Cypriot food is world-famous –  'Hellim' in Turkish, 'Halloumi' in Greek, 'Kofte' in Turkish, 'Koftedes' in Greek, 'Dolma' in Turkish, and 'Dolmades' in Greek and 'Kebap'  are only some of the Cypriot dishes. You can also taste the local sweet red wine 'Commandaria' or 'Ouzo'. 'Cypriot Coffe' served with a glass of water is also traditional, but why with a glass of water on the side? Don't forget to ask your guide the reason for your visit and do not leave the island without having a cup of Cypriot coffee.

Cyprus has a unique history and culture as many civilizations had passed thru decades. Byzantine, Lusignan, Venetian, Ottoman, and English are some of these civilizations.

Where ever you go on the island you come up with the name of Goddess Aphrodite(Venus).  The legend is that the goddess of love once had risen from the waters of Aphrodite's Rock in Paphos. For the best experience, drive there to take in the breathtaking scenery and have a swim as many people do. It is said that once Walt Disney's production of 'Snow White and 7 Dwarfs' had inspired by the Castle of St. Hilarion which is located in the Kyrenia Mountains when he wrote his book. Leonardo da Vinci never came to Cyprus but he had ordered a table cloth from Lefkara village. They made a special design and named it after him. If you ever go to the Cathedral in Milan you can see the lacework of 'lefkaridi' being exhibited there. William Shakespeare had inspired by the Othello Tower and its history. He wrote his play which has the same name  'Othello'. Lawrence Durell came to Cyprus and stayed in Bellapais village( Kyrenia) in 1953 and wrote his book 'The Bitter Lemons of Cyprus'.