Galata Village Square
Galata is a beautiful village, built at 60km west of the city of Nicosia. The lush landscape that surrounds it, along with its many sights and amenities, make it a great attraction for visitors and tourists.
A noteworthy mention should be made regarding the square of the village, where under the shade of an ancient oak and plane trees, with the river Karkotis rolling nearby, one will experience unforgettable moments of peace and tranquility, as well as enjoy the cool temperatures during the summer months. If you’re lucky to be there during the summer months, many events take place in the village square and offer a pleasant change to your trip.
Today, in Galata, thanks to the necessary infrastructure for dining and accommodation, its sights, namely, the Byzantine painted churches, the Folk Art Museum, the Kyrillos Watermill, picturesque nature trails, rich greenery, traditional houses with their characteristic balconies and the fact that this village is so close to Nicosia, Limassol and Troodos, causes tourism to increase year after year.
Location
Architecture
Evrychou Traditional Centre
Evrychou is built on the eastern bank of the Karkotis River, at an average altitude of 440 metres. Small streams flowing down the slopes to the valley, which break up the landscape of the village. Evrychou retains its traditional character with old hou
Exinta Spitia (Sixty Houses Settlement)
Exinta Spitia (Sixty Houses) is a settlement outside the village of Skouriotissa. They were originally built to house the workers of the mine. Skouriotissa is essentially a mining settlement created next to the homonymous mine. Its inhabitants were alm
Hani ton Kalianon
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Karterouni Village
Karterouni is an abandoned village, which emerged through a great devastating fire in the lush, forest-covered Solea Valley in 2016. The village was built in the 17th century and its last inhabitant abandoned it in 1947. The village was very small albe