Guide to hotels & other tourist establishments 2010

TRADITIONAL HOUSES
Travelling inland almost anywhere in Cyprus one comes across old villages
with traditional architecture where the traditions themselves have changed little
over the centuries. One can slip into the simple, serene rhythms of rural life
thanks to the Cyprus Agrotourism Programme, which promotes the restoration
of traditional houses in the island's hospitable rural villages so they are fully
equipped to receive visiting guests. Spacious lodgings create a warm and
distinctly Cypriot atmosphere for independent travellers. A stay in a traditional
house is both an invigorating and calming experience, thanks to the cosy
custom decor and absence of urban distractions. And there is a plethora of
surprises right outside the door: thousands of different fragrances unique to
the countryside, images of unparalleled beauty, walks down nature trails, visits
to historical monasteries and archaeological sites, the real life of the country.
There is no better or more direct way to experience the life of the countryside,
with its folk customs, daily activities, the authentic taste of traditional cuisine
and wholesome hospitality, than through the agrotourism programme.
Agrotourism is not something you describe but something you experience.
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