Skarinou

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Skarinou is a village in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, located 4 km west of Kofinou. ()

Local name: Σκαρίνου Area: 4.47 mi²Coordinates: 34°49'19"N, 33°21'25"E

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Skarinou – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khirokitia, Stavrovouni Monastery, Tenta, Panagidia Galaktotrofousa monastery.

1.9 miS
Archaeological Site
Khirokitia
48 min walk • Khirokitia is a remarkable archaeological site that offers a window into the Neolithic period of Cyprus. This prehistoric settlement, also known as Choirokoitia, is situated on the island's southern coast and dates back to approximately 7000 BC.
6.3 miNE
Landmark monastery dating to the 300s CE
Stavrovouni Monastery
161 min walk • Perched atop the craggy peak of Stavrovouni in Cyprus, the Stavrovouni Monastery stands as a solemn beacon of Orthodox Christian monasticism. This ancient religious site, believed to have been founded by Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine the Great, in the 4th...
5.7 miSW
Historical place, Archaeological site
Tenta
145 min walk • Tenta, also known as Kalavasos-Tenta or Tenda, is an Aceramic Neolithic settlement in Cyprus which dates to approximately 7000 B.C.
2.8 miNE
Monastery
Panagidia Galaktotrofousa monastery
71 min walk • Panagia Galaktotrofousa monastery is a small Christian Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary and located in Kofinou, Cyprus. In 2012 there were only three monks living in the monastery. The monastery consists of dormitories, a church in the courtyard and some furnished rooms used as an exhibition space.
4.2 miNW
Locality
Lefkara
107 min walk • Lefkara is a picturesque village nestled in the Larnaca region of Cyprus, known for its rich history, traditional crafts, and stunning architecture. The village is famous for its intricate lace-making and silverware, which has been a tradition passed down through...
4.9 miSW
Village
Kalavasos
125 min walk • Kalavasos is a village in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, located 6 km north of Zygi. In its vicinity, there are copper mines. The name is reputed to mean beautiful wooded valley in old Greek.
1.8 miS
Village
Choirokoitia
47 min walk • Choirokoitia is a village in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, located 2 km north of Tochni, near the UN World Heritage Site of Choirokoitia.
3.3 miSW
Village
Tochni
86 min walk • One of the main attractions of Tochni is its well-preserved architecture, with stone-built houses and narrow winding streets that exude a sense of old-world charm. Visitors can wander through the village and admire the traditional craftsmanship of the buildings, which...
4.6 miS
Village
Maroni
118 min walk • Maroni is a village located in the Larnaca District of Cyprus.
3.6 miNW
Village
Kato Drys
92 min walk • Kato Drys is a small village in Cyprus, southwest of Larnaca. It is near the villages of Pano Lefkara, Kato Lefkara, and Vavla. Its average altitude is 520 meters above sea level. The village is set in hilly terrain with narrow, deep valleys, through which flows...
5.2 miW
Locality
Vavla
132 min walk • Vavla is a small village in Larnaca District, Cyprus. Its population in 2011 was 52.