The Unspoilt North-West

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The Unspoilt North-West

Neighborhoods

A quiet village with picturesque houses. Perched on the hill above the Chrysochou river valley. Orange groves and olive trees
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A quiet village with picturesque houses. Perched on the hill above the Chrysochou river valley. Orange groves and olive trees

Local places of interest

The local dam with a large reservoir lake, ideal for hiking and bird watching
Evretou
The local dam with a large reservoir lake, ideal for hiking and bird watching

Local wineries

One of the best wineries in the region. Stunning views. Excellent wines. Try Einalia (roze), Single vineyard Xynisteri (white), Aion (red made from the local grape Maratheftiko) and the flagship Methy (Cabernet Sauvignon)
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Vasilikon winery
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One of the best wineries in the region. Stunning views. Excellent wines. Try Einalia (roze), Single vineyard Xynisteri (white), Aion (red made from the local grape Maratheftiko) and the flagship Methy (Cabernet Sauvignon)
Very good local wines. Maratheftiko, Xynisteri and Shiraz are top. Restaurant with stunning views.
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Kolios Winery
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Very good local wines. Maratheftiko, Xynisteri and Shiraz are top. Restaurant with stunning views.
Local winery in the village of Panagia. Excellent Maratheftiko and micro-vinifications of local grape varieties
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Vouni Panayia Winery
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Local winery in the village of Panagia. Excellent Maratheftiko and micro-vinifications of local grape varieties

Nature walks

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Akamas Peninsula National Park
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If you want something different head for the mountains. 35 km away, pine forests, cedar and mouflon (the wild sheep of Cyprus). The road is winding but the scenery is breathtaking!
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Stavros tis Psokas
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If you want something different head for the mountains. 35 km away, pine forests, cedar and mouflon (the wild sheep of Cyprus). The road is winding but the scenery is breathtaking!
Nice walk and waterfalls.
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Kritou Tera
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Nice walk and waterfalls.
Beautiful, relatively easy walk with amazing views of the Akamas peninsula
Smigies Nature Trail
Beautiful, relatively easy walk with amazing views of the Akamas peninsula

Food scene

If you want an intimate gourmet dinner, this is the place to be!
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Old Town Restaurant
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If you want an intimate gourmet dinner, this is the place to be!
Fresh fish straight from the fishing boat. Eat it sitting on the edge of the water
Y&P Fish Tavern
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Fresh fish straight from the fishing boat. Eat it sitting on the edge of the water
Beautiful spa open to non-residents. Wonderful setting. Excellent restaurant
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Ayii Anargyri Natural Healing Spa Resort
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Beautiful spa open to non-residents. Wonderful setting. Excellent restaurant
Traditional Cyprus taverna in Polis. Excellent quality
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Moustakallis Tavern
10 9is Iouliou
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Traditional Cyprus taverna in Polis. Excellent quality
Traditional Cyprus taverna. Excellent service
Tavern I PAREA
6 Ayiou Nikolaou
Traditional Cyprus taverna. Excellent service

Monasteries

An ancient monastery and a winery!
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Chrysoroyiatissa Monastery
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An ancient monastery and a winery!
One of the largest, most famous and ancient monasteries of Cyprus, founded in the 11th century. A day trip and worth combining with Stavros tis Psokas and Cedar valley
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Kykkos Monastery
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One of the largest, most famous and ancient monasteries of Cyprus, founded in the 11th century. A day trip and worth combining with Stavros tis Psokas and Cedar valley