Agios Athanasios is a suburb in Limassol and an independent municipality in Cyprus since 1986. It is located 3 km from Limassol and owes its name to the Saint Athanasios.

Moreover, Agios Athanasios has a population of about 15,000 residents. Villages of the municipality are Karfkalla, Psoumas, Kiparisies and others. Agios Athanasios has a small history. It began as a small farm settlement and it evolved residentially with the refugees after the Turkish invasion in 1974.

It is estimated that 60.000 refugees inhabited Agio Athanasios. Until then, the residents were only involved with agriculture and livestock. Today there are many hotels as well as the industrial area in the municipality.

Agios Athanasios photos: 
Agios Athanasios location map: 

Nearby Places and things to do (within 5 km radius)

Fig Tree Bay, Protaras

Cyprus is known for its stunning beaches and picturesque coastlines, but one that stands out above the rest is Fig Tree Bay in Protaras. Loc...

Protaras

Protaras, located on the southeastern coast of Cyprus, is a sun-kissed coastal paradise that beckons visitors with its crystal-clear waters,...

De costa beach

De costa beach is a small, not well known beach without sand and it is located in the area of Protaras. This beach is considered as...

Sunrise Beach

As the first rays of the sun gracefully illuminate the eastern coast of Protaras, Cyprus, Sunrise Beach stands as a breathtaking testament t...

Panagiotissa Chapel, Paralimni

The Panagiotissa Chapel is situated in the Paralimni area of the Famagusta district. More specifically it is situated further down from the ...

Church of Profitis Ilias, Protaras

The Church of Profitis Ilias is situated a little before the heart of the tourist area of Protaras and more specifically it is loc...

Pages