General Overview and other Cyprus Things to Do Tips

Explore the Troodos Mountains & visit the monastrys up there. There is lots of history here both biblical & Mythology. 2000 year old Mosaics in House of Dionyson in Pahpos. Hala Sultan Tekke is a muslim shrine next to the salt lake at Larnaca where the tombs of Mohammeds Aunt Umm Haram & also King Hussain if Jordans grandfather are buried. Found it very peaceful there.

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Address: All over southern part of the the Island

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Things To Do: Baths of Aphrodite

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Written by freya_heaven

on Apr 23, 2004

Baths of Aphrodite

The Baths of Aphrodite are situated on the West side of the Island, 8km from Polis.

Lovely area & a good starting point for the coastal path.

This where Aphrodite supposedly took a bath before her marraige. I have to admit I was slightly disapointed once I got here as it was just a trickle of a steam leading in to the small pool you see in the photo. I was expecting a something a bit grander, as it is supposed to be one of the must see sights of Cyprus.

Still if it is a "Must see" you Must see it!
(~_~)

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Directions: West Cyprus

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Things To Do: Hala Sultan Tekke

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Written by freya_heaven

on Apr 23, 2004

Derek & I, outside Hala Sultan

Tekke

The Mosque of Hala Saltan Tekke is on the outskirts of Larnaka. It sits behind a salt lake, which at certain times of the year is a pick carpet of Flamingoes.

The mosque was built on this site as this is where Umm Haram,( the Porophet Mohammeds Aunt) died when she accompanied her husband when the Arabs invaded Cyprus. Also The King of Jordans Great Grandmother, Chadija, Is buried here.

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Directions: Larnaka, South Cyprus

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Things To Do: Tomb of Chadija

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Written by freya_heaven

on Apr 23, 2004

Tome of Chadija

The Tomb of Chasija the great grandmother of the King of Jordan. She died and was buried here in 1930.

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Directions: Hala Sultan Tekke, Larnaca, South Cyprus

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Things To Do: Tomb of Umm Haram

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Written by freya_heaven

on Apr 23, 2004

Tomb of Umm Haram

The Hala Sultan Tekke is a major pilgrimage place for Muslims. With the Aunt of the Prophet Mohammed being buried here after she fell off her mule & broke her neck, It is quite high ranking in the Islamic pilgrimage stakes, 4th or 5th I have read

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Directions: Outskirts of Larnaca

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Things To Do: Larnaca Salt Lake

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Written by freya_heaven

on Apr 23, 2004

Salt Lake, Larnaca

Many places in Cyprus have legends & storys begind their making & importance. The Salt Lake at Larnaca is the same.

According to legend St lazaros asked on old woman for food & drink, she refused claiming her vines had all dies. St Lazaros replied "may your vined be dry & be a salt lake for ever more". Hence a salt lake inland.

In reality the sea water penetrates the porous rock between the sea & lake area.

In the winter the lake is covered with pink flamingoes. When the lake dries up for the summer the flamingoes continue their migration

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Directions: East Larnaca,

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Things To Do: Birthplace of Aphrodite

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Written by freya_heaven

on Apr 23, 2004

Birthplace of Aphrodite

This is probably the most photographed landmark of Cyprus in holiday brochures.

Here is the birth place of Aphrodite, also called Petra Tou Romoui. Legend has it the Mythical Goddess of Love rose out of the sea here.

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Directions: West of Paphos

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Things To Do: Coral Bay

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Written by freya_heaven

on Apr 23, 2004

Coral Bay

Coral bay is a nice area north west of Paphos. A wide sweeping bay with a small harbour & a great beaches, Sadly the bulldozers have moved in & the hotels are on their way, so go & appreciate it whilst you still can.

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Directions: 13km North West of Paphos

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Things To Do: Kolossi Castle

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Written by freya_heaven

on Apr 23, 2004

Kolossi Castle

Kolossi Castle is situated 15km south west of Limassol. It is believed to have been built in the 13th century on land given to the Knights Hospitaller as a thank you for support against Arab invaders.

Apart from the castle to wander around, there is a museum & castle gift shop.

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Directions: South West of Limassol

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Things To Do: Larnica Fort

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Written by freya_heaven

on Apr 23, 2004

Museum peices at Larnica Fort