Culture & tradition
6 guides in this category.
Aphrodite mythology and sacred sites in Cyprus
Follow the myth of Aphrodite across Cyprus — Petra tou Romiou, the Paphos sanctuary, the Baths of Aphrodite, and what the mythology actually means.
Byzantine icons in Cyprus: where to see the finest collections
Where to see Cyprus's finest Byzantine icons — the Byzantine Museum in Nicosia, Kykkos Monastery, and the stolen icon story that shook the art world.
Cypriot coffee culture: the kafeneion, the cup, and the ritual
A guide to Cypriot coffee culture — how to order Cypriot coffee, what a kafeneion is, how coffee culture differs in Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities.
Cyprus traditional villages: the best to visit and why
Guide to Cyprus's most beautiful traditional villages — Omodos, Lefkara, Kakopetria, Fikardou, Pissouri, and more. What to see, eat, and when to go.
Divided Nicosia: a walking guide to the last divided capital
Walk both sides of Nicosia's Green Line — the old town, Ledra Street crossing, North Nicosia's covered bazaar, and what to see on each side.
Lefkara lace and silverwork: the complete visitor's guide
Everything you need to know about visiting Lefkara — buying genuine lefkaritika lace, silverwork, what to eat, and how to get there from Larnaca or Limassol.