The church of Panagia Neroferousas is the centerpiece of Pentakomo village. Made of local stone, the church owes its name to the feast of Ypapantis when periods of rains would bless the lands of the farmers. Thus came the name Neroferousa (Nero meaning “water”).
Walking Distance: 2 Minutes
The monastery of Agios Georgios Alamanos, which first began as a men’s only monastery and was later turned into a women’s commune in 1949, is located approximately 24km east of Limassol, south of Monagroulli village. The monastery, which is the first women’s commune officially established by the local church, is built below the caves of the hill which rises above the area, and is dedicated to Saint George.
Driving Distance: 10 Minutes
Located in the mountainous region of Marathasa Valley, the Monastery of Kykkos is the wealthiest and most lavish on the island, and stands on a mountain peak, at an altitude of 1.318 metres.
Driving Distance: 1 hour 44 Minutes
Ayios Lazaros Church was built by Emperor Leo Vl, in the 9th century. Restoration was carried out in the 17th century, keeping faithfully to the original plan, and the church can be called one of the tiniest examples of Byzantine architecture. Eight days before Easter, the icon of Saint Lazaros is taken in procession through the streets of Larnaca.
Driving Distance: 35 Minutes
The Cyprus Museum is the oldest and largest archaeological museum in Cyprus. The museum houses artefacts discovered during numerous excavations on the island. It is located in the capital Nicosia.
Driving Distance: 50 Minutes
Centrally located on the island, Nicosia serves as the administrative, political, financial and cultural capital of Cyprus. The country’s most important museum is here, with its impressive archaeological collection, while with more than fifteen museums, Nicosia has something for every taste. The Old City with its rounding star-shaped fortifications is a labyrinth of narrow streets, teeming with churches, mosques and beautiful, often dilapidated colonial houses.
Driving Distance: 50 Minutes
Explore the narrow streets of Limassol’s old town and discover its history. With many unique, independent stores its the perfect place to do some shopping.
Driving Distance: 25 Minutes
The medieval Limassol Castle is situated near the old harbour in the heart of the historical centre of the city of Limassol. The castle as it appears today is a structure rebuilt circa 1590 under the period of Ottoman rule.
Driving Distance: 25 Minutes
Limassol Marina is an exclusive waterfront development designed by a world-renowned team of architects and engineers. It combines elegant residences and a full service marina with exclusive restaurants and shops, to create a lifestyle uniquely shaped by ‘living on the sea’.
Driving Distance: 25 Minutes
The white rocks shoreline can be found next to the famous Governors beach. The white rocks resemble chalk and create platforms on the water which are suitable for exploring, sunbathing or jumping into the clear waters.
Driving Distance: 10 Minutes
Comprised of two parts (Governor’s and Kalymnos), the first section of Governor’s beach has dark grey sands and uneven surfaces, whereas the second section (Kalymnos) – which lies around 200 m west of Governor’s beach – is replaced by flat ground and a long, narrow stretch of sandy coastline. Both boast calm, clean seawaters and provide a fantastic setting for walking amidst nature, as such they are popular with all, including families with small children.
Driving Distance: 10 Minutes
The archaeological remains of Kourion – which was one of the island’s most important city-kingdoms in antiquity – are of the most impressive on the island, and excavations have unearthed many significant finds, which can be viewed at the site.
Driving Distance: 35 Minutes
Cape Greco is a beautiful headland and protected nature park in the southeastern part of the island of Cyprus. It is at the southern end of Famagusta Bay and forms part of Ayia Napa Municipality.
Driving Distance: 1 hour 10 Minutes
The impressive Troodos mountain range stretches across most of the western side of Cyprus, offering cool sanctuary and idyllic hours spent in long walks in its scented pine forests in summer and winter sports and skiing in winter. Here are the many famous mountain resorts, Byzantine monasteries and churches on mountain peaks, and nestling in its valleys and picturesque mountain villages clinging to terraced hill slopes. In the Troodos mountain range, besides Machairas to the east, and the actual Troodos district around Mount Olympus (height 1951 meters), there are four other districts : Pitsillia, Solea Valley, Marathassa Valley, Krassochoria (the Wine Villages).
