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Cypriot Tales Episode 3. Kornos Villa & To Koultouriariko, Cyprus

Travelers Tales:


[This week we will make a comeback in Cyprus as I would like you to find out about a luxury 5 bedroom villa located in Kornos and a traditional Cypriot tavern nearby "To Koultouriariko".

Kornos is a village located in the district of Larnaca, and is actually found halfway from both cities of Larnaca and Nicosia. So if you decide to stay there for your holidays then you could easily visit both Larnaca and Nicosia. Of course if you do it during the summer season you would definitely prefer Larnaca's beaches and a walk down the famous "Foinikoudes". A 600-metre coastal pedestrian street that combines entertainment and culture along its palm tree lined length.

On the other hand if you decide to stay in this wonderful villa you might find it hard to leave even for a day. The property was built in 2018. Its modern design, large and spacious rooms will delight you. It is equipped with 5 bedrooms and each one has a bathroom with a bath and shower. There is a very modern kitchen complete with a fridge, oven and dishwasher. The living room can be converted to an open area with the outside sun terrace where you can get lazy by the pool.

The villa also offers a barbecue and features air-conditioned accommodation with free wi-fi. Also nearby there is a supermarket where you can get your supplies.  

You can book your stay in the spectacular Kornos villa via Airbnb or Booking.com. Hope you will enjoy your stay!!
    
About 5 minutes with a car north from Kornos villa (at Mosfiloti village) you will find a very traditional Cypriot tavern called "To Koultouriariko" which comes from the greek word "koultoura" that means culture. To Koultouriariko is a very spacious place decorated with traditional tools and objects used back in the old years in Cyprus. If you would like to try out some of the local specialties this is the place for you. You will taste the delicious cypriot "meze" along with live music (on Saturday evenings). The cypriot "meze" is a sequence of traditional plates so be prepared for a nice satisfying meal. Some of the delicacies are grilled halloumi (local cheese), eggs with tomato, eggs with courgettes, sausages, spear ribs, snails, poyrgoyri with meat balls, makaronia tou fournou (pasta with mince), ravioles (pasta with cheese) and off course the famous cypriot souvla (meat cooked over a charcoal barbecue named "foukou"). And at the end of your meal you may enjoy a hot cypriot coffee or a cold frappe along with traditional home made sweets.    


You will absolutely love this tavern if you are looking to get to know with the cypriot culture and traditional cuisine.  


MK]


Kornos villa




Map of the area of Kornos, the location of the tavern is tagged


To koultouriariko, Cypriot tavern






Souvla with seftalies and french fries




Pasta with mince (makaronia tou fournou)


















Cyprus coffe and chalvas (traditional desert)





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