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.

The Water basin of the ancient aqueduct in Pissouri

Places in Cyprus - Water basin, Pissouri, Limassol

In the village of Pissouri in the district of Limassol, is a very pretty and very old building, a remnant of the ancient aqueduct of the region. It is the water basin of the aqueduct, which was restored and the area was embellished thanks to the initiative and expenses of migrants of Pissouri. &n... More

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The Beach of Pissouri is a holder of the blue flag

Beaches in Cyprus - Pissouri beach, Pissouri bay, Pissouri, Limassol

The island of Cyprus is famous for its clean and organized beaches located in the free from the occupation areas. One of them is the beach of Pissouri. It is located 3 kilometres south of the old centre of the village and at the end of the beautiful valley that stretches from the foot of the hill... More

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The Hellenism of the island is found buried under its ground

Places in Cyprus - Monuments in Cyprus - The monument of the EOKA fight 55-59, Amiantos, Limassol

It was the Friday, 1st of April 1955, just a little before the sunrise above the occupied sky of Cyprus, when the island awake from the explosions. The morning sea breeze transfered a voice with it. A voice coming from the depth of the Greeks’ history saying that “Greeks, wherever you are, hear o... More

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The forgotten paradise in Avdimou is enjoyed by few

Beaches in Cyprus - Avdimou Beach - Avdimou Bay, Limassol

On the gold green island of the Mediterranean, Cyprus, there are some locations that are so beautiful that you could easily give them the name “small paradise”. Most of them, either because they are found on far away and inaccessible areas, or just because we did not have the luck to hear about t... More

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The picturesque streets of the village of Plataniskia host many artists

Villages in Cyprus - Plataniskia, Limassol

The village Plataniskia or Platanisteia located 40 kilometres west of Limassol. It is built on top of a hill that dominates the region that extends to the bay Avdimou.

To reach the village, you have to pass through Avdimou and then go uphill the road, straight to the village of Agios Thom... More

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The Venetian bridge of Elia on the confluent of Diarizos, Foiniotis

Bridges in Cyprus - Venetian Bridge, Elia Venetian Bridge, Tris Elies, Limassol

The Venetian bridge of Elia (olive tree) is found on the confluent of the river Diarizos that has its sources at the village of Foini which is why it is called “Foiniotis”. It is found only a few metres from the point of intersection of the river or Kaminaria with Foiniotis, which along with othe... More

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The architecture of the houses in Anogira is particular

Villages in Cyprus - Anogira, Limassol

Anogira is a village of the Limassol district and it is at a distance of 42 kilometres from the city. It is found northwest of the town, built on a huge plateau which extends for many kilometres. It is a village built of limestone. Its 300 settlers mainly deal with agriculture and carob processin... More

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The ruins of 3 churches in the area of the Monastery of Timiou Stavrou in Anogira

Monasteries in Cyprus - Monastery of Timiou Stavrou, Anogira, Limassol

A few hundred metres before the entrance of the village Anogira, there are ruins of the Monastery of Timios Stavros of Anogira on the right hand of the road.

The Holiness of the village began in the paleochristian years, since there are remains from two triple aisled Basilicas of that per... More

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