The strength of Cyprus

In Cyprus, legend tells of a warrior so mighty that his strength reshaped the very land…

Digenis Akritas is our hero: a mythical figure who saved Cyprus from the invading Saracens. As he leapt across the sea to protect the island, his hand struck the Kyrenian Mountains. To this day, you can see the imprint of his fingers in the Pentadaktylos. And the rock he hurled at the attackers is Petrou Tou Romiou!

Such tales may be the stuff of children’s stories. But the legacy of strength...