Squeaky cheese: On the Milky Way of Western Cyprus
Halloumi, the squeaky cheese for the barbecue, is certainly Cyprus' best-known product. In Paphos, in the west of the island, it was originally made from the milk of the Cypriot fat-tailed sheep. It is now common to add goat's and/or cow's milk.
Cheese producers and shepherds, goatherds and farmers can be visited on the 200 kilometre long "Milk Route". This leads along the edge of the Pathos Mountains from Pigenia via Anarita to Anogyra, mostly close to the coast, through eleven villages, many of which have retained their medieval charm. Best time to visit: Mid-July, when the Halloumi festival is held in Prastio Avdimou.