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About Cyprus
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Geographically, Ayia Napa lies near Cape Greco at the eastern part of Cyprus, just south of Famagusta and forms part of a larger area known as Kokkinochoria (a name derived from the red colour of its soil). It is a town of Famagusta District, in the remaining southern part of the district not occupied Turkish forces in 1974. Ayia Napa is about 8 kilometres (5 miles) away from Protaras, a town that... |
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Agios Georgios (St George) is a village located in the Paphos District of Cyprus. The small fishing harbour of Agios Georgios sits in a breakwater in front of a small island, and was formerly the important settlement of 'Drepanum' in Roman times. It is now primarily known for its small, quiet shingle beach and its three or four good souvla (spit roasted charcoal grilled meat) and fish restaurants.... |
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Ayios Tychonas situated about 3kms from the motorway & the beach is a small village with some shops, a bar and a taverna. More restaurants and shops are within a few minutes drive.
The town of Limassol has many shops catering for all tastes and budgets. Plenty of art galleries and museums can be found in the town. Leather goods & spectacles are good value and can... |
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On the slopes of Mount Troodos, in the heart of Pitsilia region centrally located in Cyprus, Agros offers an authentic, traditional travel experience. Its close proximity to all cities and the international airports of Larnaca and Pafos gives easy access by car and bus.
Agros is an ideal year-round rural destination to visit not only for its great countryside, but... |
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Alassa village is only 12 Kilometres from Limassol on the main Limassol to Troodos road. It is built north of the Kouris dam and has a magnificent view of the dam. The village moved to its present location in 1985 because of the construction of the Kouris dam.
The history of Alassa began in the 17th century BC and slowly through the years the village was abandoned. It was... |
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Anarita is a small, unspoilt village, 10km to the east of Paphos. The village is only 3km from the airport, and retains a wealth of character and traditional features, but still having all the modern facilities such as a supermarket, bank, cafes, taverns and shops.
Anarita is a quiet village lying 105m above sea level, surrounded by olive trees, wheat... |
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Anogira is a small quiet, picturesque village halfway between Limassol and Pafos. It is a 25 min., drive to Limassol and a 15 min. drive to the beach. It is about 10 km inland from Avdimou. It lies about 800m above sea level.
As far as houses are concerned, those that dominate are the traditional ones which are elongated, two-room and arch-divided, with solariums, upper storeys,... |
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The small but very picturesque community of Apesia lies on the south side of the Troodos mountain range, approximately 480 metres above sea level, and is protected in a valley between the rivers Garillis and Limnatis. It is a semi-mountainous area with annual rainfall of around 575ml.
Apesia produces a small quantity of cereals, olives and almonds. There are also a... |
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About twenty kilometres north of the city of Limassol, at an altitude of 410 meters above sea level, stands Apsiou. The river Garyllis flows at the foot of the village. The gardens that surround the village, with the vines across, mixed with the olive and locust trees as well as the forest that's north-east, compose a unique picturesque landscape.Apsiou was one of the villages of the "Grande... |
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The village of Arsos is one of the biggest wine producing villages in Cyprus. It lies 40 kilometres from Limassol and 45 kilometres from Paphos. It is built on the slopes of Laona mountain, 1092 metres above sea level, with an open horizon on the Valley of the Diarizos River, as far as the sea of Paphos. Thanks to this geographical position, it enjoys a wonderful cool and dry climate in... |
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The village of Chlorakas is one of the biggest villages in the area, and ideally situated between Paphos and Coral Bay. It is spread over a large area and 2 distinct sides. The upper part is where many traditional and modern shops, restaurants, bars and amenities are located, the lower part (where Villa Zephyrus is located) is much more residential, peaceful and serene with the beach and Sea close... |
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The village of Choirokoitia is an archaeological landmark and the site of a Neolithic settlement which bears witness to a fascinating worldview that prevailed some 9000 years ago. Located about 30 minutes drive from Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaka. Choirokoitia's convenient location provides easy access to the Island's natural, cultural and tourist attractions. Choirokoitia constitutes the... |
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Coral Bay is located fifteen minutes west of Paphos close to the pictureesque hillside village below the friendly of Peyia. Coral bay is the best natural (European Blue Flag) beach in the area. This is an established resort with many villas set apart from one another above a wide curve of golden sand.
The summer heat is often tempered by a gentle breeze and the sea has a shallow... |
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Episkopi Village is situated 12 kms towards Paphos. It lies west of the river "Ezousas" and is a village with a special character.
In the village entrance there is a steep rock, dominating the village and the valley underneath. In a few metres distance you can find the Saint Ilarion church (Agios Ilarion) , patron saint of the village. The church is dated... |
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Episkopi is a village of mixed population in the Lemesos (Limassol) district. Is is situated about 14 km west of the city of Limassol and 40 km east of Pafos, linked by a modern intercity highway. Most of the village comes under the jurisdiction of the British base of Akrotiri-Episkopi. Episkopi is built on the foothills of ancient Kourion with a fertile plain stretching to the south, at... |
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The village of Fasoula is in the district of Limassol, at a distance of about 7 kilometers north of the city of Limassol.The village is built at an average altitude of 370 meters and receives an average annual rainfall of about 550 millimeters. Locust, almond, and olive trees, cereals, as well as a few citrus trees are cultivated in the area of the community. As far as stockbreeding is... |
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Geroskipou is a coastal town in Cyprus, east of Paphos. Its current population is approximately 7,000 and it is the second largest municipality in the Paphos District. Yeroskipou, with its remarkable five-domed Byzantine church of Agia Paraskevi, and its Folk Art Museum, is a popular tourist destination. It is known especially for the production of Turkish Delight or "lokum" (locally... |
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