#1 Begin the tour from Skarinou to visit the Environmental Information Centre of Larnaca Mountainous Areas
Begin this tour with a lavender and honey tea at the "Environmental Information Centre of Larnaka Mountainous Area" - located at the village of Skarinou. The Centre educates and informs guests about the significance of Larnaka’s rural ecosystems. Find out about beekeeping in the region, one of the most common and ancient practices in the area.
#2 Walk, relax & pic-nic at the Bee Natural Trail (Vavatsinia village) Karvounarka Walking Trail
The Vavatsinia Honeybee Trail - "The Humming of the Bees" is the first of the Larnaka Honeybee Nature Trails. It combines walking in the picturesque and tranquil surroundings of mountainous Vavatsinia village with an educational and healing experience centered around the therapeutic sound of the humming of bees; something that has been proven to have health and wellness benefits.
The 2.5km path has bee-friendly plants signposted along the way, decorative beehives and bee ‘hotels’ that offer refuge for solitary bees. Hexagonal, wooden urban furniture has been installed to symbolize beehives, including a pavilion and benches, along with wooden loungers for a relaxing break. Walkers will discover plenty of interesting information on bees, such as facts about apitherapy and the way in which bees communicate with flowers, and can enjoy some time out at the different points and yoga spots to breathe in the fresh mountain air whilst listening to the gentle melodies of nature.
#3 Walk around the picturesque village of Vavatsinia
Encounter with two of the best tavernas in Cyprus
Ç ÂáâáôóéíéÜ – ÔÜêçò, ÂáâáôóéíéÜ
For years now, Mr. Takis has been serving fine appetizers combined with baked bread spread with olive oil and oregano. Emphasize on the excellent grilled halloumi but also on its meats, especially its well-cooked ribs. You should definitely try the patties of anari and enjoy a glass of Zivania, served on a tray in the shape of Cyprus. TEL. +357 24342780
Maria’s Restaurant
Taste the menu of Greek and Mediterranean cuisines at this restaurant. Try good salads, pork and kleftiko. Make a change from your habitual meal and order tasty spoon sweets at Marias Restaurant. This place is famous for delicious house wine. This place has great coffee among its drinks.
It's easy to find this spot due to the convenient location. Many visitors find that the staff is accommodating here. Cool service is something that guests note in their reviews. You may be surprised by fair prices at this restaurant. The homey fireplace and exotic atmosphere let clients feel relaxed here. Marias Restaurant has got Google 4.7 according to the guests' opinions.
#4 Savour the traditional honey pies and lavender tea
Cyprus HoneyBee Route 2 (Honey Bee Trail)
