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                                                                                               Laona Akamas Wine Route







































                                                                            NOW YOU KNOW…
                                                                            Don’t forget to use your newfound knowledge to
                    Catch breathtaking views                                make your wine selection while dining at the bars and
                                                                            restaurants of Aphrodite Hills Hotel by Atlantica Hotels.
                    of the azure waters of the

                           Mediterranean.                        DIARIZOS VALLEY WINE ROUTE
                                                                 Take a fascinating journey along the Diarizos River to discover the
                                                                 lesser-known wine-producing region of Diarizos Valley, located east
                                                                 of Paphos. This route will take you through 14 hilly villages, and two
                                                                 noteworthy wineries that place the area firmly on the Cyprus wine
                                                                 map.
               LAONA AKAMAS WINE ROUTE                           The Diarizos  Valley  Wine Route includes  Acheleia, Kouklia,
               This rugged route takes you along the north-western shores of Cyprus,   Nikokleia, Choletria, Stavrokonnou, Kelokedara, Salamiou, Mesana,
               through 11 villages and four wineries producing some of the most   Arminou, Filousa, Agios Nikolaos, Praitori, Kedares, Agios Georgios,
               aromatic local Xynisteri (white) and Maratheftiko (red) wine varieties.   Mamonia, and Fasoula.
               The Laona – Akamas Route villages include Mesogi, Tsada, Stroumbi,
               Kathikas, Akourdaleia, Pano Arodes, Kato Arodes, Ineia, Drouseia,   Highlights
               Polis, and Pegeia.
                                                                  The villages across the Diarizos Valley lie at a lower altitude than
               Highlights                                         other main winegrowing areas. This means that the wines produced
                                                                  in this area have a distinguishing flavor and aroma that set them
               This route is mainly located along the Akamas peninsula, an area   apart from other local wines.
               unlike any other on the island. With its distinctive geography, diverse   Astute viticulturists will be able to identify 18 different types
               morphology, and untouched wildlife, this route is truly a treat for the   of vines. The predominant variety is the local Mavro (red) grape
               eyes and ears as well as the taste buds.           variety.
               Don’t forget to take a few rest stops at some of the higher elevations   Make a pit stop at the Nelion winery in the village of Pretori, which
               to catch breathtaking views of the azure waters of the Mediterranean.   offers wine tasting sessions as well as a tour of the winery and
               Stop at the Fikardos Winery in Mesogi. One of the first regional   vineyard.
               producers, the Fikardos Winery is open to the public and offers wines   The second winery along the route,  Lagria winery, is located
               made from several grape varieties to create unique combinations of   in Salamiou village, and they offer four wines of the Xynisteri,
               rosé, white, and red Shiraz.                       Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mavro varieties.

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