THALASSA MUNICIPAL MUSEUM OF THE  SEA

“Thalassa” the Agia  Napa Municipal Museum of the Sea is directed by the Pierides Foundation, in association  with the Hellenic Institute for the  Preservation of Nautical Tradition and the Tornaritis Pierides  Marine Life Foundation.

The museum’s theme is “the sea” and it is principle is present to the audiences and the visitors of Cyprus the impact and the significance of the sea upon the history of the island, from prehistoric times to present.

Located at the centre of Agia Napa, the presence of the museum serves to display nautical artifacts and historical exhibits, conduct educational programmes and  community cultural events , as well as foster interest in Cyprus ‘rich sea-history.

The museum incorporates a sea historical museum in it is multi-purpose  design that provides the community with reception and meeting facilities, to organise and host symposiums, corporate events and concerts, travelling art and photograph exhibitions, and a variety of educational programmes where the audience actively participate.

Among the exhibits are life size  replicas of the ancient ship “Kyrenia” of the classical Greek period (400BC) and Mesolithic (9200BC) papyurus vessel , a variety collection of statues, idols, vases and other  archaeological exhibits that cover the different historical periods of Cyprus (5000 BC to 1600AD).

The museum houses sculptures, engravings, ceramics and paintings of seascapes made by some of the greatest 19^th and 20^th century  Greek and Cypriots artists. In addition, displays include audio-visual panels, models and interactive exhibits.

An attractively designed cafeteria, a giftn shop , an open air amphitheatre and an exhibition hall for periodic shows supplement this very contemporary museum complex in the seaside resort Agia Napa.

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HALLOUMI CHEESE

The most famous and most loved delicacy from the Cypriot Cusine, Halloumi Cheese is an indispensable specialty of almost all the meals in Cyprus.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Halloumi  is widely consumed either as an ingredient, or as a side dish almost at every meal.It  is diced to grill, or grated too add into meatballs. Helloumi Meatballs is a remarkable specialty of Cypriot Cuisine! Alternatively , diced halloumi  is wrapped in tortillas and cooked in oven.

GRILLED HELLOUMI

INGREDIENTS:

1 helloumi cheese – cut into thick slices

PREPARATION:

Sliced helloumi can be cooked under a hot oven,grill or on charcoal until it starts to melt and gets slightly brown. Or it can alternatively be fried in hot oil or butter. Serve with a slice of lemon.

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For Turkish Cypriots , family life is of ultimate importance and therefore a great amount of their free time is spent at family gatherings, barbecues, and wedding parties. Turkish Cypriots are highly sociable and like to go out, see people and be seen. All towns and even some villages hold festivals usually in the early summer. For information about these festivals and other events please contact Ministry of Tourism information office.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES

The legal tender of Northern Cyprus is the Turkish Lira as exchange rates daily to the visitors advantage it is advisable not to buy large amounts of the currency before embarking on your holiday. Most shops will also be happy to accept major foreign currencies.

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The alluring towns of Guzelyurt and Lefke  make a great tour out  of the city. Guzelyurt is a quiaint market town centred upon the citrus fruit business and fyrther along the coastal road, a short diversion to lefke is rewarded with the discovery of an unspoilt town of truly Turkish character with fine old building, three mosque and curious circular British storehouse built to mark the coronation of King  George  V1  in 1937.

Further  along the coast, the remains of the  Persian Palace of Vouni and the  Roman remains of Soli will  astound you. Soli  houses some of the island’s best-preserved mosaics featuring swans, ducks and dolphins which decorate the Roman remains of what was once a major town of Cyprus.

You can explore the remains of a basilica ,3500-seat Odeon and of the temple to Aphrodite and Isis.

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Thank you to its year-round sunshine, blue skies and warm waters. Cyprus enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the world’s top sun,sea and sand holiday destinations.

But this delightful island has much more to offer.

Away from the tourist areas, the Cyprus countryside has a diverse wealth all of its own, including

Traditional villages,vineyards  and wineries, tiny  fresco-painted churches, remote monasteries and cool shady forests.

This is a nature-lovers paradise,where you can walk for hours without seeing another living soul. In springtime ,fields of flowers stretch as far as the eye can see, and a ramble along a mountain path will suddenly reveal a tiny  Byzantine chapel or a Venetian-built bridge that once formed part of an ancient trade route.

Around every corner is another surprise; a magnificent view; a rare sighting of the Cyprus moufflon;

Or a chance encounter with someone who will surprise you with their knowledge of your language and an invitation to join the family for a coffee.

In the villages, traditional values remain, while the true character of the Cypriot people shines through wherever you go-warm-hearted,friendly , family-orientated,and unbelievably  hospitable.

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