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KamaresKamares (Greek for arches) is the name given to part of the aqueduct that carried water from the Tremythos river into the city of Larnaka In the mid 19th century. Larnaka had rapid…
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Cyprus Alive“Cyprus Alive” has now been going for a month. Everyday the lively team of about 15 contributors has been posting articles on Cyprus to cover every kind of interest: Events, tradit…
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Kilani VillageΚilani village is located in the mountains above Limassol. It is one of the wine villages and has a rich historical tradition and cultural heritage. The name of the village comes f…
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The White Cliffs of LefkaraOutside the Church of the Holy Cross in Lefkara , a sign explains the origin of the village’s name. Visitors are invited to look beyond the valley below, to the cliffs across the w…
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Cyprus Forests are beautifulLast weekend may have been the water festival in Cyprus, but it turned out to be more a time of fire. With temperatures of 41C in some parts of the island, no less than 34 fires st…
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Highway A1: Lefkosia - LimassolThe largest and most used highway in Cyprus, is the four-lane, 73 km long, A1 road that connects Nicosia with Limassol. The road was completed in 1984 and has (since undergone seve…
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Lahanodolmades me avgolemonoChristina showed you how to pick vine leaves for stuffing and Myrtia showed you how to prepare them, but there is another kind of dolmades or “koupepia” as they are known in Cyprus…
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Kafes Kipriakos (Traditional Cyprus Coffee)Cyprus coffee is well known in Cypriot hospitality as a welcoming drink offered to guests all year round and at any occasion. In the past years you could find Traditional Cyprus Co…
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Apricot jam recipeApricot jam recipe A very simple and easy to make recipe for a very delicious apricot jam …my favorite! All you need is: 1kg apricots cut in halves or quarters (if they are very bi…
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Patates Antinaktes (Baby potatoes cooked in red wine)Prep time Cook time Total time Difficulty Degree Serves 10-15 minutes 10 minutes 25 minutes Easy 2 persons Whether mashed, baked or roasted, people often consider potatoes as comfo…
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Excavations at the Ayios Tychonas-KlimonasExcavations at the Ayios Tychonas-Klimonas site have revealed the earliest manifestation worldwide, of an agricultural and village way of life known to date. The findings were anno…
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Louvi me kolokithia(Black eye beans/peas with palkapa zucchini)Prep time Cook time Total time Difficulty Degree Serves 10-15 minutes 20-30 minutes 40 minutes Easy 2 persons In Cyprus black-eyed beans/peas are eaten with vegetables, olive oil, …
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Potamitissa VillagePotamitissa is a small village surrounded by high mountains, which offers the visitor a sense of peace and tranquillity. According to researchers, a Byzantine monastery dedicated t…
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The Special Sunrise in LimassolThe city of Limassol is an ideal place for visiting as it offers perfect Mediterranean climate and the sea water temperature allows swimming all year round. It is also known for it…
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Stuffed zucchini blossoms recipeStuffed zucchini blossoms recipe Zucchini blossoms can be cooked in various ways. You can fry them and have a delicious starter, or fill them with cheese and herbs. Today I will sh…