Cyprus Food and Drinks

Cyprus cuisine focus is in the Mediterranean diet as it is said to be one of the healthiest and famous in the world. However, being an international tourist island Cyprus has a diversified cuisine with a unique blend of Greek, Arabic, Turkish, English and other international cuisines.

Cyprus has taken pride in its tavernas and restaurants where they prepare Cypriot food and specialties. Here we should expect lots of fresh fruit, fish, meat and vegetables.

A few of the dishes you will find include the famous known Meze (mezedes or mezedakia) which include various cheeses, various types of fish, various types of meat served with the Greek village salads and olives. Other famous dishes include moussaka, souvlakia (kebab), ofto kleftiko, koupes, avgolemoni, fasolada, etc. Some specialty desserts include pourekia, souzoukko, loucoumi, baklava, galatobureko, etc.

Meanwhile, Cyprus is famous for its wine. The wine industry is a significant contributor to the economy through cultivation, production, and tourism. The Cyprus government has given incentives to small wineries and this has led to better quality wines. At the same time, Cyprus is known for the Commandaria dessert wine, the traditional Zivania (a very strong drink), and a traditional ouzo.

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