The Gardens
ADONIS BOTANIC GARDENS is in a protected natural green area, with landscaped gardens, full of herbs, tropical trees, citrus and fruit trees.
Our Story
– We love herbs, aromatics, plants and Nature in general. This has lead us to Mavrokolympos Valley with the river and the reservoir.
– We enjoy interacting with Nature.
– We glorify nature and its beauty.
– We promote the furtherance of learning.
– We love what we do.
– We endeavour to continue promoting and respecting nature.
Our Mission
– To collect, cultivate and display many species of herbs, aromatics, trees from all over the world, labeled with their scientific names.
– To welcome visitors of all ages, students and young people that are interested to learn or study these plants.
– To offer the visitors many exhibits ( Village Museum, Old oil press, Old water wheel, Village spirit distillery).
– To offer visitors the chance to participate in a number of workshops ( Herbs collecting and processing, Herbal tea brewing, Essential Oil
Distillation, Seminars on Herbolgy)
– To offer visitors a place where they can relax and
take it easy (Swimming pool, Waterfalls, Vine Plaza relaxation)
Adonis Botanic Gardens
REASONS FOR VISITING THE GARDEN
– EXPLORE our documented collections of plants.
– VISIT our tropical garden, fruit and tree gardens.
– ADMIRE our exhibits: Village Museum, Old Oil press, Old Water wheels.
– VISIT our Village farm
– VISIT our Garden shop
– PARTICIPATE in workshops, special events, seminars and flower shows (check the garden’s event calendar)
– ENERGISE yourself with visual pleasure and spiritually tranquility, having a drink at our Vine Plaza. (Best herbal teas, hand picked by us, organically grown in our gardens)
– SOAK some peace and quietness by our fresh water swimming pool, listening to sounds of waterfalls.
ENJOY the ultimate family fun day out.
HERBAL GARDEN
An herb garden is often a dedicated space in a garden, devoted to growing a specific group of plants called herbs or medicinal plants. They can just be dedicated patches where such herbs grow randomly, or they may also be carefully designed.
TROPICAL GARDEN
A tropical garden is a type of garden that features
tropical plants and requires heavy rainfall or a decent irrigation or sprinkler system for watering.
These gardens typically need fertilizer and heavy mulching.
CITRUS GARDEN
Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs that produce citrus fruits, including important crops such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits, pomelos, and limes.
FRUIT GARDEN
Various fruit trees are grown in the garden which bear fruit that are consumed or used by animals and humans - all trees that are flowering plants produce fruit, which are the ripened ovaries of flowers containing one or more seeds.
TREE GARDEN
We have a large number of different trees and we are waiting for you to visit our garden and to enjoy a real Mediterranean experience.
VILLAGE MUSEUM
Its exhibits include scenes of loom weaving and ploughing, and presentations of tools and equipment, handicrafts, kitchenware, pots and jars and traditional clothing.
OLD OIL PRESS
This oil press used a large rolling stone to crush the olives in order to produce olive oil in the process.
OLD WATER WHEEL
Old water wheel consists of a wheel with a number of buckets arranged on the outside. By turning the wheel, water was raised from the well to the surface.
DISTILERY
It presents the history of zivania through an interesting and educational trip starting from the production, distillation, preserving and ending at its consumption.
VINE PLAZA
Cyprus was famous for its grapes and vines since ancient times. The cultivation of grapes started in the 2nd millenium B.C. Production of vines in ancient Cyprus, was produces in the late bronze age. in the Vine Plaza of our garden you will see the most popular varieties of vines grown in Cyprus.
VILLAGE FARM
The genuine taste of nature, farm product organically grown.
POOL AND WATERFALLS
Waterfalls, water fountain and water features are more than just a pleasing aesthetics for our garden. they are peaceful and mind relaxing addition that brings ambiance. Listen to the sound of falling water. there is music in the water, if you stop and listen.
ROOF GARDEN
Visit Adonis Botanic Gardens and enjoy the real view from our Roof Garden, while you taste some of our great natural teas.
GARDEN SHOP
What to take home from your vacation in Cyprus and your visit to Adonis Botanic Gardens. Visit our garden for herbs, herbal teas, carob products, jams and other homemade products, vine and olive oil.
VILLAGE OVENS
A traditional old stone oven used, to bake bread and the local Kleftiko dish.
CHAPEL
A chapel is a place of worship that has no pastor or priest and no permanent congregation.
Kind Words From Our Clients
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A place that every tourist that comes into Cyprus should visit.!
Cyprus hospitality, offered by the people there, the best.!
Drinks on the House, Herbal Teas on the house, what... read more else.!
We have enjoyed the guided tour, the swimming pool...!
We have participated in all the gardens workshops :
Herbs Collecting & Tea Brewing,
Essential Oils distillation and Aromatherapies...!
Thank my friends, we will be back.
Highly recommended.!
December 22, 2022Spring of energy. - Authentic spring of energy. Friendly people, very original pool area. Great place for everybody, who is interested about local plants and herbs. Wonderfull views.
November 10, 2022Brilliant day of easy education on life, plants and looking after yourself - Michalis is one of those people you meet in life and feel you have known forever. His enthusiasm for life, nature, people and his beautiful botanic garden experience was one... read more of the best times I have spent in many many years (and I have been fortunate enough to have travelled the world). We talked and learned so much whilst enjoying a fantastic setting, great essential herbal oils and teas. The tour was so perfect and Michalis’ narrative skills wove everything together. Highly recommend and suggest a few hours spend to max the experience. Go alone or with friends!
