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Churches & Culture — Akamas

Mountain monasteries, UNESCO painted churches, and craft villages.

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Droushia Village & Heritage Weaving
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Droushia Village & Heritage Weaving

Akamas · 30 min from Paphos

High-altitude Laona village (630m) renowned for cooling mountain breezes, heritage loom weaving, and peninsula vistas.

  • Free parking
  • Entry: Free
  • With kids: Kid-friendly
  • Partial shade
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A prime summer refuge when coastal resorts sizzle; crisp, clear air in spring and autumn.

Saint Raphael Pilgrimage Church (Pachyammos)
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Saint Raphael Pilgrimage Church (Pachyammos)

Akamas · 1h 10m from Paphos

Imposing shoreline pilgrimage church set against the dramatic mountain cliffs of Tilliria, overlooking the sea.

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  • Entry: Free
  • With kids: Kid-friendly
  • Partial shade
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Welcoming all year; brilliantly floodlit at night against the dark coastal silhouette.

Polis Chrysochous Old Town & Eucalyptus Beach
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Polis Chrysochous Old Town & Eucalyptus Beach

Akamas · 45 min from Paphos

Charming stone-paved market town center paired with a long sandy shore fringed by a fragrant eucalyptus grove.

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  • Entry: Free
  • With kids: Kid-friendly
  • Partial shade
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Pleasant year-round; the eucalyptus trees offer cooling shade and rich scent during summer.

Ineia Village & Basketry Museum
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Ineia Village & Basketry Museum

Akamas · 30 min from Paphos

Laona plateau village overlooking Lara Bay, home to an interactive museum dedicated to ancient reed basketry.

  • Free parking
  • Entry: 2.00 €
  • Kids 4+
  • Partial shade
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Pleasant in all seasons; cool summer breezes keep the high plateau refreshing.

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