island’s most prominent dishes and brings the…

A TRADITION THAT COMES WITH A RANGE OF AROMAS Tsiknopempti, also known as ‘Stinky Thursday’, is a traditional day of celebration in Cyprus. It is always celebrated on the Thursday…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A TRADITIONAL CYPRIOT DRINK ORIGINALLY MADE BY CYPRIOT MONKS Soumada is a traditional Cypriot drink that has a deep-rooted history.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…

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.…

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…

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,…