The Amarakos Farm House is an old family owned Agro tourism
Establishment, situated in a unique Herbal Environmental Area Laona which
dominates the Northwest part of. Amarakos dominates the central of the small
Rural Village of Kato Akourdalia, which offers tranquility and magnificent
opportunities to the Lovers of Special Interest and Cultural Tourism.
Some of the most rare Endemic Flowers, such as Tulips, Orchids, Narcissus,
Cyclamens, Herbal Tea, Sideritis, Thime and a grate variety of serpentine Flora
and Medicinal bushes, which all over the year, together with the Paradesial
fruit gardens And the Vine yards of the Komandaria win and the Vino Tulipa
Mantis, unique in the Whole World attracts selective enthusiasts. More Special
programs of wandering along the various Natural Trails, starting from Amarakos
takes you to enjoy and observe the paths of History and Heritage of the
Civilization of Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean.
The optimum of your enjoyment is the Fantastic meze Cooking of the Owner of
Amarakos Mrs. Angela who turns the Herbs and Products of her Gardens to Ambrosia
and Nectar. For Your Satisfaction.
History
It was built around the end of the 19th century. It is an ensemble,
characterized by traditional architecture. It consists of the single storey
(ANOI and KATOI) and it dominates the center of the village. The sections with
the lower roofs were extensions of the original middle nucleus (MAKRINARIA i.e.
large traditional rooms of an ancient form) which were attached to them,
creating a shape of horseshoe. The stone and the technicians were brought in
from the nearby village of Kritou Terra. Although there were no architects then,
this house was built in such a way that it is warm in winter and cool in
summer-time. The windows are large and placed in the southern part of the house.
Additions were made, as time went by and in accordance to the needs of the
family. We created Amarakos with full respect to the traditional architecture,
and because it has been officially recognized as a preserved building (i.e.
worthy of preservation for the future generations). The name Amarakos is derived
from the son of Kinyras, the mythical king of Cyprus and chief priest of goddess
Aphrodite.
Amarakos is also associated with the name of a person who was making perfumes
for the worshipping of goddess Aphrodite in ancient times. One day
Amarakosaccidentally dropped a case, full of perfume, so the Gods punished him
by transforming him into the plant which he was using to make the perfumes.
Since then, Amarakos, grows on the island in big quantities and it is of
medicinal and therapeutic use.