Cyprus
ISLANDBOOK
Mediterranean Sea
An island of limestone coast, pine mountains and very long summers.
Voir
- 01Troodos mountainsPine forest and painted churches in the cool centre of the island.
- 02Limestone covesPale rock arches and clear water along the western shore.
- 03Ancient theatresStone seats cut toward the sea, still used on summer nights.
- 04Carob warehousesThick stone buildings from the days of the black gold trade.
Faire
- 01Swim in springThe sea is warm from May, and the coast is quiet before June.
- 02Mountain villagesNarrow lanes, stone houses and shade under old plane trees.
- 03Coastal walkingMarked paths follow the cliffs where the land meets the sea.
- 04Sunset at the capeThe light drops fast and the rock turns from cream to gold.
Manger
- 01Meze tableTwenty small plates arriving slowly over a long evening.
- 02HalloumiSheep and goat cheese, grilled until it squeaks and browns.
- 03CommandariaA sweet wine pressed here since the age of the crusaders.
Artisanat
- 01Lefkara laceFine needlework from the foothills, counted thread by thread.
- 02Basket weavingReed and cane shaped into forms used for centuries.