Polemidia Reservoir
Polemidia is on the northern side of Limassol, in the Garillis Valley. This is one of the closest to the urban development of the reservoirs of the district.
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Polemidia is on the northern side of Limassol, in the Garillis Valley. This is one of the closest to the urban development of the reservoirs of the district.
Potamitissa is located among the green slopes of Pitsilia, small gardens and vineyards. The Ambelikos River connects its natural appearance with the name and spiritual history of the…
An ordinary fox inhabits both natural and man-made landscapes in the district.
Salvia willeana — mountain Cyprus endemic with softly pubescent leaves. It is associated with the cool upper part of Troodos, moist rocky slopes and pine forests.
Two restored columns of the Temple of Apollo rise amid low ruins west of Kourion. This is an independent sanctuary, which served as a large city in the…
The Cyprus Helmet — small island endemic with swollen leaves and double-lipped flowers. In the mountains of the district is found its typical subspecies Scutellaria cypria subsp. cypria.
Pancratius marine, also known as sea daffodils, blooms white fragrant flowers right among the coastal sands.
Silikou — The village of Limassol district, where winemaking is adjacent to the old olive farm. Stone houses and rural species retain the connection of the settlement with…
Spur-winged lapwing — contrasting shorebird with a black and white head and a loud voice. Often it is first heard and only then noticed.
The Church of St. Catherine stands at the seaside avenue of Limassol. Its bright facade and strict symmetry tell about the Latin Catholic community of the port city.
The small monastery of St. Nicholas is located between the salt lake and the sea on the Akrotiri Peninsula. Her unusual name has long been part of the…
Stinking juniper — Evergreen mountain tree with a dense dark crown. Old specimens are recognized by fibrous bark flaking off longitudinal stripes.