Cyprus, from a magical point of view
Whether a kid or a kid at heart kid, Cyprus has all the ingredients that comprise a beautiful and exciting fairytale, or an adventurous and fascinating time-capsule ride through 11,000 years of history and civilization!
Its real soul, however, rests in its Heartland of Legends! This is a region where every rock, tree, river, bridge and waterfall has its own story to tell: Places where ancient gods, nymphs, kings and queens walk hand in hand with brave soldiers, heroes with extraordinary powers, and notorious bandits. It’s a region so full of fairytales and traditions, it will leave you in awe and create long-lasting experiences for kids of all ages.
Step into a medieval castle and learn about the royal wedding that took place there hundreds of years ago! Walk into the world of a Neolithic settlement and learn how people lived during the Stone Age! Hike in the woods and find the hidden waterfalls! Sit on a rock that has magical powers and can bring the rain; walk on a medieval bridge that once served kings and queen;, lie under a tree and hear the song of the nymph that hides in its trunk. Visit the Heartland of Legends and experience the real soul of Cyprus.
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If you want to try something new, then why not learn a new craft? The Heartland of Legends offers more the 3000 workshops about a wide variety of traditional crafts. Learn how to decorate a gourd; be a bee keeper for a day; learn how to make beeswax candles; create your own decorative items out of recycled materials; make your own jewelry; be inspired by the beauty of Cypriot nature and let your painting skills unfold; soothe your spirit by creating your own clay pots; learn how to make shadow puppets and let your imagination roam free; conjure up your own fairytale; or come in close contact with nature by learning all there is to know about the benefits of natural herbs.
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Visit picturesque villages; get to know the locals, help them pick their crops; visit a farm and enjoy the company of domesticated animals; fly along the zip-lines of a forest adventure park; learn about the plant and animal kingdom of Cyprus by visiting one of its environmental centers or botanical park; learn about the unique geology of Cyprus at the Τroodos Geopark Visitor Centre; feed sheep at a farm; take a donkey ride and try its milk; try collect eggs from the hen house; go fishing from a dam; or go horse-riding. There are myriad options that kids will just love.
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