Solea Villages
Kakopetria Village
The popular destination Kakopetria, is found at an altitude of 667 meters, nestled among the Solea Valley. Maintaining its rustic character, the old quarter of the village consists of stone built houses decorated by wooden balconies and winding stone paved alleys. The quarter has been declared a protected…
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The popular destination Kakopetria, is found at an altitude of 667 meters, nestled among the Solea Valley.
Maintaining its rustic character, the old quarter of the village consists of stone built houses decorated by wooden balconies and winding stone paved alleys. The quarter has been declared a protected heritage site. Surrounded by thick forest along the tranquil sounds of the river crossing the village, explore the watermills and the stunning bridges found along the river banks.
Explore the villages religious history by visiting the churches dotted around the village. Visit the most recent church of Agios Panteleimonas built in 1994. The church of Saint George the Concessioner found on the north side of the village and built in the 15th century. The church of Panagia Theotokou, built in 1514 and decorated with admirable frescoes from the early 16th century and the church of the Saviour built in 1520. The most notable church is church of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which is the remnants of an old monastery built in the 11th century.
Learn more about the village’s history through a journey in time. Visit the Linos museum, housed in a traditional building in the old quarter of the village exhibiting tools used in wine, bread and olive oil making. The olive mill (Eliomylos) museum in the yard og the church of the Saviour and the hero monument dedicated to the fallen heroes of the EOKA Liberation Struggle in 1955.
Adventure into the nature trails and enjoy the majestic landscape. Relax at one of the many benched dotted along the river and take in the coolness of the shading trees, the verdant vegetation and the melodies of the birds filling the fresh air. Sample local food, wine and delicacies and experience rural life.
Galata Village
The small village of Galata, is found 620 meters above sea level amongst verdant vegetation traversed by the Klarios river. Characteristic wooden balconies decorate traditional homes, with stone build walls, tiles roofs and wooden doors.
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The small village of Galata, is found 620 meters above sea level amongst verdant vegetation traversed by the Klarios river. Characteristic wooden balconies decorate traditional homes, with stone build walls, tiles roofs and wooden doors.
Irrigated by the river Klarios, the village is famous for its delectable fruit it cultivates, such as apples, peaches, apricots, cherries, damsons and grapes. Tour the magnificent Byzantine churches found within the village. Visit the chapel of the Virgin Mary, boasting frescoes dating back to 1514, the 1513 Agios Sozomenos church found in the centre of the village, the chapel of Agios Georgios and the chapel of Agia Paraskevi. The most notable church being the Panagia of Podithos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main village church is dedicated to Panagia Odigitria, built in 1930, housing sacred vessels, vestments and a Gospel dating back to 1745.
Discover more about the rural life at the Galata Museum of Folk Art, exhibiting tools used by farmers, silk breeders, shoemakers and more. Visit the still operating Kyrillos Watermill and learn traditional procedure of wheat grinding, Trek at the nature trail and admire the old Rodou Mill, surrounded by lush vegetation.
Spilia Village
The small village of Spilia, is perched up at an altitude of 1100 meters, on the foothills of the Troodos mountains. Nestled within dense forest, the village was built during the 16th century, when the Monastery of Panayia Chrysokourdaliotissa was built. The area consists of two regions separated by…
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The small village of Spilia, is perched up at an altitude of 1100 meters, on the foothills of the Troodos mountains. Nestled within dense forest, the village was built during the 16th century, when the Monastery of Panayia Chrysokourdaliotissa was built. The area consists of two regions separated by only 1km Spilia and Kourdali. Journey through history by visiting the ruins of chapels located on the river bank as well as the monastery in Kourdali, a 16th century build housing ancient Byzantone icons and frescoes. Admire the 1850 church in Spilia, with a unique belfry, consisting of a towering pine tree. Find near it the olive mill, dating back to 1984.
Adventure into one of the nature trails, relax at one of the traditional cafes or eat up at the local restaurants. Sample delectable homemade bread at the local bakeries, the famous dries figs or walnuts, the delicacy of soutzioukkos and learn about the distillation of the local spirit of ‘zivania’.
Evrychou Village
Discover agricultural centre of the Solea valley, the village of Evrychou. Located on the eastern bank of the Karkotis river, at an altitude od 440 meters, the picturesque village offers opportunities to explore nature and history. Surrounded by lush vegetation broken up by small streams flowing down the slopes.
