Choirokoitia

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Choirokoitia is a village in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, located 2 km north of Tochni, near the UN World Heritage Site of Choirokoitia. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~530 ppl (2019)Area: 6.81 mi²Coordinates: 34°47'48"N, 33°20'47"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Khirokitia, Tenta, Panagidia Galaktotrofousa monastery, Lefkara.

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Archaeological Site
Khirokitia
3 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.
3.9 miSW
Historical place, Archaeological site
Tenta
100 min walk • Tenta, also known as Kalavasos-Tenta or Tenda, is an Aceramic Neolithic settlement in Cyprus which dates to approximately 7000 B.C.
4.6 miNE
Monastery
Panagidia Galaktotrofousa monastery
117 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.
5.3 miNW
Locality
Lefkara
136 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...
3.3 miSW
Village
Kalavasos
86 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.
1.7 miSW
Village
Tochni
43 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...
2.9 miS
Village
Maroni
75 min walk • Maroni is a village located in the Larnaca District of Cyprus.
1.8 miN
Village
Skarinou
47 min walk • Skarinou is a village in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, located 4 km west of Kofinou. The Skarinou Community Council Website includes a history of the village, and local community and business information.
4.5 miNW
Village
Kato Drys
114 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...
5.4 miNW
Locality
Vavla
138 min walk • Vavla is a small village in Larnaca District, Cyprus. Its population in 2011 was 52.