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Ayii Anargyriwhen you reach the Alassa Dam you should turnleft for Lofou whilst in the second you just followthe signs for Pano Kivides and then Vouni.TOURISM In places like Lofou, Vouni and Omodos,it’s good to forget that you have a car. Enjoywalking down the narrow cobbled lanes, chat withthe villagers at the coffee shop, taste the localspecialities at a tavern… At Vouni you can visitthe donkey sanctuary (25944151, 25945488) andeven ‘adopt’ one of the animals there. At Platresyou should walk to the picturesque CaledoniaFalls while Omodos is where you can relax withsome wine tasting at the Zenon (25423555) andLinos (25422700) wineries, visit the Monasteryof the Holy Cross where what is claimed to bethe only piece of the Holy Rope (with whichChrist’s hands were tied to the cross) in theworld is preserved, admire the works of MaroAristou (25560493, 99340565) in the ByzantineIcon Workshop inside the monastery, and buysome souvenirs in the square.FOOD This is one thing you don’t need to worryabout. At Lofou, for instance, there is the excellentLofou Taverna (25470202, 99468151) and Kamares(25470719) where the starters and dessertsare served buffet-style; at Vouni, Takis Taverna(25943631) serves a fantastic value-for-moneymeze (€12); at Platres, for grilled dishes the placeto go is Riverdale (25423777, 99464288), whileif you’d like some Greek music as well as goodfood, Stou Kyr Yianni (25422100) at Omodos hasbouzouki and guitar sounds Thu-Sat.SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? You shouldmost definitely stay. Best of all is AgrovinoKakopetria(25470202, €85-€97 with breakfast) at Lofou or theboutique hotel Apokryfo (258113777, 96475530,from €150 per night in a suite and 10% discountfor more than one night) which has won a CondeNast Traveller Award. At Vouni, the Vouni Lodge(22323385, 99545389) costs just €75 per night.AGRO-TOURISMKellakiTochniTochni, Kalavasos,Vasa, KellakiGPS Turn off the Limassol-Nicosiahighway at Khirokitia and followthe signs.TOURISM Your first stop is Tochni for a walkalong the river that divides the village in two oraround its narrow cobbled streets. Next is thequiet, hilly village of Kalavasos some 7km away.14 Time OuT Cyprus | Eating guidE 2013