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[Baggieboy]

Hello all,

Thinking about doing some agrotourism (no - its not fighting on holiday!)next year and would really appreciate some advice.

We've done it before on the west side in Kathikas, but it was a bit remote, with few facilities. As we don't drive it was quite expensive to get anywhere (yes, I know we were avoiding the touristy areas, but still needed to get around and get provisions). £20 to Pafos each way made quite a hole in our funds. Anyway, this time we're looking at the Larnaca options.

Ideally, we're looking either for a village which has good facilities (tavernas, shops, cashpoint(?), etc), or one that isn't too far from a larger village which could provide them.

The options I've found are: Tochni, Kalavassos, Agioi Vavatsinias, Scarinou and Psematismenos (hope the spelling's OK!)

I know its cheating really - getting away from it all, while still wanting some home comforts, but if anyone could provide some info on any of the villages mentioned we'd be really grateful.

regards,

Richie

[Cypriotatheart]

I had friends who went to Kalavassos last summer through Cyplon and Cyprus Village. They had a wonderful time and found it very good for getting around. A car was included in their deal.

[twinkle]

My sister loves Vavatsinias. PM Bungle.

Tochni is a lovely village and pretty central if you do fancy heading into civilisation.

[Klik]

My sister loves Vavatsinias. PM Bungle.

Tochni is a lovely village and pretty central if you do fancy heading into civilisation.

I have some friends that have roots from Vavatsinia(Agious Vavatsinias). Two different families btw, not only one. They all say it's a nice village, but I've never been there. My grandfather was from Kato Drys, but it was very poor the last time I went(some 10 years ago) I have no idea if it has been developed, but I think big money is spent these days for property there.

[Baggieboy]

Thank you for your replies everyone - very useful. Still researching so still grateful for more nuggets.

regards,

Richie

[city]

Hi Baggieboy, I take it you have visited the general website for Agrotourism in Cyprus? http://www.agrotourism.com.cy/

It has lots of info about the villages and each single house.

Furthermore here is a list of all villages in Cyprus that have their own website http://www.cyprus-government.com/index. ... dom_id=663

That will provide for more detailed info (at least in some cases as not all sites are up-to-date).

[twinkle]

My sister loves Vavatsinias. PM Bungle.

Tochni is a lovely village and pretty central if you do fancy heading into civilisation.

I have some friends that have roots from Vavatsinia(Agious Vavatsinias). Two different families btw, not only one. They all say it's a nice village, but I've never been there. My grandfather was from Kato Drys, but it was very poor the last time I went(some 10 years ago) I have no idea if it has been developed, but I think big money is spent these days for property there.

Kato Drys is very nice. The developments are so low key that they blend in with the rest of the village. These villages are great to drive through. You get a real taste of how life was before the main roads and supermarkets took over.

[Baggieboy]

Thank you once again for your kind help. It is very much appreciated.

regards,

Richie

[RichardB]

http://www.agrotourism.com.cy/

You could try this site baggieboy

[anastasiaC]

my uncle's wife is from Psematismenos - such a lovely village
I read about a B&B there run by a Limassol couple - loved gorgeous!