The Monastery of the Priests – Agia Moni – is located in Paphos Region between the village of Statos and the Monastery of Chrysorrogiatissa. It is built in a beautiful situation, far from the bustle of everyday life.
Agia Moni is considered as one of the most ancient monasteries of Cyprus. It has been rebuilt recently [...]
Saint Neophytos monastery is situated about 10 km north of Paphos near Tala village. It is built in what used to be a secluded location at the head of a picturesque valley.
The history of the Monastery of Agios Neofytos is well documented in the autobiography of its founder, the Cypriot hermit and writer Neofytos. Saint [...]
If you want to visit the monasteries in Cyprus, bear in mind that the Greek Orthodox Religion is very proper. What does that mean for visitors?
Visitors are advised to avoid wearing short trousers and to be dressed ‘decently’. That means men must wear shirts and women must have their arms and shoulders covered.
During Sundays [...]
September 2008 – Cyprus’ dams remain almost dry at just 4.5% of their total capacity and the water shortage remains an issue for the island.
It’s been a difficult summer for much of Cyprus as water shortages have forced rationing in most of the island except Paphos Region. Despite water flowing – on and off – [...]
According to legend, Aphrodite mythological goddess of love and beauty, rose from the waves in this strikingly beautiful spot on the south east coast of Cyprus.
The Baths of Aphrodite at Polis and the ‘Fontana Amorosa’ – Fountain of Love – also echo her apparent penchant for the island.
The Greek name, Petra tou Romiou “The Rock [...]