This article was published in 1993, since when the number of vineyards in Cyprus has declined greatly. This is due to three main reasons: firstly, the unsuitability of the predominant native Cypriot grape, the Mavro, for the making of good quality red wine. Secondly, the move to the towns of many vineyard owner;, and, thirdly […]

Despite the fact that the vast majority of Cypriots now live in the towns, most everyone has a village ancestry. This often includes land and property which is restored for weekend and holiday use. It is the custom, too, to come back the village to be married. This incurs a large reception sometimes involving many […]