Learn how to make the famous Cypriot national cheese, halloumi, with local villagers Mrs Maria and Mrs Yiota.

Be shown the ins and outs of Cypriot wine-making in our subterranean wine cellar, Kava.

Find out how traditional delicacies have been prepared for centuries in the traditional Marathasa style, with a visit to a local cottage industry making soutzouko, honeyed nuts or pastelaki.

Hire one of our mountain bikes for the day and explore over 770km of mountain routes! Helmets and GPS provided.

Pick up a map and explore one of the many local nature trails or venture further into the Troodos range.

Really get to feel the mountains! Experienced instructors will show you the ropes.  Suitable for all levels. 

Don't leave Kalopanayiotis without visiting the most beautiful medieval monastery in Cyprus! Dating from the 11th century, St John Lampadistis Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Be sure to stop in at the neighbouring Icon Museum, housed in the old village primary school.

The richest and most lavishly adorned monastery in Cyprus is just a half-hour drive away in an isolated spot in the middle of the Paphos forest. The monastery is home to one of only three icons attributed to St Luke and the first president of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III served here as a novice.  Don't miss the impressive on-site museum.

Marathasa valley is a haven of exquisite Byzantine art.  Of the ten UNESCO-listed "Painted Churches of Cyprus", three are in the Marathasa valley itself - St John Lampadistis in Kalopanayiotis; the Church of the Virgin in Moutoullas and the Church of the Archangel Michael in Pedhoulas. A further four of these listed churches are within 20km of Kalopanayiotis.

Marathasa valley is famed for its fragrant local honey. Learn about the art of beekeeping from local villagers and find out what makes Myrianthousa Honey so special.

Mrs Aliki, our skilful basket weaver, will teach you this ancient art of Cyprus.

Take a walk around Kalopanayiotis with our friendly local guide.  Visit the abandoned Kykkos water mill, taste the natural sulphur spring water, marvel at the wonderful frescoes of St John Lampadistis monastery and learn about the miraculous tree at Theoskepasti Chapel.