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Cyprus

ISLANDBOOK

Mediterranean Sea

Cyprus35.13 · 33.43Abrir mapa

An island of limestone coast, pine mountains and very long summers.

Ver

  1. 01Troodos mountainsPine forest and painted churches in the cool centre of the island.
  2. 02Limestone covesPale rock arches and clear water along the western shore.
  3. 03Ancient theatresStone seats cut toward the sea, still used on summer nights.
  4. 04Carob warehousesThick stone buildings from the days of the black gold trade.

Hacer

  1. 01Swim in springThe sea is warm from May, and the coast is quiet before June.
  2. 02Mountain villagesNarrow lanes, stone houses and shade under old plane trees.
  3. 03Coastal walkingMarked paths follow the cliffs where the land meets the sea.
  4. 04Sunset at the capeThe light drops fast and the rock turns from cream to gold.

Comer

  1. 01Meze tableTwenty small plates arriving slowly over a long evening.
  2. 02HalloumiSheep and goat cheese, grilled until it squeaks and browns.
  3. 03CommandariaA sweet wine pressed here since the age of the crusaders.

Artesanía

  1. 01Lefkara laceFine needlework from the foothills, counted thread by thread.
  2. 02Basket weavingReed and cane shaped into forms used for centuries.