Aldiana Cyprus

Cypriot Wine - Koumandaria

by greekcypriot

The Cypriot wine:
Commandaria is the oldest name for a wine in the world. The name derives from the Grande Commanderie (feudal estate) of the Knights Hospitaller of St. John of Jerusalem, an ecclesiastical military order headquartered at Kolossi.

Commandaria is a dark sweet dessert wine made from grapes grown in an area on the southern foothills of the Troodos Mountains.
Cyprus has a very long history of wine production and the island has fifteen indigenous varieties of grape.

Legend tells us that the first mortal to learn the secret of making wine was Icarios, who learned the art from Dionysus, the god of wine himself the scene can be seen today in a mosaic at the House of Dionysus at Kato Pafos. The words “Be happy and drink well” were found on an inscription at the site and archeological evidence of viticulture and winemaking can be seen in museums around the island.

Many of the wineries welcome visitors for guided tours and tastings, and there is also The Cyprus Wine Museum at the village of Erimi.

Pyla- this is a UN...

by cheekymarieh

This is a UN controlled area in the buffer zone. Both Greek and Turkish Cypriots still live together. There are Greek and Turkish schools, Greek and Turkish shops, many Greek restaurants and also a Turkish cafe in the main square.

The village is situated just off the main coast road out of Larnaca and is well sign posted.

A word of warning - since this is part of the buffer zone, don't try and take any photos!

Tomb of Umm Haram

by freya_heaven

The Hala Sultan Tekke is a major pilgrimage place for Muslims. With the Aunt of the Prophet Mohammed being buried here after she fell off her mule & broke her neck. It is quite high ranking in the Islamic pilgrimage stakes, 4th or 5th I have read

Paralimni

by gigina

Paralimni is a town situated in the South East of Cyprus, a little way inland, within the Famagusta District. Since the Turkish occupation of Northern Cyprus, it has increased in size and status, due to the migration of many refugees fleeing from the North. Many of the people who work in the tourist industry of Protaras and Agia Napa live in Paralimni, which is the now temporary administrative centre of the Famagusta District and the biggest municipality of the Greek Cypriot controlled area of the district. It has become what it seems a small capital city of the non-occupied Famagusta area

My Larnaca Homepage

by freddie18

"Welcome to Larnaca - Cyprus"

I love Cyprus. I visited this tiny island for the 8th time in October 2008. I checked in with my family in a Larnaca hotel as it was a very convenient place to stay being close to the Larnaca International Airport.

Larnaca is the international gateway to the island of Cyprus. It is one of the oldest cities in the world rich with historical sites complimenting its deep-blue sea, bright sandy beaches and reliably sunny skies.

I would like to give you an example of how beautiful Larnaca is. The photo you see on my Larnaca Homepage is an amazing shot. I have waited hours on the terrace of my hotel to catch a glimpe of the sunset. Enjoy!

I will continue describing the inner beauty of Larnaca on my tips. Hope you will like it.