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Seftalies

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Seftalies

When you go to order a kebab or “souvlaki” in Cyprus, chances are you will be asked, “Mix?. The “ed” gets dropped off in translation. You are being asked if you would like your keb…

Tahini (Tashi) Recipe

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Tahini (Tashi) Recipe

Prep time Cook time Total time Difficulty Degree Serves 10 minutes 10 minutes Easy 4 persons Tahini can be used as a dipping sauce, a salad dressing, as a spread on bread or sandwi…

Tzatziki Dip

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Tzatziki Dip

Go to any Supermarket in Cyprus and you will see on display trays of dips available for purchase: Taramosalata, Houmous, Melitzanosalata (aubergine dip), Tahini, and of course Tzat…

18 June 2016: Sports Day In Akti Olympion

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18 June 2016: Sports Day In Akti Olympion

The Winter Swimmers club and Olympion Beach Friends in collaboration with the Sports For All Program have organized a Sports Day on Saturday 18 June 2016 at 10am at the Olympians b…

Kalo Pascha

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Kalo Pascha

Catholic and Orthodox Easter can fall weeks apart. If you came to Cyprus during the last days of April 2016, and you were not familiar with Greek (or other) Orthodox Christianity y…

Lemonada (Fresh Homemade Lemonade)

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Lemonada (Fresh Homemade Lemonade)

Lemonade is well known in Cypriot hospitality as a refreshing welcoming drink offered to guests all year round, and especially at Summertime. When prepared can be kept for several …

Kolokasi

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Kolokasi

Kolokasi Kolokasi is a root vegetable that grows in Cyprus. In order to cook kolokasi it’s important to know how to treat it. Have in mind that you never wash kolokasi. First you p…

Agios Minas Monastery

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Agios Minas Monastery

The monastery of Agios Minas is located in the village Vavla and it is one of the biggest in Cyprus. The monastery dates back to the early 16th century and is mentioned by monk Vas…

Sculpture Park in Limassol

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Sculpture Park in Limassol

The Sculpture Park is located in Molos Seaside Park of Limassol. The park is decorated by sculptures of 16 artists from Cyprus, Greece and other countries. The choice of the sculpt…

Tomato and Glistirida(Purslane) Salad- Recipe

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Tomato and Glistirida(Purslane) Salad- Recipe

The leaves, stems, and flower buds of Purslane are edible.Can be added to soups, stir fried or into vegetable juice. Prep time Cook time Total time Difficulty Degree Serves 15 minu…

The House of Dionysos

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The House of Dionysos

The House of Dionysos is a monument of New Paphos and with Palepaphos, together they have been included in the list of World Heritage of UNESCO. The House was build in the Roman pe…

Pourgouri Pilafi(Crushed wheat) Recipe

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Pourgouri Pilafi(Crushed wheat) Recipe

Pourgouri is a cereal food made from crushed wheat. Can be served with yoghurt-(a favourite combination for kids in Cyprus) or to be serve with meat dishes. Prep time Cook time Tot…

Multifunctional Limassol Seaside Park

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Multifunctional Limassol Seaside Park

Multifunctional Limassol Seaside Park is an extension of the Akti Olympion beach to the old harbor and occupies an area of 65.000m2. The area has several pedestrian streets, windin…

"Flaouna" - Easter bread

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"Flaouna" - Easter bread

“Flaouna” - Easter Bread “Flaouna” is a delicious cheese filled pastry prepared for consumption on Easter Sunday and the days following. The cheese that is used for the flaouna is …

Karpouzi(Watermelon)

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Karpouzi(Watermelon)

Watermelon is the favourite summer fruit in Cyprus . It can be served cold alone as a fruit, as a “gliko tou koutaliou”- (sweet rind preserve), as a granite or smoothie. It contain…