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Pafos District
Paphos District ( el, Επαρχία Πάφου, tr, Baf kazası) is one of the six districts of Cyprus and it is situated in the western part of Cyprus. Its main town and capital is Paphos. The entire district is controlled by the internationally recognized government of Cyprus. There are four municipalities in Paphos District: Paphos, Yeroskipou, Peyia, and Polis Chrysochous. The area of the district is 1,396 km2, which constitutes the 15.1% of the total area of the island, and the population in 2011 was 90,295. Its coastal area is characterized by gulfs and coves, capes and points, beaches and tiny isles. The district can be divided into three morphological regions: the coastal plain, lying mainly below 200 metres, the hilly area extending from plain up to the igneous rocks of Paphos forest and the mountainous region, lying mainly on the igneous rocks of the Paphos forest. North-west of the District is the Akamas peninsula which contains a national park where the green s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paphos In Cyprus
Paphos ( el, Πάφος ; tr, Baf) is a coastal city in southwest Cyprus and the capital of Paphos District. In classical antiquity, two locations were called Paphos: Old Paphos, today known as Kouklia, and New Paphos. The current city of Paphos lies on the Mediterranean coast, about west of Limassol (the biggest port on the island), both of which are connected by the A6 highway. Paphos International Airport is the country's second-largest airport. The city has a subtropical-Mediterranean climate, with the mildest temperatures on the island. In 1980, Paphos was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its ancient architecture, mosaics, and ancient religious importance. It was selected as a European Capital of Culture for 2017 along with Aarhus. History Foundation myth In the founding myth, the town's name is linked to the goddess Aphrodite, as the eponymous Paphos was the son (or, in Ovid, daughter) of Pygmalion whose ivory cult image of Aphrodite was brought to life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agios Nikolaos, Paphos
Agios Nikolaos ( el, Άγιος Νικόλαος) is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus Cyprus ; tr, Kıbrıs (), officially the Republic of Cyprus,, , lit: Republic of Cyprus is an island country located south of the Anatolian Peninsula in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Its continental position is disputed; while it is geo ..., located 3 km north of Praitori. References Communities in Paphos District {{cyprus-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chloraka
Chloraka ( gr, Χλώρακα) is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, north of Paphos. The town is host to Akritas Chlorakas, a Cypriot First Division football team. Notably, Akritas Cholorakas has beaten Omonoia AC on their debut home game with a 1-0 score. References Communities in Paphos District {{cyprus-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayia Marina Kelokedharon
Ayia Marina Kelokedharon ( gr, Αγία Μαρίνα Κελοκεδάρων) is a village located in the Paphos District of Cyprus, east of Paphos near the town of Kelokedhara Kelokedara ( el, Κελοκέδαρα) is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, located 6 km southwest of Salamiou Salamiou ( gr, Σαλαμιού) is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus Cyprus ; tr, Kıbrıs (), .... External linksOfficial municipality website References Communities in Paphos District {{Cyprus-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayia Marina Chrysochous
Ayia Marina ( gr, Άγια Μαρίνα) is a village located in the Paphos District of Cyprus Cyprus ; tr, Kıbrıs (), officially the Republic of Cyprus,, , lit: Republic of Cyprus is an island country located south of the Anatolian Peninsula in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Its continental position is disputed; while it is geo ..., in the Tylliria region. External links Agia Marina Chrysochous Official Website Communities in Paphos District {{Cyprus-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Axylou
Axylou ( gr, Αξύλου, tr, Aksulu) is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, located 12 north of Acheleia Acheleia ( el, Αχέλεια) is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, located near to Paphos International Airport Paphos International Airport ( el, Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Πάφου; tr, Baf Uluslararası Havalimanı) .... References {{Paphos District Communities in Paphos District ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asprogia
Asprogia ( gr, Ασπρογιά) is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, located 3 km west of Pano Panagia Pano Panayia (Greek: Πάνω Παναγιά); also known as Panayia (Greek: Παναγιά), is a mountainous village in Cyprus, located at an altitude of 900 metres in the Paphos mountain range, on the outskirts of Paphos forest and 35 minutes fr .... References Communities in Paphos District {{cyprus-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armou
Armou ( el, (η) Άρμου) is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, located south-east of Mesogi. It has a panoramic view of Paphos. Armou is located 363m above sea level. The area has been inhabited since pre-Christian times, according to the findings now exhibited at the Archaeological Museum of Paphos. The name of the community emerged from its first settler called Armos, while another version speaks of the “armos (joint in Greek)“ because of its location (like a joint joining the mountain and the valley). A third version refers to the “arma (chariot in Greek)” of the goddess Aphrodite, which the goddess used in order to visit these places. Due to the village's location and environment, the village has attracted many Cypriot and foreign residents. Transportation The Tsada Golf Course – Minthis Hills Minthis is a resort close to Tsada village in the south west district of Paphos, Cyprus. Concept Minthis is a resort development in Cyprus, situated within ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arminou
Arminou ( gr, Αρμίνου) is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, located 5 km north of Salamiou on the F617 road from Filousa to Mandria. The village is on the Dhiarizos River which is second in terms of flow river in Cyprus. The Arminou Dam, an earthfill structure, is built in the Diarizos river and was inaugurated in December 1998. According to data provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, the dam's capacity is 4.3 million cubic metres, with a height of 40 metres and a length of 194 metres. History Two stories are told regarding the naming of the village: The first version links the naming of the village to the name of the first resident. In particular, the first resident of the village was called Arminos and therefore the village was named Arminou. The second version which is the most likely one, originates the name from the name Hermione which was the name of an ancient Greek city in South Greece. There is a third version w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argaka
Argaka ( gr, Αργάκα) is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, located 7 km northeast of Polis Chrysochous. From a geological perspective, it is located upon the calcareous sandstones, the sands, and the marls of the Pleistocene period as well as the lavas and the magma rocks (northeast of the settlement). From a morphological aspect, what stand out are the coastal, alluvial plain, one or two marine terraces, and a slope that steadily ascends up to 500 metres. Several streams flow down from the slope toward the sea, indeed with a relatively large one flowing next to the village. The river of Makounta, upon which the Argaka – Makounta dam was constructed, is located southeast of the village. Endangered Turtle Nesting Sites There are many nesting areas throughout Argaka where protected endangered Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) and Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) visit. This runs from Limni through to Gialia. The mayor of Argaka, Spyros Pelopidas, works closely wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Androlykou
Androlykou ( gr, Ανδρολύκου, tr, Gündoğdu) is a Turkish Cypriot village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, located 5 km southwest of Polis Chrysochous. It is currently mostly empty, but before invasion it had a population of 498.PRIO Cyprus web site http://www.prio-cyprus-displacement.net/default.asp?id=480 retrieved Sept 2018 At the first British census in 1881 it had a population of 255. In October 1974 most men of fighting age were arrested and sent to the Geroskipou POW camp, while other villagers left secretly to the Turkish controlled area. 248 people remaining in the village were escorted by UNFICYP in August 1975 to the Turkish sector. Apart from one Turkish Cypriot married to a Greek Cypriot woman, the whole village was evacuated. They were mainly resettled in Myrtou. Topography Androlykou or Androlikou is located 310 m above sea level. Transportation The village of Androlykou is situated about 8 kilometers southeast of Polis Chrysochous Polis ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anarita
Anarita ( gr, Αναρίτα) is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, located northeast of Timi The Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction, or TIMI Study Group, is an Academic Research Organization (ARO) affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School dedicated to advancing the knowledge and care of patients with car .... References Notes Communities in Paphos District {{cyprus-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
