DK Travel : Cyprus : Editor's choice

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Tochni

Surrounded by vineyards and farmland, Tochni has a traditional feel, with old stone houses lining narrow streets.
Tomb of Makarios

Sentries keep watch around the clock outside the mountain-top tomb of Archbishop Makarios III (see Archbishop Makarios). From the summit you can see for miles across the forests.
Trikoukia

The church of Panagia Trikoukiotissa is all that remains of this monastery built in the 13th century. The church contains an icon of the Virgin which is credited with the ability to bring rain to parched fields.
Tsiakkas Winery

Set high in the Troodos Mountains, Tsiakkas has won awards for its red, white and rosé wines, made by blending traditional grape varieties with foreign imports.
Vouni

Built around 480 BC, the royal palace’s design in this village shows clear Persian influences.
Vouni Donkey Sanctuary

Vouni is a half-deserted spot whose old-fashioned houses have earned it conservation-area status. The sanctuary at Stena, just outside the village, gives a retirement home to more than 100 donkeys.
Vouni Panagia Winery

Also taking advantage of Panagia’s perfect soil and climate is the Vouni Panagia winery, which produces a good dry white called Alina, a hefty red labelled as Plakota and the fine Pampela rosé, all of which can be sampled and bought here.
Wine

Red and white wines from Cyprus are generally unpretentious, quaffable and cheap, and quality continues to improve.
Zalatina

Zalatina, or brawn, is usually served with a relish of capers and a wild spiny pickle called kapari .
Zivania

Brace yourself for this fiery, grappa -style spirit. Not to be consumed in quantity.