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Are You Ready for Tipsy Wine Touring?

Known for its long history in wine making, Limassol provides every traveler with the perfect opportunity to set off on a unique adventure across the city’s green-covered countryside and quaint villages while sipping on local wine along the way!

Nowhere else will you find such a great concentration of wineries than those spread on the southern hill slopes of Troodos Mountains. Twenty picturesque and timeless villages make up Limassol’s famous Krassochoria (Wine Villages). Limassol invites all travellers to set off on an exploration and discover the unspoiled villages while visiting the sixteen traditional wineries along the way. Besides sipping on quality local wine, tourists explore the charming villages as they wander through cobblestoned alleys and marvel at traditional architecture, mingle with the locals and soak in the unspoiled beauty of the surroundings.

While visiting the wineries visitors gain insight on how wine is produced, learn about the history of winemaking in Cyprus as well as taste fine varieties of wine. The most predominant locally produced wine varieties are Mavro (Red Wine) and Xynisteri (White Wine).

Those who decide to explore the wonderful Krassochoria will pass through 20 charismatic villages including Kolossi, Lofou, Omodos as well as Vouni, Kato Platres and Vasa to name a few.

Wine touring is a brilliant way to explore the countryside, discover authentic and traditional Cyprus as well as gain insight on the island’s rich history in winemaking! What are you waiting for?