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The Cypriot Village of Cyprus

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A fantastic way to enjoy your life - you have to try it.

Travelling from one village to the next in Cyprus, what was so unexpected and which took us by surprise was just how many people welcomed us into their houses as we were just passing by. People who did not know us and there we were sitting down eating and drinking with them, trying to understand the language. This welcoming hospitality surprised us so much and, above all, the Cypriots' very friendly nature, which also shows in their children at a very young age. Even though there is a language barrier, we have just started trying to learn some Greek.

Thank you Cyprus

We come from a small village in North Devon, England, which is very beautiful in many aspects. However, when we decided to have a holiday in Cyprus over 8 years ago, little did we know what was going to hit us over the next few years. About 6 years back, we were looking around Cypriot villages and were just fascinated by how relaxed the Cypriot people are. So we decided to look into having a small house constructed. Some time later we had our house built in a lovely traditional Cypriot village, away from the tourist resorts and it has been great. So things are looking good for us - just to be happy in what we do. We have put this down to the Cypriot friends we have made, their culture and, of course, the sunshine. We thank them for that and for putting a great big smile on our faces :))

Village Life

Cypriot Mud House Village life follows a slower pace than the major towns. Life in the villages follows a pace reflecting the importance of agri-culture and close family ties.Traditional flat roofed village houses made of mud brick are a common sight, while stone-built dwellings with tiled roofs can be seen in the mountains and many village houses feature delightful vine-shaded courtyards. If you have a desire to move to Cyprus, please ask for information and we will do all we can to help you.

Photo Gallery of Kalavassos

Photo Gallery of Maroni Village

Photo gallery of Tochni village in Cyprus

Tochni village

Tochni village

Tochni village

Tochni village
Overlooking Tochni village
Stone Church in Tochni village
Stone Church

We did it, so can you

A village Cypriot house

Like us, you may fall in love with this lovely island and decide to have a house constructed. From our experience, we made a few trips all over the island and found where we wanted to live, so we had good information from the locals where we needed to start. The village where we stay is 15 minutes from the sea, heading inland up the Troodos mountain range. There are plenty of plots for sale and they are a lot cheaper than on the coast. In every village there is a head person called the Muktar, he is the offical officer for the Government for that village.

Lovely Layia Village

type=textWelcome to Layia. Our aim is to preserve the traditional Cypriot culture and way of life and to offer a holiday experience which gives a taste of the old Cyprus. Layia village is surrounded by mountain scenes and there are large orchards all within walking distance, where fruit is available for picking all year long. Mostly citrus fruit such as oranges, tangerines and lemons can be found here, as well as many others - grapes, figs, pomegranates, apricots and carobs to name but a few. Olive trees which ripen in the winter time can also be found in the orchards. These are picked by the villagers and taken to the olive mill, where they are pressed to produce pure vigin olive oil. Visitors are welcome to help pick olives and go on to the mill to see how the oil is made, There is olive oil on tap and you will find fresh toast to dip into the fresh oil, it is a wonderful taste of the good life. Up in the hills of Layia village, there are so many places to go if you like hiking or just to go for an evening stroll under the stars and look up at the Milky Way, trying to catch the shooting stars overhead. In the village there is a Taverna and fresh bread and groceries are delivered daily. If you would like to stay at Layia Village and experience this way of life, please contact us by e-mail and we will do our best to make your stay a happy one. The memories will last a lifetime as you discover the heart and soul of Cyprus

Layia Village Cyprus

Stone Villa

Stone Villa

Stone Villa
Church with Cypress tree

Olive Mill near Layia Village

Liquid Gold

Sorting of olives removing leaves ect

Sorting of olives removing leaves ect

Sorting of olives removing leaves ect
Olives on converer belt
Pressing of olives
Waste liquid to the left, and olive oil to the right
Centerfuge to extract the pure virgin olive oil
Liquid Gold Pure Virgin olive oil
One happy man after picking his olives, from his wise old olive tree

Summer fruits to enjoy from Cyprus

Gallery of summer flowers from Cyprus

Layia Holiday Complex

Self Catering

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Available Now
Layia Lodge Complex.

Studio (2 persons) 40 Euros Per Day.

1 Bedroom Apt (2 persons) 55 Euros Per Day.

2 Bedroom Apt (4 persons) 70 Euros / Per Day.

4 Bedroom Apt (8 persons) 80 Euros / Per Day.

Bungalow ( 4 persons) 80 Euros / Per day.

Special Rates for 3 weeks or more.

The above prices are inclusive of weekly cleaning and linen and free use of swimming pool and gardens.

Extra - Air Conditioning at 2.50 Euros per day.

Car hire is essential to explore this lovely part of Cyprus, as Layia village is based at the foothills of the Troodos Mountain range.

Please contact us for more details.

Relocation to Cyprus

Make your dreams come true

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Many EU residents after enjoying holidays in Cyprus have chosen to relocate permanently to live in a country with low taxes.
The sunshine, its infrastructure, political stability, economic framework and legal structure make it a sound environment to live in and a great investment at the same time.
The sun has a wonderful effect on the lifestyle which is revealed in many ways, especially through the diet and characteristics of the Cypriots. Dining in Cyprus is a very sociable affair and often takes place on the terrace or veranda at home or in one of the thousands of restaurants. The locals will always make you welcome and ensure there is plenty of food and drink for you to share - so why not come and join us. Dreams do come true but you have to start somewhere. I hope this webpage gives you some insight to live in Cyprus. If you are still not sure please contact us for more information.

Food Glorious Food

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Needless to say, food has to be at the top of the list. Cyprus has so much sea produce, it is guaranteed you will not be disappointed. You will be faced with so many options, you won't know what to chose. Go for the Meze - a meze is a meal comprising of dish after dish of tasty seafood specialities and this lets you try a great amount of new cuisine. If you do not like fish, have a meat meze but expect between 15 - 25 dishes. Enjoy!

Please let us know if Cyprus would appeal to you

Scenes of Cyprus

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  • DonD Jan 31, 2012 @ 10:13 am | delete
    This is an ideal place for vacation together with your family and friends. You have great lense. It's worth reading.
  • duncan Jan 17, 2012 @ 3:03 am | delete
    looking forward to coming over
  • zygi Jan 22, 2012 @ 12:22 pm | delete
    Hi Duncan
    If you do visit Cyprus drop us an e-mail
  • pmolinero Jan 15, 2011 @ 2:12 am | delete
    A wonderful lens about Cyprus villages. I love the island so much that I relocated here about 6 years ago. Lensrolled to my Cyprus lens and thumbs up.
  • zygi Jan 15, 2011 @ 2:28 am | delete
    YahSU Pmolinero, Thank you my friend such nice words, I am missing Cyprus so much.
  • ionlylovehebe Dec 18, 2010 @ 9:18 pm | delete
    It's great.I can't find more beautiful places like that!
  • I-sparkle Dec 16, 2010 @ 6:03 pm | delete
    Beautiful photography. I think Cyprus would appeal to anyone looking at this lens.
  • LizMac60 Dec 15, 2010 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    I'm still in Devon and happy with it, but Cyprus looks wonderful. Blessed by a squid angel and featured on Me?!! A Squid Angel.
  • zygi Dec 15, 2010 @ 4:21 pm | delete
    Hi LizMac60
    I did some time ago use the rotating feature but it kept jumping,but will try again and thank you so much for your blessing and comments.
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