Aromatic, Healing Herbs & Mythology

Paphos- City

The Cult of Aphrodite

According to Greek Mythology, Goddess Aphrodite landed at the site of Paphos when she emerged from the sea. Her cult was established much before the time of Homer (700 B.C.) as her altar is mentioned in his epic poem Odyssey. Female statuettes and charms found on the site prove the fact that ancient Cypriots did certainly worship a fertility goddess. Archeologically, cult worship dates back to the Late Bronze Age. The Greeks and the whole Aegean world worshipped Aphrodite and not only the Cypriots. Landmarks associated with Aphrodite include the sanctuary of Aphrodite at Kouklia Village, rough and rugged rocks at the beautiful shore where she landed known as Aphrodite Rocks, Ancient kingdom of Palaipafos (old Pafos) with the Sanctuary of Aphrodite, the Temple of Aphrodite and the Baths of Aphrodite at Polis.

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Eleouthkia Traditional & Botanical Park

The name “Eleouthkia”, which in Cypriot Greek means small olive trees, was chosen due to the fact that throughout the years the specific location in Anarita village has always been full of olive groves. The Park is 20.000 square meters big and in its 10 thematic gardens, there are featured almost 55.000 plants and flowers from all over the world as well as some endemic plants of Cyprus.

On the way to destination 3 visitors can also stop at the Ancient kingdom of Palaipafos (old Pafos) to visit the Sanctuary of Aphrodite, the Temple of Aphrodite and the Rock of Aphrodite.

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Myristiko Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden is a special spot where visitors can get to know the most genuine products of the Cypriot land located just a few steps away from the majestic Medieval Castle of Kolossi.

“Miristiko” is a place with many artistic and tasteful displays, pleasant effective multisensory experience aromatic healing herbs, jams, and handcrafts.

Visitors can also visit the Kolossi Medieval Castle and the Roman Theatre and the ancient town of Curium.

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Polis Chrysochous

This is the least developed coastline of Cyprus, a peaceful and quiet area with exceptional beauty and rocky promontories, sandy coves and the Mythic Baths of Aphrodite. This is where, according to mythology, the goddess Aphrodite frolicked with her lovers, bathing in a fresh-water grotto shaded by a wild fig tree.

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Akamas Botanical Garden

A beautiful site worth visiting, especially the Baths of Aphrodite spot with caves and clear water.

The natural areas found at the botanical garden provide great features and give it value, as undisturbed habitats support very large numbers of species of both flora and fauna. Around 120 species of plants have been planted. 

 Visitors will particularly enjoy the breath-taking sea views from the gardens.

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Akamas Penicula

This rural region is probably one of the best-kept secrets of the Mediterranean and It contains one of the last nesting grounds for green and loggerhead turtles, whose numbers have been greatly increased thanks to a successful conservation project on the sandy beaches of Lara. The area is crisscrossed by many beautiful nature trails where visitors will be able to spot rare endemic plants like the Cyprus orchid, tulip, and crocus that grow here.

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Anogyra Village

Anogyra Village is a picturesque spot situated on the Southern slopes of the Troodos massif, overlooking the bay of Pissouri, just a few kilometers off the Limassol-Paphos highway. For centuries this village has been surrounded by carob orchards and in the past, carobs were a major source of income for the community, the Black Gold of Cyprus. Traditionally, carob processing was an important activity and the village is best known for its unique carob based products. Visitors should take the time to visit the Black Gold Village, including the Carob Museum, the city center with its cafes and restaurants and the Local Winery Chateau Le Noyere – Domaine Nicolaides.

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Anagyris Essential Oils Park & Restaurant

ANAGYRIS Park is located in the village of Anogyra, in magnificent surroundings and features medicinal and aromatic plants of the region. Visitors will learn about their properties and how to use aromatic plants and essential oils, the way of distillation to produce quality essential oils, through modern machinery, the processing of essential oils for the production of natural cosmetics. There is also a restaurant serving traditional Cypriot cuisine in the park.

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Olive Oil Museum

The educational and recreational Olive Park Oleastro features outdoor themes on the olive tree, which is part of the Cypriot culture for thousands of years. 

Highlights:

The ecological olive mill and millstones

 A museum, a restaurant, a store, specializing in olive products.

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