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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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