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Limnatis

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Limnatis

Limnati village is located at an average altitude of 480 meters and is about 20 kilometers north of the city of Limassol. The village is a typical example of traditional…

"Souvla"

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"Souvla"

“Souvla” “Souvla” is one of the most popular dishes in Cyprus. The preparation and cooking of souvla is usually a man’s job, women have to set the table and prepare the salad.…

The Wonderful Wines

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The Wonderful Wines

If you go to the Cyprus Wine Museum in Erimi just outside of Limassol you can see a photo of a reconstructed flask for storing wine. It dates back to 3500 BC according to the…

Proti Stagona

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Proti Stagona

We turned the corner and there was Koullis. We turned another corner and there were Anastasia and Stavrakis sitting at a café chatting to Aunt Timothea. Proti Stagona (First…

Dora Village

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Dora Village

Dora village is located about 40 km northwest of the city of Limassol, in the region of the wine producing villages . It is located at 615m average altitude at the foot of Kordylas…

The Cataclysm

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The Cataclysm

You are walking along the sea shore. Suddenly you see a bearded man in long flowing robes standing on a rowing boat and throwing a cross into the sea. You rub your eyes. “What’s…

Baptism

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Baptism

In many countries such as England, Christianity is largely (but not entirely) a matter of historical interest, landmarked by empty medieval churches and the occasional march…

Kilani Village

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Kilani Village

Κilani 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…

The White Cliffs of Lefkara

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The White Cliffs of Lefkara

Outside 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…

Kafes Kipriakos (Traditional Cyprus Coffee)

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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…

Kourabiedes (Traditional Christmas recipe)

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Kourabiedes (Traditional Christmas recipe)

It’s time for Christmas and for kourabiedes one of the favourite flavorful sweets. Tradition demands a lot of butter which gives aroma and taste in the recipe. Prep time Cook…

Melomakarona (Christmas Honey cookies)

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Melomakarona (Christmas Honey cookies)

Melomakarona are one of the favorite traditional Christmas sweets in Cyprus for kids and adults. Prep time Cook time Total time Difficulty Degree Serves 20 minutes 30 minutes 50…