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Golden Donkeys Farm

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Constantinos
August 26, 2019
Golden Donkeys Farm is located in Skarinou village, halfway between Larnaca and Limassol. When building it, we were based on our love and care for sustaining the Cyprus traditions. And we really wanted to help preserve the heritage of Cyprus – friendly and industrious animals, which many centuries faithfully served the Cypriots. After all, it is the Cyprus donkeys, who were the indispensable tool: they transported food and wine, they were the primary mode of transportation on the island for many centuries, it was the donkeys that helped in the production of olive oil, turning the heavy millstones, and in the manufacture of wine, carrying grapes from mountain plantations. Well, today our farm is a home for around 170 donkeys, and each of them has its own name and character. Nowadays, we are the biggest donkey farm in Cyprus and probably, one of the biggest in Europe. The majority of our animals are females, in order to produce milk. Milking is done in a special designed space, in accordance with the requirements of the EU. Arriving at our farm, you will get a lot of positive impressions and unforgettable emotions: here, you can take a walk on donkeys in the surrounding area, take a picture with the friendly animals and feed them. Our calm atmosphere, will melt away any stress and make you feel completely relax. Moreover, in this farm you will also find a lot of other interesting things such as: the wax museum, the traditional Cyprus house, an ancient olive press, a small botanical garden, an amphitheater, one of the oldest olive trees in Cyprus, the small church of Virgin Mary of Memila (Memila is the name of the aria farm locates) and the coop, as well as our cozy restaurant and a souvenir shop.
Golden Donkeys Farm is located in Skarinou village, halfway between Larnaca and Limassol. When building it, we were based on our love and care for sustaining the Cyprus traditions. And we really wanted to help preserve the heritage of Cyprus – friendly and industrious animals, which many centuries f…
Stylianos
September 25, 2017
The Golden Donkeys farm is located in the village of Skarinou. It accommodates approximately two hundred donkeys. The farm was built as a labour of love for sustaining Cyprus tradition. The main reason for establishing the farm was to protect these beautiful animals that are on the verge of extinction. A beautiful botanical garden encompasses the farm. The aroma of the garden’s herbs is ever-present; basil, lavender, oregano, among others. Once you enter the farm, you come across a very old olive tree, perhaps the oldest in Cyprus, which, along with the fauna and flora, creates a magnificent atmosphere with distinct smells and colours. Check out the winery, the old well, and the olive mill.
The Golden Donkeys farm is located in the village of Skarinou. It accommodates approximately two hundred donkeys. The farm was built as a labour of love for sustaining Cyprus tradition. The main reason for establishing the farm was to protect these beautiful animals that are on the verge of extincti…
Chris/George
May 18, 2017
This is a donkey park if you fancy to ride a donkey! Similar to the camel park, there is a small museum with artefacts from the old days in Cyprus.
Isobella
May 26, 2017
Golden Donkey Farm - Skarinou: Golden donkey farm is located in Skarinou village. It accommodates approximately 200 donkeys. The farm was built based on our love and care for sustaining this traditional animal, native to Cyprus. The main reason for establishing the farm, was to protect the donkey which are becoming extinct. Once you enter the farm, you come across a very old olive tree, perhaps the oldest in Cyprus. A botanical garden surrounds the farm. The perfume of the garden’s herbs accompanies the visitors in every step they take. Basil, lavender, oregano and other herbs create a magnificent atmosphere with their distinct smell and colors. Discover and explore the winery, see the well
Golden Donkey Farm - Skarinou: Golden donkey farm is located in Skarinou village. It accommodates approximately 200 donkeys. The farm was built based on our love and care for sustaining this traditional animal, native to Cyprus. The main reason for establishing the farm, was to protect the donkey w…
Chryso
April 16, 2019
the history and the past of Cyprus in one place

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Location
Skarinou, Larnaca