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Discover agricultural centre of the Solea valley, the village of Evrychou. Located on the eastern bank of the Karkotis river, at an altitude od 440 meters, the picturesque village offers opportunities to explore nature and history. Surrounded by lush vegetation broken up by small streams flowing down the slopes.
With high annual rainfall and the beneficial help of the river, fruit trees such as apple, pears, plums, apricots and peach trees, almond, olive trees and vines thrive in the area. The village is renowned for its excellent quality of apples.
Visit the church of Agia Marina, built in 1872, located in the village centre and the gothic stule church of Agios Georgios. Admire rural architecture at the must-see old waters mills ‘Mill of Styllis.
The most notable site, is the historic Cyprus Railway Museum, a relic of Cypriot history of the short lived railway station which operated in 1950 until 1951. The Cyprus Government Railway extended from Famagusta in the east to Morfou in the west. Now all it remains is the stone built building in the last stop of the railway, now housing original documents, photos, scale models and various objects from the old railway.
Katydata Village
Discover the village Katydata, at an altitude of 275 meters, with the two rivers Karkotis and Setrachos running across it. Its history dates back to the Medieval times, and its names is derived from the greek words ‘kato’ meaning under and ‘ydor’ meaning waters, as there are underground waters flowing.
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Discover the village Katydata, at an altitude of 275 meters, with the two rivers Karkotis and Setrachos running across it. Its history dates back to the Medieval times, and its names is derived from the greek words ‘kato’ meaning under and ‘ydor’ meaning waters, as there are underground waters flowing.
Take a stroll in the village and damorethe church of Agios Ioannis Theologos, built in 1870, the church of Agia Paraskevi and the Monastery of Panagia Skouriotissa.
The village is located near the Skouriotissa copper mine, a precious metal which made the island a outrivalling trader in the Mediterranean. It is the only active mine in the island today. Learn more about history, by visiting the Museum of Mining Heritage, located in the village centre, exhibiting tolls used by the mines, images of the mines and object made with copper raw material.
Aditinally, visit the old railway, the Workshop of Plaster statues or relax at the community park found at the north hills of the village. Admire the verdant valley of Clarios, the deep blue sea of Morfou bay and the historic mine of Foukasa.
Kaliana Village
Nestled in the valley of the Karkotis river at an altitude of 600 meters, is the quaint village of Kaliana. Decorated with lush wild vegetation filling the fresh air with aromas from pine and terebinth trees as well as cultivated apple, pear, peach, apricot and olive trees.
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Nestled in the valley of the Karkotis river at an altitude of 600 meters, is the quaint village of Kaliana. Decorated with lush wild vegetation filling the fresh air with aromas from pine and terebinth trees as well as cultivated apple, pear, peach, apricot and olive trees.
Encounter stunning churched dotted around the village, such as the 12th century church of Saints Ioakim and Anna, in the village centre. Boasting a few yet striking frescoes, the most notable one that of Saint Saranta, which dates back to the 12th century, as well as a portable icon of Panagia Kalionitissa, which dates back to the 13th century. Visit the church of Panagia Iamatiki, built in 1993, in the place of an old ruined church.
At the village entrance discover the old water mill well as the old unique hand-operated olive mill located within the village. The pride and joy of the community is the 1900 old mansion known as Kallianas Station, which used to function as an inn for travellers in the past. Admire an excellent example of folk architecture and history with a two –story design decorated with arches. Now it has been declared a monument and has been restored, now functioning as a cultural centre. Next to it find the Agios Irakleidios bridge joining the coast of the river.
Visit the village to sample delectable local cuisine as well as the traditional spirit of ‘Zivania’ distilled in the old-fashioned way.
Agios Theodoros Village
The small village of Agios Theodoros Soleas, is ocated at an altitude of 440 meters, on the outskirt of the Troodos mountains. Built in the banks of the river Atsa, the village offers tranquillity and relaxation among the lush nature.
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The small village of Agios Theodoros Soleas, is ocated at an altitude of 440 meters, on the outskirt of the Troodos mountains. Built in the banks of the river Atsa, the village offers tranquillity and relaxation among the lush nature.
Its named originates from the homonymous church of ‘Agios Theodoros o Stratilatis’ built amongst the fields of the village and the banks of a tributary. It dates back to the 18th century, boasting the icons of the Saint and charming architecture with a stone build, high bell tower and a wooden roof.
