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Category Archives: Cyprus Traditions

Cyprus Customs

At various ancient and holy places around the island of Cyprus it is not uncommon to find a tree or bush festooned with strips of cloth, rags and hand... >> READ MORE

Traditional Cyprus Sweets

One of the most unusual but commonly seen traditional sweets in Cyprus is Soutjouko, prounced sheh-SHOO-keh, which looks like long strings of green wa... >> READ MORE

Carob – The ‘Black Gold’ of Cyprus

Driving around Cyprus in your hire car you will see a huge variety of flowers, bushes, shrubs and trees. One of the more interesting and native to the... >> READ MORE

NAME DAYS FOR GREEK CYPRIOTS

What’s in a name? In Cyprus – and Greece – the answer is a great deal. Unlike the UK, where naming a new-born child may be the result of a w... >> READ MORE

CYPRUS COFFEE

Coffee is perhaps one of the most widely traded commodities in the world – and is consumed as a refreshing beverage across the international landsca... >> READ MORE

ZIVANIA – WHAT IT IS AND HOW IT’S MADE

Considering that the tradition of wine-making runs through the veins of Cyprus and it’s ancient heritage, it’s hardly surprising that this Country... >> READ MORE

KEO BEER & BREWERY – LIMASSOL

Think of a country – Cyprus. Now think of a beer – KEO ! Yes, Cyprus may be known for its sun-drenched beaches and vibrant nightlife scene – but... >> READ MORE

TRADITIONAL CYPRUS MEZE

Cyprus is probably best known for its sun-kissed European ‘Blue Flag’ beaches and visitor attractions ranging from the vibrant club scene in Agia ... >> READ MORE

THE CYPRUS DONKEY

In bygone days, the donkey was used as a beast of burden and a transport of necessity over choice – if not delight. But that was then and this i... >> READ MORE