October 13, 2022Fantastic way to spend the day - Fantastic day out, beautiful view over the dam and bay near Coral Bay.
The owner is a fantastic host, and so much information on the herbs and oils and teas... read more , you won't regret a visit. Access road is stone and mud so a slow drive up and down a couple of hills but you could walk from the top if you don't fancy the drive.
October 12, 2022excellent! - Amazing hosts and fantastic Cypriot experience! It was wonderful to learn so much about the different herbs and plants there! We were given free drinks and fruit and were able... read more to swim in their fresh water swimming pool!
They also made me an essential oil mix for my eczema which has made it almost go away completely from just a couple uses! very happy to have gone and will be visiting again hopefully!
One thing I have to say is that as the road there isn’t built up you need to drive slowly in the car (but is do-able) or rent an off-road vehicle- you could also walk if you are worried, it is not too far from the main road. Definitely worth the visit if you are looking for a proper Cypriot experience, you will not be disappointed!!
September 8, 2022Closed - De rit er naar toe is best heel pittig, dan ben je er en dan zijn ze gesloten. Drama dus, ik zou aanraden om eerst te bellen of ze open... read more zijn.
September 1, 2022 -
A slice of heaven - As soon as you arrive you are treated like family, we have been here twice on the reccomendation of friends you won't be disappointed it's a wonderful slice of heaven.... read more Michalis and Maria are the most amazing hosts. You can't find a more beautiful setting in the hills with a beautiful pool and all the fruit trees to walk through this really is a must to visit . Thankyou for having us we've had a wonderful time with you all.
August 30, 2022Went off the cuff with my family and loved every minute of this first class experience.
The company of the owner Michalis was first class and seeing what he's done... read more with the place and hearing about his vision is amazing.
Would highly recommend to anyone who's visiting Paphos and will continue to go back every time we're here.
Absolute bargain of only €5 to enter, which you get back in drinks alone. Unforgettable experience. Thank you Dr MiMo
July 26, 2022Unforgetable experience! - Nothing but an excellent experience! Mr Michalis is a perfect host, great guy and his expertise and knowledge of essences and herbs is superb! We went there twice within a... read more few days. Cannot recommend more! Don't miss this experience, you will not regret it!
July 25, 2022amazing experience with good peoples and gorgeous views - a isolated place with lovely peoples.
the owners are very interesting peoples with amazing life story.
the place include a authentic oil tour and herb tasting.
the botanic garden was... read more the highlight of ours trip.
July 15, 2022A hidden gem - This garden is a real hidden gem. There is an access road down to the gardens, but you have to be careful when you go down it, it's better to... read more drive slower. We had a wonderful tour of the place, the amount of love and passion the couple have put into this, you can feel it. We were given some herbs to make tea with. It was interesting to find out about their gardens. The views are amazing as well. The entry fee was reasonable 5euro, this goes towards the upkeep of the place. Very friendly couple and very welcoming. Will come again when we come to Cyprus next year.
July 8, 2022A must visit genuine place and genuine people - So the entrance is an off road track but it is manageable for ordinary cars just go slow. Once you arrive the welcome is as warm as the Cyprus weather... read more in July. The owner and is wife Maria are funny, generous and generally adorable together. The tour informative the refreshments delightful and no sales pressure at all. If you are looking to bring home something for yourself or a gift the perfumes and essential oils are wonderful and very reasonably priced. Now we have found the place we will return year on year and the views are worth it alone.
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June 9, 2022Best experience ever, Michalis was so kind and always talked of his amazing projects. The view is amazing,the view? Even better. The food? Probably the best in Cyprus.
Totally... read more recommend!
Worth every penny.
June 9, 2022Unexpected treasure - We came hoping for a nice walk amongst the herbs and flowers and left richer in every way. Michalis spent a great deal of time with us, showing us around... read more his project, sharing his knowledge and supplying us with coffee and samples of his own products and plants for tea. An unexpected treasure in a beautiful location.
April 13, 2022Tranquil oasis with amazing views - not to be missed - The highlight of our trip to Cyprus. Stunning scenery and brilliant garden tour by Dr Michalis who is so knowledgeable about the healing properties of herbs and aromatics. We were... read more made to feel very welcome and returned home with some beautiful essential oils made from plants growing in the gardens.
April 8, 2022Not far from the tourist area - a spot of tranquility. - After we visited the, so commercial area, Adonis baths, we said to get a but of fresh air in the botanical gardens advertised on the road. Very close. What a... read more surprise! Place was like an oasis in the middle of the desert hills. A wonderful view towards the sea and the dam bellow. Thousands of aromatic plants. You get a bag full of samples of all the tea plants you can imagine. You can also buy oils and dried plants. Hosts are extremely sociable and nice people. You will find lits of stuff about the place and nature. On top of everything there is a nice bar and an amazing swimming pool.
August 10, 2021A must visit genuine place and genuine people - So the entrance is an off road track but it is manageable for ordinary cars just go slow. Once you arrive the welcome is as warm as the Cyprus weather... read more in July. The owner and is wife Maria are funny, generous and generally adorable together. The tour informative the refreshments delightful and no sales pressure at all. If you are looking to bring home something for yourself or a gift the perfumes and essential oils are wonderful and very reasonably priced. Now we have found the place we will return year on year and the views are worth it alone.
July 8, 2022