The island’s longstanding tradition of winemaking needs no further proof than its claim to the world’s oldest named wine still in production - that of Commandaria, proclaimed by Richard the Lionheart as the “wine of the kings and the king of the wines.” And whilst the same ancient grape varieties are still cultivated; and the same villages produce wine in the old, traditional ways, the island’s wine industry has also vastly modernised, progressed and expanded.

 

Whether you’re a connoisseur, or a simple lover of the drink that locals once worshipped as the ‘nectar of the Gods’, you will delight in discovering a host of charming wineries and wine growing regions along seven glorious wine routes. From the high, sun-kissed southern slopes of the Troodos mountain range, to a stunning stretch between Lemesos (Limassol) and Pafos (Paphos), and the rural areas of Larnaka (Larnaca) and Lefkosia (Nicosia)... 

... the routes are all sign-posted and will take you through valleys of indigenous grape varieties, picture-perfect landscapes, and a journey of knowledge about the island’s intrinsic viticultural roots.

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Along the way, you will be welcomed warmly at quaint villages and wineries, where you can sample choice vintages, learn from the locals, and even find a wine museum or two. After all, the art of wine in Cyprus is more than simply a way of life; it is an inherent passion with roots that go even deeper than those of its vines.

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(Source: http://www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/en/discovercyprus/routes/wine-routes)