Nothing can compare with a holiday in the wholesome, serene environment of a village tucked in the hills of Cyprus. Cyprus Villages offers you the unique opportunity to live in a traditional stone-built village home – stroll along the cobbled paths to the village square, have a coffee in the local café and settle into an easy-going Mediterranean lifestyle that respects timeless traditions. Before you know it, you will be a member of the local community and will enjoy the generous Cypriot hospitality that can be summed up in a single word – ‘kopiaste’, which means ‘come and join us.’
Cyprus Villages was established in 1987 by Sofronis Potamitis to revive rural communities and preserve the traditional houses of bygone days. Several abandoned family houses in the villages of Tochni, Kalavasos and Psematismenos were thoroughly renovated to provide comfort without sacrificing their original character and all houses are licensed by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. The villages are situated halfway between Larnaca and Lemesos and are only seven kilometres to the beach.
Cyprus Villages offers you a choice of one and two-bedroom apartments with self-catering facilities in a well-equipped kitchenette, central heating/air-conditioning and access to shared pool. On your veranda, in your patio or garden you can relax with a drink or a book any time of the day. In every village a swimming pool with sun beds is always within easy reach and reserved for the guests. The fine sands of Governor’s Beach offer bathers the convenience of facilities such as sun beds and umbrellas and is only a 10-minute drive from the Cyprus Villages.
You can also explore the remote corners of Cyprus and discover its hidden beauty through activities that bring you face to face with the heart and soul of Cyprus. Activities are designed to lead you to the core of rural life in Cyprus, including riding at the Drapia horse farm, cycling on professional bikes and guided tours, hiking and jogging on specially marked nature trails, fishing with a local fisherman, therapeutic massage, sports and relaxation massage, seeing how to make olive oil, and picking oranges and olives from December to February.
The guests at Cyprus Villages also have the opportunity to visit goat farms and watch the villagers prepare the island’s traditional halloumi cheese, made from goat’s milk. The traditional Cypriot breakfast includes fresh halloumi, olives, tomatoes, cucumber and homemade bread.
Cyprus Villages also organises weekly packages which include rental car. Join Enrico Travel for a yoga retreat group in Cyprus from June 30 to July 6, 2012.