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  • Crystal clear turquoise in Protaras
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  • Amathus Ruins
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Wineries

by rachel_sun

I love my wine so had to mention this place.Southern Troodos Mountains has plenty of vineyards.Pitsylia winery is a great one worth checking out.You can go for a tour.You can also taste.My fav part.Mavro Ambelissimo is the name of the local grape which the wine is made out of.Xynisteri and Pambatzies and Ofthalmo are also pretty tasty varieties of grapes used to make the local wines.The winery is between Platres and Pelendri.It is better to ring before going to book a tour.Another good one to see is Sterna Winery.This winery has wine caves over 3000 years old and they keep a constant temp of around 15c.This winery opens from 9.30 am til 6.00pm and opens 7 days a week.Sterna Winery is on the northeast side of Kathikas.It has a great mountain setting and you can hear how the wine is made and taste the wonderful wines and snaps(free) and look in the 3000 year old cellars.There is also a...

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Watch the 5 finger mountains.

by benazer

Feel the heat in the air and think of all the people in history walking past here and pausing to enjoy watching the mountain scenery just like you,maybe they spoke a different language and belived in a different god but just the same they had same eyes ate same food,had kids and wife/husband maybe , one thing for sure they sang the same song as/of birds.....

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The Tenta at Kalavasos

by greekcypriot

A site not to be missed by anyone!Just a few kilometres from the village of Kalavasos one can come to the very popular – Tenta. It provides evidence of the initial establishment (end of the 7th millennium B.C.). The Cypriot Aceramic Neolithic.The Tenta comprises a small village with houses clustered around the upper part of a small natural hill. All of the architectural elements here are curvilinear, if not circular.

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Life in Traditional Villages...Worth visiting!

by greekcypriot

Discover what Cyprus really is about by visiting beautiful traditional villages that seem to be a world away. These villages are scattered throughout the island.It is here that you will understand and feel the real authentic Cypriot culture, its people and the hidden gems.Cyprus is not an island to be visited only during the summer months. A drive on the Mountains of Troodos and Olympos, or Akamas.Visit a traditional Agrotourism House and I am sure you will want to come here again and again.Personally I love visiting these Agro houses, which I find very cozy, and in my tips I am including several such from my frequent visits on the island. Choose the one you think will suit you. I suggest that you book to one such even for 2 or 3 days before you leave the island.You won't regret it.

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Don't Miss the Museum of John Lampadistis!

by greekcypriot

If you come to the Monastery of John Lampadistis, don't miss visiting the museum as well.Normally they don't allow visitors taking photos, but I had a special permit and I had the privilege to take the photos I wanted.I have them here on this thread if you wish to have a look. They are indeed very old and worth seeing. They are masterpieces in one word.Tip: Don't leave without going to see where the Holy Water comes out of a rock! (Watch out though as it is a bit slippery down there).

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Ioannis Lampadistis Monastery

by greekcypriot

Don't miss visiting the Byzantine Monastery of John the Lampadistis in the village of Kalopanagiotis. Kalopanagiotis is a beautiful village in the Troodos range. The Church and Monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis, (Saint John Lampadistis) is one of the 9 painted Byzantine churches found in the Troodos Mountains and it is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. It contains excellent frescoes, treasures of Byzantine art of the 13th and 15th century.

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The Monastery of Agia Napa

by greekcypriot

If you come from Larnaca by coach the final stop is at the square of the Monastery.Don't miss visiting it because it is worth it.If you come from Larnaca by coach the final stop is at the square of the Monastery of Agia Napa. It is worth visiting it because it has much history.An ancient sycamore, believed to be over 600 years old sits outside the south gate of Ayia Napa monastery. Inside there is a cave which tells of the history of the monastery as a place of worship for early settlers to the island.Tip: Look at my transportation tips to see how you can get here.

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PROTARAS

by greekcypriot

Protaras is popular for its crystal turquoise waters and lovely beaches.The area of the Fig Tree Bay is the most popular. There are many restaurants, bars and pubs in the whole area, many tourist and souvenir shops.It is close to Agia Napa and Paralimni. In the outskirts of Protaras there are some rocky bays ideal for divers.I came to Protaras several times during summer holidays and I find it a more quiet resort than Agia Napa. I would recommend it to couples with small children.Usually people who love noisy nightlife choose Agia Napa as it is more popular to the younger generation.

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AGIA NAPA

by greekcypriot

The golden sandy beaches of Agia Napa will amaze you.During the summer season when the hotels and restaurants are open this area can become quite noizy. There is the monastery of Agia Napa on the left side of the bus-stop worth to be visited.There are many taverns and pubs in the area.The beaches are sandy with turquoise and aquamarine colours.There is a bus leaving from the Palm Tree avenue that comes to Agia Napa every hour in summer.

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Bellapais Abbey near Kyrenia

by greekcypriot

Gothic Bellapais Monastery also known as Bellapais Abbey is set on the flanks of the Five-finger (Kyrenia) mountains in the beautiful hillside village of Bellapais .A spot not to be missed if you get to the north side of the island.Opening hours Daily 9.00 - 19.00 from June until mid-September Daily 9.00 - 17.00 from mid-September until May Admission policies are flexible, app. 5 YTL******(As a Cypriot my heat hurts when I see Cypriot places occupied by the Turkish troops).It is so painful to have your country divided in two parts.

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Off The Beaten Path: Cities in Cyprus
  1. Ayia Napa Off The Beaten Path
  2. Paphos Off The Beaten Path
  3. Larnaca Off The Beaten Path
  4. Limassol Off The Beaten Path
  5. Nicosia Off The Beaten Path
  6. Kyrenia Off The Beaten Path
  7. Famagusta Off The Beaten Path
  8. Protaras Off The Beaten Path
  9. Troodos Off The Beaten Path
  10. Polis Off The Beaten Path
  11. Pano Lefkara Off The Beaten Path
  12. Bellapais Off The Beaten Path
  13. Kourion Off The Beaten Path
  14. Lachi Off The Beaten Path
  15. Karpasia Off The Beaten Path
  16. Lophos Off The Beaten Path
  17. Palekhori Off The Beaten Path
  18. Dherinia Off The Beaten Path
  19. Bellapais Abbey Off The Beaten Path
  20. Pedhoulas Off The Beaten Path
  21. Kolossi Off The Beaten Path
  22. Ayia Sophia Off The Beaten Path
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  24. Kythrea Salamis Off The Beaten Path

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