AYIA NAPA

AMMOCHOSTOS AREA
AYIA NAPA

The golden sandy beaches of the free (nonoccupied) Ammochostos district gently embrace the eastern corner of the island. The popular holiday resorts of Ayia Napa and Paralimni have been called a veritable paradise for anyone who loves the sea and water sports. The charming Scenery includes the tiny fishing harboor of Ayia Napa, the mediaeval monastery at the heart of the village and the windmills and small churches in the surrounding village which spread out to areas of Paralimni and Protaras. This region is the main potato producing area on the island ,and is known as which means < red soil village >.The villages of this area are egually known for their folk poets , who are regarded as the best on the island.

AYIA NAPA

Originally a fishing village it is now a major tourist resort. The charming mediaeval monastery dedicated to Our Lady of the Forests stands in the middle of the village surrounded by a high wall. Its 16th century church is partly underground and cut into the rock. The hostel west of the church ,belongs to the Word Council of Churches . The ancient sycamore tree in frond of the south gate is believed to be over 600 years old.

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