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.
In the Municipality of Episkopi in Limassol, there is a Church dedicated to Agia Paraskevi. It is built in a central square, following a Basilica style, which has a gabled vaulted roof.
On the south wall, five external arches are formed, likewise on the north wall. It is built out of whit... More
Berengaria, was once a gem, not only in Cyprus but also globally. It is the hotel that once hosted kings and princes. This place was used for rest and fun by every person of "royalty." Berengaria is the hotel "cursed" by the Gods before it was even built. Berengaria is the haunted hotel that domi... More
In the area of the gulf of Episkopi in the Limassol district, there is a "secret" but unreachable paradise. It is a beach, sandy, with an area of about 800 meters. It is called Trypiti beach or as is usually called "Zapalo Beach".
Years ago there was a gravel quarry at the bay of Tripiti,... More
For anyone who likes to walk along nature trails, the free areas of Cyprus are real paradise. Thousands of kilometers have been built mostly by the Department of Forests as well as by the communities themselves or municipal authorities.
A very beautiful path, located in the village of Ars... More
Until a few years ago, the landscape seemed lunar. Dug slopes, stripped off trees, pushing the holidaymakers to travel to the top of Troodos. The upper Amiantos from many years ago, was turned into a mine, devouring the flesh of both the mountain and the people.
An unknown number of peopl... More
The Holy Monastery of Panagia Amasgous is the name of the female Monastery dedicated to Our Lady and it is found 1 to 1,5 kilometres southwest of the village of Monagri, in the district of Limassol.
As strange as the name of the Monastery may sound to you, even though it is unique for Cyp... More
During the whole duration of the Ottoman Empire, the Christian Churches are constantly raided by the Ottoman occupiers. Nevertheless there were periods of time where the catastrophical rage of these people towards anything Christian was transformed into a real persecution. The destroyed Churches,... More
The church of Agios Mavrikios in Pissouri is found on the peak of a small hill dominating the valley of Linidion which is at its most planted with the sweet fruit of Soultanina.
Agios Mavrikios is known to cure callus. Anybody suffering with callus should get some soil from the church and... More
