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About Cyprus
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Pera Pedi is located in the south of the Troodos mountain range, about 35 kilometers northwest of Limassol and at an altitude of 770 meters. It is built upon wide, leveled ground, which is surrounded by mountains whose altitude ranges between 850 and 1000 meters. The Krios (cold) river, a tributary of the river Kouris, crosses the village.
Pera Pedi receives an average annual rainfall of... |
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Pernera is a small and picturesque harbour town with family friendly beaches, excellent restaurants and bars as well as two small waterparks for the children. This beautiful town is nestled within a sandy bay and exudes a relaxed and easy going atmosphere, very characteristic of Mediterranean towns.
This lovely beach resort has quiet and un-crowded beaches with all water sports and beach facilities,... |
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Foini is one of the most graphic villages of Cyprus and is built in a verdurous environment in the mountains of Troodos, at an average altitude of 920 meters, among steep slopes and mountaintops ridden with the green of pines. The village is found 44 kilometers northwest of the city of Limassol. Turnpike streets connect it with the village Agios Dimitrios in the northwest, with Kato Platres... |
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Only half an hour’s drive fr om both Paphos and Limassol, Pissouri is a village which has managed to successfully welcome tourism yet still retains it charm and traditional character. Famous for grape growing, the village hosts a variety of restaurants, tavernas and bars, wh ere you can sample the local wine.
Pissouri Village has a lovely centre with a village square which... |
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To give it its full title ‘Polis Chrysochous’ is only 45 minutes’ north of Paphos and five minutes from the quaint and pretty fishing port of Latchi. Polis Chrysochous means ‘Golden Town’ and this is certainly self explanatory when you see the long sandy blue flag beach here. Polis is the least developed beach resort in the Paphos area and boasts rugged mountains, lush greenery and... |
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If you want to discover the year round real flavor of Cyprus beauty in the Mediterannean sea, come to Pitsilia area in Troodos mountain range, in the picturesque village of Potamitissa. The village stands at a height of 820 meters above sea level, among pine-clad rocky mountain peaks near to the highest point of Mount Olympus that reaches 1950 meters.
The refreshing alpine... |
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Pyrgos is well off the beaten track, a restful, traditional fishing village with no bars or souvenir shops and not a tourist in sight. However the village does have a couple of tavernas, coffee shops, a bank, a post office and a market, and is only 15 minutes drive from Limassol town. From Pyrgos you are only 5 minutes from the lovely beaches and if you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of... |
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The beautiful village of Sylikou is situated at a height of 650 metres, up in the mountains, surrounded by many valleys, fruit orchards and gardens that were traditionally irrigated by three big fountains. The village is known for its wine, Zivania, raisins, olives and almond trees.
It is not clear where the name Sylikou comes from but it seems that it derives... |
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Tochni is a village located in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, about halfway between the cities of Larnaca and Limassol. Based on some religious and folkloric traditions, Tochni is among the oldest villages in Cyprus, with a history more than ten, perhaps twenty centuries. Despite the infrequent mention of it in historical or archaeological sources, careful research and study on the village... |
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The village of Trimiklini is built in the largest valley in Cyprus, 27 Kms from Limassol between Limassol and the Troodos Mountain. It has for many years been a place to stop and rest. High mountains surround the village with the highest being mount Zalaka and a large ravine on the south of the village through which flows the crystal clear waters of the Kouris River. The villagers are... |
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Vouni, a picturesque wine village with cobbly alleys, traditional houses with wooden doors, large windows, narrow balconies and inside yards, attracts both locals and foreigners with its rich architectural heritage, who see it as an outdoor museum of the life and culture of the most recent centuries.
It is located in the wine villages of the Lemesos District, on an altitude... |
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Zygi is a bustling fishing village easily accessible to the three large towns of the island, Larnaca and its international airport, Limassol and the capital, Nicosia.
The quaint fishing village is famous throughout the island for its fresh fish and fish tavernas, supplying many seafood restaurants in the area and throughout Cyprus. The village becomes very busy at the weekends, when... |
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