Above: Picture of Kafenio

It has been said that the most vital place in a Cypriot village is the Kafenio – the traditional coffee shop of Cyprus.

The Kafenio is crucial to the community because it is the core of communication between the people there. It is the common place where friends and acquaintances meet-up, talk, chill and chat to simply to pass the time in comfort. It also serves as the host where people play “Tavli” – the Greek counterpart of Backgammon.

Kafenio lovers lounge around the place to drink tea, Greek coffee, fresh juice or have a taste of the home-made fruit squash.