Limassol

Andreas Christou is believed to be Limassol’s uplifter. He received a town flooding in rubbish and crime, and in a few years he transformed it into a co-Capital, making the residents of its one hundred and thirty five villages and settlements proud.

Kyriakos Kyriakou Andreou from Profitis Ilias of Sykopetra… Absent.

Monuments in Cyprus - Kyriakos Kyriakou Monument, Profitis Ilias, Sykopetra, Limassol

In the beautiful little village "Profitis Ilias” (Prophet Elijah) of Sykopetra, Limassol and in the "shadow" of the mountain peak of Papoutsa, there is a National Monument, dedicated to the Hero of the Republic of Cyprus and who was killed in the domain of Honour.

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Probably the oldest olive mill on the island is in the village of Sykopetra in Pitsilia

Places in Cyprus - Museums - Old Olive Mill, Sykopetra, Pitsilia, Limassol

On our small island, there are some monuments - museums whose history is inextricably linked with the history of our People. Unfortunately, the indifference of the leaders and most of the current rulers, which leaves them at the mercy of time, weather and other conditions, resulting them to be de... More

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The small settlement of Profitis Ilias in Sykopetra, Limassol

Villages in Cyprus - Settlements - Profitis Ilias, Sykopetra, Pitsilia, Limassol

The settlement of Profitis Ilias is located in the administrative district of the village of Sykopetra and it is about three kilometers away from it. This settlement, has a long history since it was founded only a few decades ago.

"It is said" that a shepherd, a resident of Sykopetra, fou... More

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Sykopetra, Limassol, an unexplored area of Cyprus with its fabulous treasures

Villages in Cyprus - Sykopetra, Pitsilia, Limassol

In the southeastern Mediterranean waters, there is a small island called Cyprus. A poet described it as "golden green leaf tossed into the sea” and was absolutely right. Cyprus, no matter how small it is, its beauties are so many that they are out of proportion compared to its size. It is charact... More

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"Santa Barbara" beach in Agios Tychonas has a blue flag

Beaches in Cyprus - Santa Barbara beach, Agios Tychonas, Limassol

“Santa Barbara” beach is found close to the archaeological site of Amathus, a hundred metres east of the small church dedicated to Agia Varvara and it belongs to the administrative periphery of Agios Tychonas, Limassol.

It is a natural beach since it does not have breakwaters and it is no... More

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The chapel of Agios Georgios in Eptagonia is found built on the peak of a small hill

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Georgios, Eptagonia, Limassol

West of the village of Eptagonia that belongs to the Limassol district, and on the peak of a small hill, among cypress and pine trees, is where the small chapel dedicated to Agios Georgios is found for the past half century.

The small Church was fully built with the help of donations and ... More

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"To Poullin" (the bird) faucet along the Trail "exi vrises" in the village of Arsos, Limassol

Places in Cyprus - Taps - "To Poullin" (the bird) faucet, Arsos, Limassol

In the Sacred Grove of Cypriot Goddess of Beauty and Love that was in the area in which later the village of Arsos was built, the running water watered trees, animals, birds and humans. Aphrodite took care and endowed the Sacred Grove of lavishly and placed many natural water sources.

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Pano Vrisi in Arsos still gives its water to the people

Places in Cyprus - Taps, Pano Vrisi, Arsos, Limassol

Arsos, Limassol, is the village that was built in the place of the Holy Alsos (grove) of Aphrodite which has “inherited” the natural charms of the Goddess. In a ravine, there is still a small part of the grove in which there are six natural sources of water. For thousands of years the water gushe... More

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