Galata, Kakopetria

Name: Galata
Address: Kakopetria, Cyprus

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Galata is a village in the Solea valley, located about 60 km west of the capital Nicosia, at an altitude of 620 m in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus. It is a popular summer tourist destination for its cooler climate in the summer months. It is also well known on the island for its fruit produce. In Galata there is Panagia tis Podithou, church, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 along with nine other Painted Churches in the Troödos Region, because of their unique murals and testimony to the history of Byzantine rule in Cyprus. ()

Local name: Γαλάτα Area: 3.2 mi²Coordinates: 34°59'45"N, 32°54'0"E

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Nearby attractions include: Olympus, Church of St. Nicholas of the Roof, Troodos Mountains, Troodos Square.

4.5 miSW
Winter sport, Ski area
Olympus
116 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Troodos Mountains, Olympus, Cyprus offers a unique Mediterranean ski experience that contrasts the island's famed sun-kissed beaches. As the highest peak in Cyprus, Mount Olympus stands at an elevation of 1,952 meters and transforms into a...
1.4 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Church of St. Nicholas of the Roof, Kakopetria
36 min walk • Nestled in the verdant Troodos Mountains of Cyprus, the Church of St. Nicholas of the Roof is a testament to the island's rich religious and cultural history. This Byzantine monastery, located in the picturesque village of Kakopetria, is renowned for its unique...
6.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Troodos Mountains
170 min walk • Troodos is the largest mountain range in Cyprus, located in roughly the center of the island. Its highest peak is Mount Olympus, also known as Chionistra, at 1,952 metres, which hosts the Sun Valley and North Face ski areas with their five ski lifts.
5.9 miS
Locality
Troodos Square
150 min walk • Troodos is a community in the Limassol District of Cyprus. Troodos was established in 2015.
6.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Marathasa Valley
170 min walk • Marathassa Valley is a beautiful and fertile valley in the Troödos Mountains of Cyprus. It takes its name from the plant Marathos, a type of fennel which grows in the area. The area is known for its splendid cherries. The valley is about a 65 km drive from Limassol.
4.3 miW
Village
Moutoullas
111 min walk • Moutoullas is a mountain village in the Nicosia District of Cyprus, at an elevation of 800 m in Marathasa Valley. In 2011, it had a population of 174.
4.1 miW
Village
Kalopanagiotis
104 min walk • One of the main attractions in Kalopanagiotis is the historic Agios Ioannis Lampadistis Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating back to the 11th century. The monastery complex is a stunning example of Byzantine architecture, with beautifully preserved frescoes...
6 miSE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Kyperounda Municipal Stadium, Kyperounta
153 min walk • Kyperounda Stadium is a football stadium in Kyperounta, Cyprus. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of APEP Pitsilia of the Cypriot Third Division. The stadium has a capacity of 6,000 spectators.