DK Travel : Cyprus : Editor's choice

Cyprus : Editor's choice

Afelia

Lean cubes of tender pork, marinated overnight in red wine and flavoured with cumin, cinnamon, coriander and pepper are the mainstay of this quintessentially Greek Cypriot casserole dish.
Agios Ambrosios

Ambelida and Anassa (red and white) are the leading labels from this ecological winery, which prides itself on using the minimum of pesticides, fertilizers and additives.
Akrotiri Peninsula

The peninsula’s salt lake is a refuge in winter for bright pink flamingoes and other migrant birds.
Alassa Park

This green oasis, with an aviary and flock of peacocks, makes a pleasant change from busy Limassol.
Almyrolivado

The focal point of this hillside spot is a giant juniper tree, said to be the oldest tree on the island.
Antifonitis Monastery

A painted Pantokrator (Christ) gazes down from the dome of this 12th-century church.
Aphrodite Waterpark

This visitor attraction has dozens of different thrills, spills, chutes and pools (see Aphrodite Waterpark, Pafos).
Barbouni

Tiny red mullet are bony but delicious and served fried.
Baths of Aphrodite

Hidden away in a tiny valley is the goddess’s mythical bathing pool. Around the spring is a network of walking trails.
Beers

Brewed in Cyprus are KEO, Carlsberg and Five Beer, plus Leon – first produced in 1937 and recently reintroduced. Most foreign beers are also available everywhere.