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 Holy Church of the Saints Sergios and Vakchos in Kissousa, Limassol

Church of Cyprus - Holy Church of the Saints Sergios and Vakchos, Kissousa, Limassol

We did not find information concerning the church of the Saints Sergios and Vakchos that is found in the village of Limassol called Kissousa.

The church performs liturgies twice a year and quite a few of the ex residents of the village participate at them, who were obliged to move to othe... More

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The village of Kissousa in Limassol hides an unknown story

Villages in Cyprus - Kissousa, Limassol

Upon travelling from the village of Erimi of Limassol, towards the mountain villages of the district, the so-called “wine producing villages”, at 40 kilometres you will find the riverbed of the Ha-Potami river in front of you. Once you pass the bridge, you will find the right exit at 50 metres th... More

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The water at the headwaters in Kissousa is the best on the island

Places in Cyprus - Taps - Headwaters in Kissousa, Kissousa, Limassol

On the west side of the river Ha-Potami, on the slope of the valley that the river formed, you will find the village of Kissousa. It is composed of 8 houses and it only has 6 settlers, the only ones that are left after the obligatory departure of most of them.

The few settlers of the vill... More

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The beautiful wine producing village of Limassol, Omodos

Villages in Cyprus - Omodos, Limassol

The village of Omodos belonging to the Limassol district, is probably the most famous village of Cyprus, on the island itself as well as to the rest of the world, just after the village of Lefkara in the district of Larnaca. It is built 40 kilometres northwest of Limassol, among high mountain pea... More

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Even though the chapel of Archangel Michael is a monument, it was left to collapse

Chapels in Cyprus - Archangel Michael, Kellaki, Limassol

In the picnic area of Kellaki, that is found on the road from Kellaki to Sanida, a small chapel is found. It is the chapel of Archangel Michael. It is a construction dating from the Byzantine years.

It was stone built, covered with arches with 3 entrances. Unfortunately it has been includ... More

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The picnic area of Kellaki provides all the facilities to the excursionists

Picnic Sites in Cyprus - Kellaki picnic area, Kellaki

The picnic area of Kellaki is found a kilometre away from the entrance of the village on the road of Kellaki-Sanida and only a few hundreds of metres before the Zoodochou Pigis (Life giving Spring) Monastery.

It is placed on the peak and on the south slope of the hill and from there, the ... More

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The Icon of Our Lady at the Holy Monastery of Zoodochou Pigis (Life giving Spring) in Kellaki performs miracles

Monasteries in Cyprus - Holy Monastery of Zoodochou Pigis - “Panagia Glossa” - Kellaki

The female Monastery of Zoodochou Pigis or as it is better known “Panagia Glossa”, is found as you leave the village of Kellaki belonging to the Limassol district, in the direction of the village of Sanida. From the entrance of the Kellaki village, where you can find the community park and the we... More

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The chapel of Agia Marina in Kellaki, Limassol

Chapels in Cyprus, Agia Marina, Kellaki, Limassol

In Kellaki, Limassol, you will find a chapel dedicated to the Favourite Saint of the Cypriots. Agia Marina. It is a 1975 construction. There was another church at its place since 1744 dedicated to the Saint, which, for unknown reason was completely destroyed. Unfortunately, with the destruction o... More

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