Mastros Traditional Products
Category
FOOD AND BEVERAGES SERVICES, CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRYCountry
CyprusBest Practice
Mastros Agrotourism Facility and Traditional Products is dedicated to preserving the traditional architecture, produce, and agricultural heritage of rural Cyprus. This family-run business warmly welcomes guests and visitors to experience rural life through its inviting spaces, including a processing unit and guided farm tours. Their award-winning olive oil, carob, wine, beer, and fruit liqueur are crafted with passion and expertise by the owner. Located in Amargeti, in the Paphos region, Mastros Agrotourism is a must-visit destination.
Organization
Mastros Traditional Products
Agrotourism accommodation facilities in Amargeti Village of Paphos region with 4 apartments, a restaurant and a processing plant for agricultural products, a brewery and distillery. The plant includes a small bottling section for olive oil and carob syrup and a section for sweets production from carob syrup and bread. The sweets, bread and olive pie production are baked in a traditional wood burning oven. Guests participate in the harvest of produce and production of the baked goods and are guided in the facility were they learn about the history of the location and produce.
Impact
The presence of Mastros Agrotourism facility in a small village ensures the longevity of tradition and traditional produce of rural Cyprus. The processing unit and the guided tours offeres to guests a great insight to the traditions of the village and the area. The agrotourism facility employs people from the community and supports the local economy by offering jobs and by the visiting guests of the location. This award winning establishment is exemplary for the whole region.
Sustainability
The agrotourism facility is supported by a 20 panel photovoltaic system. All lighting is LED and the outdoor lighting is operated by an autonomous photovoltaic system. Timers with motion sensors in common areas ensure minimum energy consumption. Automation of sinks and urinals reduce water usage. All windows are energy efficiency. There is a collection system for used oil from the kitchen and it is disposed to the recycling program in Cyprus called “tiganokinisi”.