Driving Distance: 60 minutes
The crafts of lace and silver have been practiced in the village since Venetian times, and visitors can learn all about them, and watch the lace and silver being made at the Lefkara Handicraft Centre, the Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Silversmithing, and various workshops.
Driving Distance: 25 Minutes
Paphos Castle was originally built as a Byzantine fort to protect the harbor, it was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century, then dismantled by the Venetians in 1570, who found themselves unable to defend it against the Ottomans, who in their turn restored and strengthened it after they captured the island.
Driving Distance: 1 hour 5 Minutes
According to legend, Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, rose from the waves in this strikingly beautiful spot. The Greek name, Petra tou Romiou (The Rock of the Greek), also known as Aphrodite’s Rock, and is associated with the legendary frontier-guard of Byzantine times, Dighenis Akritas, who kept the marauding Saracens at bay with amazing strength. It is said in one such fight he heaved a large rock (Petra), at his enemy.
Driving Distance: 45 Minutes
Chirokitia is an archaeological dating back to the Neolithic age around 8000 years ago!! It has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1998. The site is known as one of the most important and best preserved prehistoric sites of the eastern Mediterranean.
Driving Distance: 15 minutes
My Mall Limassol, the largest shopping mall in Cyprus, is located in Zakaki, at the northwest entrance to Limassol, only a short distance from the city center and very close to the port. My Mall Limassol, with its contemporary architectural design, fully air-conditioned facilities and over 1.600 parking spaces provides an ideal destination for shopping and entertainment for you, your family and your friends.
Driving Distance: 30 minutes
A wide variety of well-known fashion and other retail brands, a supermarket chain, restaurants and coffee shops, a cinema operator and many other services offer their products and services in total of 27.000 sq.m. retail space. The Mall of Cyprus offers a clean, secure and fully air-conditioned comfortable environment to all visitors. In combination with IKEA there are 2500 parking spaces available, which includes disabled parking.
Driving Distance: 50 Minutes
Kings Avenue Mall is an impressive full concept shopping mall ideally located in the heart of central Paphos convenient for both local residents and tourists. It is the most modern mall of Cyprus and offers visitors the ultimate shopping experience. Leading international fashion brands and retailers, high fashion boutiques, specialty stores and services, a variety of popular and world-known restaurant chains and cafes, a multiplex cinema with 6 screens, an arcade and children’s indoor and outdoor play area are all available for your shopping, entertainment and leisure. It is a modern architectural design with a stylish interior layout and a vast selection of shops.
Driving Distance: 60 Minutes
Above the Lefkara Valley, Ktima Dafermou blends uniquely with the natural surroundings of the vineyards and the rolling hills.
Driving Distance: 20 Minutes
Fasouri Watermania is presently the biggest Waterpark in Cyprus both in size and number of attractions and facilities with 30 different slides for all ages, two restaurants and three snack bars
Driving Distance: 25 Minutes
A perfect day out for the family. The park features play areas for the children, games and so much more. The Camel Park is a place where all can also learn about other animals that live here such as ostriches, goats, deer’s, ponies, wallabies, lamas, turtles, fish, a lot of birds and many more.
Driving Distance: 30 Minutes
With over 170 donkeys, this is the biggest farm in Cyprus. Feed and participate in a donkey safari and afterwards visit the wax museum, the traditional Cyprus house, an ancient olive press, a small botanical garden, an amphitheatre, one of the oldest olive trees in Cyprus, the small church of Virgin Mary of Memila
Driving Distance: 20 Minutes
Join a local fisherman and experience how fresh fish is caught daily with the possibility to see wild dolphins, flyfish and sea turtles.
Driving Distance: 15 Minutes
Crest WaterSports Center on St. Rafael beach offers a wide range of watersports activities, that would provide an unforgettable holiday experience or be the start of a life long passion.
Driving Distance: 15 Minutes
Experience + Explore the Mediterranean coastline and Sea Caves from a new perspective! Stand Up Paddle Boarding is the newest craze to hit the beaches! For all ages and great to experience as a family or with friends, this adventure will take you to a fantastic sea location to explore the coastline from the water. A unique experience and an unforgettable memory!
Driving Distance: 15 Minutes
