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Agios Amvrosios
In the heart of the Cypriot wine country, this attractive village is found.Best known for its wines produced from grapes grown without the benefit of chemicals or pesticides,there is also no artifical flavouring or colouring added to the end product.

Agios Georgios Alamanos Convent
Midway between Amathus and Governers Beach lies this very attractive and tranquil convent.Honey is produced and sold by the nuns. Icons of various sizes are also produced and are on sale to the public.

Agios Minas Convent
Lying peacefully in the valley between Valva and Kato Drys, this 15th-century convent is dedicated to St Minas the Glorious, a 3rd-century martyr.An immaculately maintained and very tranquil convent,with honey and icons of the very best quality this convent offers a place to visit that is both a tourist attraction and a place of great peace.From May to September the convent closes between 12 noon and 3pm.

Agios Nikoloas ton Gaton Monastery
This monastery was restored back to its original glory of a 13th-century abbey, having been abandoned during the invasion of the Turks in 1570. The name means St Nicholas of the Cats referring not only to the saint himself but also to the cats that were reputedly introduced to the island by St Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, to rid the island of poisonous snakes.

Amathus
A site of intermittent excavation, This is where the remains of a Phoenician harbour dating back as far as 1000B.C. are found.

Arakapas
This pretty hill village with its attractive open square, is most notable for the small ancient church of the Panagia Lamatiki. Ajacent to the modern church of the same name it is said that this is where Our Lady heals the sick. Every September a festival is held in her honour.

Episkopi
The second of the British Bases found on the island, Episkopi is a small replica of small English village.

Fassouri Plantations
Citrus groves form a dense wedge around the village also known as Phassouri. Lying west of Limassol it is a very pleasant drive or if you prefer cycling the numerous orchards offer shaded roads with the fresh smell of the many citrus trees all around you.

Foinikaria
Just on the out skirts of this village is the Germasogeia Lake, where fresh water angling is on offer. All fresh water fishing is done from the shore as boats are prohibited on the lake and a permit to fish must be obtained, Necessary permits may be obtained from one of the Cyprus Fisheries Departments district offices either in Limassol, Larnaca or Paphos.Please also note that no person under the age of 12 is allowed to fish.

Governers Beach
Found to the east of Limassol, this is one of the most popular beaches found in the area. The sand is almost black and soaks up vast quantities of solar heat so it is advisable to wear shoes to avoid getting your feet scortched.

Kalavasos
An old minning village that back dates almost 4,000 years this is a very pretty little village .

Khirokitia Neolithic Village
This historic site back dates from around 5500 to 58oo B.C. It is located adjacent to the modern village of Choirokotia, some 6km from the sea in the foothills of the Troodos Mountains. Almost unique among Cypruss ancient sites. this village gives an idea of life for the inhabitants before the light of civiisation shone on the island.

Kolossi Castle
Over looking Orchards this castle was origially built around 1291 and was later restored by the French Grand Commander of the Hositallers Louis de Magnac in 1454. Today thr remains of a basilica, the sugar cane factory and an aqueduct may still be seen.

Kornos
An unremarkable village home to the Cypriot pots called pitharia which are shaped by hand rather than being turned on a wheel.

Kourion
Well worth a visit , this ancient ampi theatre is still in use today.Ancient ruins of a Roman house with Mosaic floors still intact,and samples of the Hellenistic-era water reresevoir make this really a sight to behold.

Ladys Mile Beach
Fairly deserted, Ladys Mile beach is popular for windsurfing. Used mainly by the British forces it has very little to offer the tourist.

Lefkara
Within about 1km the two villages of Lefkara are to be found. Known as Pano( upper)and Kato(lower) L
efkara respectivley, they are home to the famous hand made lace, The ladies of the village can be seen sitting in the shade working away on clothes.They will be very happy to show you what they are doing, often inviting you into their shops for a drink and a look around. Some of Cypruss finest silver is found here, this is all hand crafted and the intricate patterns are all native to this village. Turkish or Cyprus delights are also a speciality of this village.

Limassol
This is one of the fastest growing towns in Cyprus. Very popular with tourists Limassol is also the key industrial and commercial hub of the island. The Limassol Castle can be found near the old harbour back dating to the Lusignan era of the 13th century with later modifications by the Venetians, Torks and British it provides visitors with an excellant veiw from its battlements. The Cyprus Medieval Museum is housed here in a series of Gothic-arched halls deep in its interior. The old Turkish Quarter is clustered around the castle and is a wonderful place to browse around. There is also a quaint Orthodox church and Turkish mosque worth visiting in this area. To the north of the harbour is the Folk Art Museum and a little down the road are the Municipal Gardens.

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