The Oak Square of Galata
One of the most enchanting moments in Galata can be enjoyed by visiting the village square. There, the ancient oak will offer shade and coolness, next to the Karkotis (Karkotis) river. This oak belongs to the Quercus Infectoria Subsp veneris variety has a height of 16 metres, a trunk circumference of 5.40 metres and an estimated age of 600 years.
A notable mention should be made to the square of the village, where under the shade of the ancient oak and plane trees, with the Karkotis river flowing next to it, offer unforgettable moments of peace and tranquility as well as coolness during the summer months. You may be lucky enough to experience one of the many events that take place here, in the square of the village.
Today, in Galata, due to the necessary infrastructure and accommodation, its sights (the Byzantine icons, the Museum of Folk Art, the Kyrillou Watermill, the picturesque nature trails, the lush greenery, traditional houses with their balconies and the fact that it is so near to Nicosia, Limassol and Troodos, makes traffic to and from the village increase from year to year.
Location
Natural Monuments
Aged Olive Tree (Flassou)
These ancient trees or giant trees are the long-lived and large-scale plant species of the planet. Some of these trees stand proudly despite the years they are weighing on them, unaffected by the harsh test of weather and time. They were spared from th
Frankoelia (Olive Tree) – The Virgin Mary of Podithou Church
In the courtyard of The Virgin Mary of Podithou church, there is an ancient olive tree, also known as Frankoelia. A small wooden sign on the base of this huge olive tree lets visitors know of their arrival to the surrounding area of the church. Exuding
Moutti tou Thkia (Zeus’s Peak)
The peak above the coastal plain of the Solea region, next to the current Agios Theodoros Village. The people of the Solea region, in ancient times, would worship Zeus (Dias), the father of God and Man. In fact, on one of the mountainsides, which overl
O Drys Ton Anemourkon (The Oak of Anemourkon)
This beautiful Oak (O Drys ton Anemourkon) is located in the homonymous location in the valley of the river Atsa. It is a tall and very thick oak standing on the western bank of the river Atsa. This oak endured malicious fires and lightning. In its sha
Perennial Oaks and Cypress
These ancient trees or giant trees are the long-lived and large-scale plant species of the planet. Some of these trees stand proudly despite the years they are weighing on them, unaffected by the harsh test of weather and time. They were spared from th
Rotsos tou Morou (The Babe’s Boulder)
On a steep cliff of the Katholiki mountain range lies a huge boulder named Rotsos tou Morou. History claims that the residents of the village ran for shelter under the boulder to escape the raids of the Saracens. The Saracens however, forced a violinis
