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Following the road down to Fini the Water fountain of Pellomarou can be seen. This water fountain took its name many years ago due to a resident who lived next to the water fountain and was said to be crazy.
According to tradition, whoever drank from the water fountain would always stay in the...
The famous Cypriot wooden chairs are made in the village of Fini. Chair making was a difficult occupation that is why only one villager is involved with their creation. Charalambos Charalambous is the only villager who has kept this traditional art alive in Fini.
Earlier on the chair makers had to...
The Fini village developed a special and large tradition in the creation of the traditional vourka, whose history is lost during the centuries. During the last few years this art had been well known mainly to the men shepherds of the community who created sacks for wine in a similar way.
The art of...
A little further out from the village of Fini, in-between the plain at the location vines, surrounded by trees and bushes and at a close distance from the river is the chapel of Agia Marina.
It was completed in the year 1999 and it was built with bricks. It is covered with stone from the area on...
A list with 99 Nature trails in total is given below in the table.
These are nature trails which are located in and out of the national forests along with important information for a basic update for visitors. It must be noted that the Forest Department is responsible for the management and...
Tucked away in the picturesque village of Fini , lies the enchanting Chantara Waterfall—a hidden natural gem that captivates visitors with its beauty and tranquility. Surrounded by lush greenery and offering a refreshing oasis, Chantara Waterfall invites nature lovers and adventure seekers to...
The Paphos forest takes over the north-western slopes of the Troodos mountain range.
It has an extent area of 700 square kilometres or 70.000 hectares and covered areas of Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos districts at an altitude from the sea until 1.352 metres (Tripylos).
In addition, the forest...
The Elia Bridge or Gefiri tis Elias is located in the Limassol district, near the Paphos forest and it is built on the Finioti River.
This is where the river of the Kaminaria village meets the smaller rivers of Diarizos River about 4 kilometres from the Kaminaria village.
The Elia Bridge is a...
The Limassol district is one of the 6 districts and it is the third largest district on the island. It has an extent of 1393 square kilometres, forming the 15, 07% of the island. It borders with the Paphos district to the west, the Nicosia district to the north, and the Larnaca district to the east...
Folk art is the creation of the people and it expresses the various characteristics through the centuries. Through folk art and the tradition of a nation, we may define the extent and the quality of civilisation which it has created in its historical path. Folk art is the art of the people and it...