Somewhere between the olive grove & the halloumi pot…
Embrace the real Cyprus and live like a local at our agrotourism guesthouse & seasonal coliving
Aperanti Agrotourism is a traditional Cypriot stone house set in the rural village of Pera Orinis. Perfect for slow travellers and remote workers who are most alive when their hands are busy, their feet are on a trail, and the food they eat has a story.
Ciao and Yia sas!
We are Sara and Tassos, the founders of Aperanti Agrotourism. In 2010, we returned with big dreams to the Cypriot village where Tassos's family has lived for generations and by 2013, we finished restoring a traditional village home that we wanted to share with the world. Aperanti was born- a place where agrotourism visitors and seasonal colivers can experience a slower pace of life rooted in tradition and in connection to the land, while also discovering a beautiful part of Cyprus that the tourist brochures overlook.
There is something special about re-discovering traditions and doing things the old way. There is a peace of mind you get from growing your food, preparing meals from scratch, taking long walks in nature, and slowing down. Some of the experiences we share, such as making halloumi by hand, have been passed down through Tassos' family for generations. All the rest, we have learned by being curious and working alongside a community we love. If you are looking to unwind, reconnect with nature, explore off-the-beaten track places, work remotely at a gentler pace and discover authentic Cypriot traditions, Aperanti is the perfect place to be.
What our lovely guests say
"Much more than just a bed to sleep in. A place to find meaning, meet people, and form real connections." — Yannik, Google Review
"If you want to experience genuine village life, this is the place for an authentic experience." — Maria, TripAdvisor
“Tassos and Sara make you feel like part of their home and community. I left feeling so rested and at peace." — Jamie, Google Review
Experience Aperanti and live the real Cyprus
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Make halloumi by hand
For hundreds of years, Cypriot famers have relied on halloumi as a source of protein and in many villages the entire community would join forces and make huge batches together. Tassos's family has their own method passed down for generations that we would like to share with our guests!
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Sit in Sara’s & Maroula’s kitchen
Maroula has never written a recipe down in her life. Everything she makes comes from decades of feeling, tasting, and adjusting. Sara is a scientist that likes to experiment with combinations and flavours. Pull up a chair and let them show you how they infuse the old and the new.
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Join in the olive harvest
From November to January, peak olive season is in full swing. We are happy to organise experiential tours for those interested in learning everything from picking to production. Tasting is not optional!
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Forage the river valley
In the quiet months between January and April, the land around Aperanti gives generously to those who know where to look. We take you out, collect edible plants, learn about their healing power and bring everything back to the kitchen to prepare a meal. This experience is unscripted, seasonal, and entirely dependent on what the earth decides to give.
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Find your way through the Machairas Mountains
Before you head out, we sit with you and share everything we know: the hiking routes, the hidden gems, the places worth stopping for and the picturesque traditional villages enroute.
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Go birdwatching
Tassos has spent years on the ground fighting illegal bird hunting in Cyprus, and what that work has taught him about these hills is extraordinary. The binoculars live by the door. Head out on your own, or join a birdwatching day with Birdlife Cyprus.
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Go further with local friends
The countryside around Aperanti deserves more than one afternoon. Through partners we trust, we can arrange ebike rides through the villages, quad tours into the hills, river walks through the gorges, and horse riding across the open land.
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Paint something extraordinary
A local painter and good friend of ours gives lessons in charcoal, watercolour, and acrylic, for the creatively minded guests. If you have ever wanted to slow down and observe the landscape from a different perspective, this is an opportunity to express your connection to the surroundings through art.
Stay at Aperanti
Coliving
From Autumn to Winter, the house opens to a small group of remote workers and digital nomads. Stay for two weeks to a few months, living, working, and cooking together. In our corner of the world, your days will be inspiring and your motivation will be at its highest with co-created hiking trips, workshops and local experiences.
Agrotourism stay
From Spring to mid-Autumn, when the days are long and the garden is giving its best, we feed you local produce, introduce you to the land, give you tips on where to hike and discover the unique experiences in our area. Allow 4-7 days to get the full Aperanti experience. We don’t want you to leave wishing you had seen more!
The House
Aperanti is a traditional stone house in the heart of Pera Orinis. Thoughtfully decorated and centered around a charming inner courtyard which gets plenty of sun even in the winter months, the house invites you to slow down, relax and enjoy the simple pleasure of rural life. Here, you will find four comfortable rooms, a bright recreational area and a spacious dining area where guests gather to enjoy farm-to-table breakfasts and dinners and shelves stocked with homemade organic jams, local olive oil and other products that celebrate the Mediterranean flavours. Our shared spaces feel like home, encourage productivity for busy remote workers, relaxation for those on a well-earned break.
Walk out the front door and the beautiful village is right there, going about its day the same way it has for generations.
