The village of Agios Ioannis Pitsilias (or Agios Ioannis Agrou) is found built at a distance of 40 kilometres from the town of Limassol. The houses are literally found in the shade of the “Papoutsa” mountain peak, a mountain peak whose slopes are almost vertical.
Even though there are no big areas of flat land, the apple trees and peach trees “drown” the houses with their colours. Its people are hardworking, and they make every piece of land to useful.
It is a very well organised village. It has spacious parking places, squares, parks, a picnic area, monuments dedicated to heroes and churches.
The old houses are traditional, old mansions with upper floors and hanging balconies. Its people are friendly and hearty. The streets are clean, even though pavements in villages that are found in such barren land should be considered as luxury.
The church of the village is dedicated to the Archangel Michael. In olden days, the patron Saint was Agios Ioannis Lambadistis. A lot later, after an icon of the Archangel Michael was found in some ruins, the settlers did something rare, if not unique; they changed the patron saint.
The traditional tap is found behind the monument that is dedicated to those who lost their lives during the Turkish invasion.
Agios Ioannis Pitsilias is a very interesting destination and has a lot to offer to the visitor. Its disadvantage is that the community is not provided with accommodation to spend the night.
