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Stone street and traditional doors of Kato Drisa.

Kato Drys

Kato Dris lies among the hills near Lefkara. Stone houses, bright doors and small streets connect it with the mountain Larnaca, and vineyards, gardens and beekeeping reveal the…

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Cato-Pirgos and the valley's outlet to the sea. Archival view from the south, 1998.

Kato Pyrgos

Kato Pyrgos is located on the northwest coast of the island, in Tillyria, and belongs to the Nicosia District. The sea here is adjacent to the foothills of…

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Church of Panagia Angeloctisty in Kiti.

Kiti

Kitty connects the living seaside community with one of the most valuable monuments of Byzantine art in Cyprus. Behind the modern building and rural areas hides the history,…

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Kilani's on the mountainside.

Koilani

Kilani is located on the eastern slope of Mount Afamis, on the western shore of Krios — the Kuris tributary. This wine-growing village was also an administrative and…

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Corn and the surrounding hills; a photo of the official tourist portal of Cyprus.

Kornos

Cornos is located in the interior of Larnaca District, between the routes to Nicosia and the southern coast. His name is associated primarily with handmade ceramics and beekeeping.…

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Cyperunda at the foot of the mountains.

Kyperounta

Kiperunda lies at the foot of Madari, in the highlands of Pitsilia. The settlement occupies a slope and valley at altitudes of about 1250 – 1350 meters, where…

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The church of Panagia-tu-Arak in the vicinity of Lagudera.

Lagoudera

Lagudera is located at the foot of Madari in mountain Pitsilia. Here, wooded slopes, nut plantings and small rural neighborhoods surround one of the most famous Byzantine monuments…

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Among the gardens and stony slopes.

Laneia

Lanya, also known as Lania or Lanea, is located at the southern foot of Troodos at approximately an altitude of 570 metres. Its small streets connect the winemaking…

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The McKenzie Coast in Larnaca; a photograph of the region's tourism organization.

Larnaca

Larnaca opens up along the sea: the Finikoudes palm trees, small old quarters and a long promenade connect the everyday city with the resort coast. Behind the beach…

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