The village’s history dates back to ancient times, since recent excavations uncovered a statuette of the God Eros as well as findings suggesting the excavation and processing of copper. Admire the historic fountain of ‘Krya Vrisi’ the only water sourced for the village until 1950 as well as the picturesque bridge connecting the river banks and the village.
Visit the village on February 8th, where the village celebrates its saint, and pilgrims from around the village and the neighbouring villages of the valley gather to rejoice.
Flasou Village
Among the valley of the river Karkotis, at an altitude of 330 meters, encounter the scenic village of Flassou. The village was once divide into an upper and lower neighbourhood, where the Turkish Cypriot lived in the upper and the Greek Cypriot in the lower region.
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Among the valley of the river Karkotis, at an altitude of 330 meters, encounter the scenic village of Flassou. The village was once divide into an upper and lower neighbourhood, where the Turkish Cypriot lived in the upper and the Greek Cypriot in the lower region.
Blessed with rainfall and the waters of the river, fruit trees, olive trees, almond trees, vegetables and pulses are cultivated, enhancing the natural beauty surrounding the village.
Visit the oldest church of the community, Agios Georgios Lambadoforos church, built in 1722, now protected by the Department of Antiquities. Housed inside is the old wooden iconostasi and the icon of Saint George. Another notable church is the church of Agio Dimitrianos, built in the 19th century, boasting a tall bell tower and a magnificent iconostasi inside. Finally, on the east side of the village, find the chapel of Panagia Kousouliotissa.
Discover the extension of the Cypriot railway which operated in the 20th century and passed through the village.
Korakou Village
Koraou village can be found at an altitude of 420 meters, north of the ancient mine of Skouriotissa. The village dates back to the Frankish rule, and contains an abandoned Turkish Cypriot area north of the community.
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Koraou village can be found at an altitude of 420 meters, north of the ancient mine of Skouriotissa. The village dates back to the Frankish rule, and contains an abandoned Turkish Cypriot area north of the community.
Decorated with apple, pear, peach, plum, fig and olive trees as well as vineyards and almond trees cultivated along with vegetables and legumes, the landscape provides a scenic view. The verdant forest fills the eye with lush vegetation and the fresh smell of pine and spruce.
Learn more about the village’s history by touring the three watermill and two olive mills, demonstrating charming folk architecture and telling tales of the past rural life. Encounter impressive religious monuments, such as the church of Panagia Eleousa, an 18th century building, the 1697 built church of Apostle Luke and the church of Agios Mamas built in the 17th century. Each one housing precious relics, valuable icons and silver artifacts.
Linou Village
Built on the banks of the Karkotis river, at an altitude of 310 meters, is the village of Linou.
Privileged with annual rainfall and the fertile land of the river bank, olive trees, citrus trees and fruit trees such as apple, pear, plum and medlar trees are cultivated.
Linou Village
Built on the banks of the Karkotis river, at an altitude of 310 meters, is the village of Linou.
Privileged with annual rainfall and the fertile land of the river bank, olive trees, citrus trees and fruit trees such as apple, pear, plum and medlar trees are cultivated.
Unearth the ruins of old flour mills, telling tales of the past rural life as well as the Hero’s monument dedicated to the fallen heroes of the village during the Liberation Struggle. Additionally, visit the historic Skouriotissa mine, to learn more about the rich copper mining history of the island.
Surrounded by several churches, one can visit the chapel of Agia Marina, restored in 1980, or the chapel of Prophet Elias and Agioi Saraanda. The architectural gem on the village is the church of Panagia Chrysopantanassa, located in the village core, built in 1905, housing a unique cement iconostasi, crafted to look like wood.
Sina Oros Village
The small village of Sina Oros (Mount Sina) is located in the Solea region, and even though it is found near larger tourist villages it has been almost completely abandoned in the last few years.
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The small village of Sina Oros (Mount Sina) is located in the Solea region, and even though it is found near larger tourist villages it has been almost completely abandoned in the last few years.
Trek among the narrow cobbled alleys, decorated by the traditional folk houses, built one above the other, and admire the picturesque environs enhanced by the unspoilt nature.
Visit the two village churched, both dedicated to Saint John Theologist. The old church of Agios Ioannis Theologos, located near the village exit, is a 14th century build and under the protection of the Department of Antiquities. It has undertaken the restoration and maintenance of the church and proclaimed it an Ancient Monument B’. Housed within are remarkable icons, dating back to the 16th century. The newer church is located in the village center and was completed in 1965.
Relax at the local coffee shop and take in the unparalleled nature this hidden village has to offer.
