While you are enjoying your holidays to Cyprus with Jet2holidays.com you will have a chance to sample some of the delicious local cuisine of this Mediterranean Island.
Here are some of the delicious local foods that you should try on your holidays to Cyprus:
Octopus
Seafood is very fresh and popular on the island nation of Cyprus. While you are there, be adventurous and try eating Octopus! You can enjoy it in “Stiffado” which is a stew with red wine, tomatoes, onions and carrots, or you could try it deep fried in batter which is called “Calamari”.
Lountza
This delicious meat delicacy is specific to Cyprus, and it is dried, smoked pork tenderloin. It is soaked in brine and marinated in red wine, then dried and smoked. The longer it is left to age, the more flavourful it becomes!
Mezedes
This is not a particular food, but a style of dining. A large selection of small assorted dishes is brought to the table, such as black olives, garlic dip, hummus, fresh bread, and salad. Everyone shares the small dishes around the table, creating a fun and social atmosphere.
There are plenty of wonderful dining experiences to have on your holidays to Cyprus, so be sure to bring your appetite!