Larnaka is proud of its traditions, which are still very much cherished and practised across the region. From pottery workshops to wineries and rural activities, you can not only watch Larnaka's interesting customs in action, but can participate too for a unique and authentic holiday experience!
Many of the traditions are still practised in Rural (Orini) Larnaka. This part of the region was declared a European Destination of Excellence in Cultural Tourism in 2017, with more information here.
Folkloric basket making demonstrations and Halloumi cheese making demonstrations incorporating the special baskets that were traditionally used in the process. Set in a traditional residence that displays various baskets used in olden-day life.
Name: Petros Nicolaou
Tel: +357 9920 5833
Village: Choirokoitia
Opening Hours: Upon request.
Halloumi cheese making by hand in the traditional way. Demonstrations and tasting.
Name: Eleni Mini Dairy
Tel: +357 2432 2014
Village: Skarinou
Opening Hours: Open Monday - Saturday, but demonstrations are upon request.
Name: Loulla Efthymiou
Tel: (+357) 9963 9388
Village: Choirokoitia
Opening Hours: 10am-5pm and extra hours upon request.
Name: Athienou Municipality
Tel: +357 2452 4002
Village: Athienou / Father Kallinikos Stavrovouniotis Restored House
Opening Hours: For groups all year round, upon request.
Beekeeping tours, honey production and bottling tours, honey tasting, bee-related and themed activities for children and adults, including apitherapy, bee wax crafts and informative programmes.
Name: ΕcoPhysis
Tel: +357 9917 1405
Village: Vavla
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9am-5pm and extra hours upon request.
Name: Oros Maxaira
Tel: +357 2562 2305
Village: Melini
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8am –4pm / Saturday & Sunday - upon reservation.
Available in Larnaka city and rural Larnaka. Demonstrations, tours, workshops and tasting.
Name: Ktima Christoudia
Tel: +357 9903 4828
Village: Kato Drys
Opening Hours: Daily & weekends 9am-5pm.
Name: Ktima Dafermou
Tel: +357 7000 8373
Village: Lefkara
Opening Hours: Upon request.
Name: Oak Tree Wine Cellar
Tel: +357 2481 5044
Location: Larnaka city centre
Opening Hours: Daily & weekends.
Name: Sunmoon Hospitality
Tel: +357 2440 0921
Location: Larnaka city centre
Opening Hours: Workshops by booking.
Donkey sanctuary in rural Larnaka with activities for all the family, including traditional product demonstrations and participation in the seasonal harvests.
Name: Golden Donkeys Farm
Tel: +357 9962 0736
Village: Skarinou
Opening Hours: Daily & Weekends 10am-6pm. Harvests upon request.
Nature-themed activities at the botanical gardens, including oil distillation demonstrations, crafts and decoration making, workshops using herbs and plants, natural cosmetic making and local products.
Name: Lumina Botanical Gardens
Tel: +357 9997 3631
Village: 1 Ithakis, Kornos village
Opening Hours: Upon request.
Demonstrations and tasting of handmade sweet and savoury delicacies; made in the traditional way from recipes passed down from generation to generation.
Name: Ermi
Tel: +357 9968 2817 / 2435 2003
Village: Agioi Vavatsinias
Opening Hours: Daily 7am-4pm.
Name: Lefkara Loukkoumi Factory (Ta Oraia Lefkara)
Tel: +357 2434 2525
Village: Lefkara
Opening Hours: Daily & Weekends 7am-6pm.
Name: To Madratzi tis Yiayias
Tel: +357 9780 7307
Village: Kato Drys
Opening Hours: Daily: 3-8pm / Morning: upon request / Weekends: 8am-7pm
Award-winning mountainous Lefkara village is famous for its hand-embroidered lace linens and silversmithing, including the delicate art of filigree. The crafts can be seen whilst wandering the village or at the workshops.
Name: Rouvis Lace and Silver
Tel: +357 2434 2559
Village: Lefkara
Opening Hours: 9am-6pm.
Name: Lefkara Handicraft Centre
Tel: +357 2434 2822
Village: Lefkara
Opening Hours: For organised groups upon request.
Name: Demetris Stafylaris (silversmithing)
Tel: +357 2253 3480 / 9952 6577
Village: Lefkara
Opening Hours: Morning hours upon request / afternoons: 4-7.30pm.
The thin, traditional pasta ‘Makaronia tis Smilas’ and ‘Macaroni tou Sklinitziou’ have been adopted by the EU Commission as a protected geographical indication (PGI) from Cyprus and are made in select villages.
Name: Marina Xenofontos
Tel: +357 9990 9042
Village: Agios Theodoros
Opening Hours: Upon request.
Tel: +357 9978 2951
Village: Maroni
Opening Hours: Upon request.
The ancient craft of pottery continues in Larnaka city at the Larnaka Art Workshops Neighbourhoods - where visitors can see the artists at work - and also in Kornos village, which is famous for its pottery tradition.
Name: Larnaka Art Workshops Neighbourhood:
Studio Ceramics
Emira Pottery
Stavros Pottery
Photos Demetriou
Village: Larnaka city centre
Opening Hours: Various, including tours.
Name: Louiza Constantinou
Tel: +357 9978 1458
Village: Kornos
Opening Hours: Upon request.
Name: Kornos Pottery Co-op
Tel: +357 2253 3712 / 9909 3238
Village: Kornos
Opening Hours: 10am-1pm and extra hours upon request.
The region's churches are filled with impressive icons, whilst the intricate and skilled art of iconography is preserved by specialist artists.
Name: Stelios Christou
Tel: +357 2253 3293 / 9934 9468
Village: Kornos
Opening Hours: Daily 7.30am-1pm / 3-7pm.
Name: George Leonidas
Tel: +357 9990 1124
Village: Kornos
Opening Hours: Upon request.
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