Construction of The EOKA Hideouts
The Limeria was a four-part hideout den: the headquarters, the warehouse, a galley, and an observatory. They are located on the ridge that overlooks the village of Kourdali. The headquarters of EOKA was located here for a while. The leader lived in the main hideout.
Chief George Grivas Digenis ordered the hideouts to be built in the area, where the fighters could resort to at any time when their presence in the villages would be difficult. Following the recognition of the mountains of the area, the ridge on Kourdali was chosen. The fresh water spring, which was 300 metres below the ridge, was also a decisive factor in the decision to build the hideouts in the area.
The location chosen for the construction of the Lemeria was ideal. Access from the enemy was difficult because there was no road in the area. It was offered for defense, especially from the village of Spilia, but also for safe escape to Kakopetria or Asinou. The Lemeria hideouts were constructed in the summer of 1955 by residents of Spilia-Kourdali and Kyperounda under the direction of the District Chief of Staff, Renos Kyriakidis.
Lemeria hosted EOKA leader General George Griva Digeni and 18 other rebels from 23/11/1955 to 11/12/1955.
Today the hideouts have been repaired by the Department of Forests, which has created a network of trails in the area, with explanatory and directional signs and benches. This makes it easier to visit the Limeria. In addition, a forest road leads up to the ridge above Digenis headquarters. The visit of the Limeria Hideouts takes about two hours.
Location
Monuments
Panayiotis Toumazos Statue
The statue of the fighter in the National Liberation Struggle of 1955-1959, Panayiotis Toumazos is located in Saranta-Mili Area on the Kakopetria-Troodos road, near his place of death and is made entirely of bronze. The unveiling of the monument was ca
Petra tou Androgynou (Androgyne Stone)
At the entrance of Old Kakopetria, near the uphill road that leads to the church of Metamorphosis, stands a large stone, known as Petra tou Androgynou. According to the tradition, every newly married couple had to walk around, sit down on it, and from
Poyiatzis Water Fountain
The Poyatzis fountain is very close to the Folk Art Museum and the chapel of Agios Georgios. It is an arched fountain that carries a wall plate from the year 1733. Descending a few steps, you can see the fountain from which a small icy brook passes, it
Rodous’s Watermill
The Watermill of Rodou is one of the two watermills located in the village of Galata. It was formerly owned by the Monastery of Podithou and was restored in 2002. It is preserved as a museum by the community. It consists of two imposing towering arches