Food & WinePaphosVerified by editors: 2026-10-15

Geroskipou Village Square

Historic Sacred Gardens of Aphrodite, protected PGI traditional Loukoumi delights, and 9th-century church.

Ancient Greek for 'Sacred Garden', Geroskipou is renowned for its world-famous confectionery: Loukoumi Geroskipou, the first Cypriot product awarded EU PGI status.

On the stone-paved square stands Agia Paraskevi, a remarkable 9th-century Byzantine five-domed basilica adorned with centuries-old wall frescoes.

Tips before you go

  • Visit Aphrodite Delights confectionery shop for free tastings of rose, mastic, and bergamot loukoumi.
  • Modest dress required to enter the ancient Agia Paraskevi church.
  • The boxed delights make authentic, lightweight gifts to take home.

How to get there

5 minutes east of central Paphos. City buses 606 and 612 connect directly.

34.7575, 32.4539Open in Google Maps

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