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Statos-Agios Fotios
Statos-Agios Fotios is a picturesque, welcoming community nestled in a beautiful natural environment of the Pafos Mountains.
Located at an altitude of 950 metres, the village is blessed with fertile lands and hardworking people that adhere to their centuries-long traditions and customs.
It produces apples, grapes, pears, peaches, cherries, raisins, walnuts and almonds as well as wine of excellent quality from the locally grown vineyards. If you happen to be in the area enjoy the tranquil nature of the village and pay a visit to the nearby Monastery of Chrysorrogiatissa (Our Lady of the Golden Pomegranate).
The Statos-Agios Photios Christmas Village will be operating from from November 21, 2026 until January 6, 2027 (inclusive).
For more information click here
For the programme click here
Heartland of Legends getting ready for Christmas
Hearland of Legends Happy New Year (kali Chronia)
Contact Tel. No.:
+357 26722758
https://youtu.be/dy-RodwfcyM
Cyprus 11000 Years of History (pdf)
Paralimni Municipal National History Museum
Museum with historical exhibits from Greece and Cyprus covering the period from 1821 to 1974.
There are also exhibits from the Middle Ages.
| Region: | Ammochostos (Famagusta) |
| Address: | 6 Makariou III, 5280 Paralimni |
| Contact No: | Tel: +357 23 741826 |
| Operating Hours: | Monday – Friday 08:00 – 14:00
Saturday 09:00 – 14:00 |
| Operating Period: | All year round. Closed on Sundays and on official and local public holidays. |
| Entrance Fee: | €3 for individuals aged 12 and over. |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. | |
Paralimni Municipal National History Museum
| Region: | Famagusta Region |
| Address: | 6 Makariou III, 5280 Paralimni |
| Contact No: | Tel: +357 23 741826 |
| Operating Hours: | Tusesday – Friday 08:00-14:00 / Saturday 09:00-14:00 |
| Operating Period: | All year round. |
| Entrance Fee: | From 1.9.2025 €3 charge for ages 12 and above. |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. |
Episkopi Environmental Information Centre-pafos area
It provides information about the geology, flora and fauna of the Ezousa Valley by using high quality photographic material, touch screens, dioramas mikrodioramas and collections.
The centre is surrounded by a botanical garden where the significant plants of the area, organised in thematic groups (habitats, endemics, bulbs, rare plants) may be seen. There are also many plants typical of Cyprus which are not found in the Ezousa valley, as well as geological specimens from the main geological formations of the valley.
| Region: | Paphos |
| Address: | 8524 Episkopi |
| Contact No: | Book a Tour: +357 26 642234 / Fax: 00357 26 642 936 |
| Operating Hours: | Tuesday – Saturday: 8:30 – 14:00 & Sunday: 10:00 – 14:00. *The last tour for each day begins at 1:15pm* |
| Operating Period: | All year round. Closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Easter Sunday (Greek Orthodox). |
| Entrance Fee: | €5
€2 For kids up to 8 years old and adults above 65. |
| Disabled Access: | Offers facilities for the disabled. |
| Website: | https://epeicentre.com/ |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. |
Akamas Geology and Paleontology Information Center- Panos Arodes
The main objective of the Center is to inform visitors about the various rocks and fossils, the genesis of the island of Cyprus, the seismological characteristics of the area, the geomorphology of Akamas, the mines/quarries/galleys that operated at times, and others. Alongside the geological information, visitors can learn about the various Cypriot herbs and have a pleasant time in the garden and the courtyard of the Centre. While our little visitors enjoy their educational activities in the specially designed area.
| Region: | Paphos |
| Address: | Pano Arodes |
| Contact No: | Tel.: +357-26 332 332 / +357-26 221 269 e-mail: [email protected] |
| Operating Hours: | Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 16:00 Saturday: 10:00-15:00, Sunday: Closed |
| Operating Period: | All year round. Closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Easter Sunday (Greek Orthodox). |
| Entrance Fee: | Free. |
| Disabled Access: | Offers facilities for the disabled. |
| Website: | https://panoarodes.com/akamas-geology-and-paleontology-information-center/ |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. |
Regional Information Centre of Avifauna and Flora of Akamas-Kathikas
The Regional Information Centre of Avifauna and Flora of Akamas has been operating since 2023 in the picturesque village of Kathikas, 25km north of the city of Paphos, and east of the Akamas forest.
The Exhibition Centre is a significant product of scientific research and solid museological design, which makes it the first specialized space in Cyprus, exclusively dedicated to the Avifauna and Flora of Akamas.
Through a combination of materials and digital media, the visitors are invited to go through a variety of informative exhibits of the Akamas Peninsula, and to learn about the natural habitats of the region, as well as the richness of our country’s biodiversity
| Region: | Paphos |
| Address: | Charalampou Kalaitzi 20, Kathikas, 8573 Paphos |
| Contact No: | Tel.: +357 26 22 01 28, e-mail: [email protected] |
| Operating Hours: | Monday – Saturday: 10:00 – 15:00 Sunday: Closed |
| Operating Period: | All year round. Closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Easter Sunday (Greek Orthodox). |
| Entrance Fee: | Free. |
| Disabled Access: | Offers facilities for the disabled. |
| Website: | https://www. akamasvisitorcentre.com/the-center/ |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. |
A Guide to Cyprus – English (pdf)

