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Panagia owes its name to the many churches and monasteries, which are in the village or close to it and which are dedicated to our Blessed Virgin Mary.
Panagia Village
History
Panagia is a mountainous picturesque village in Cyprus, located at an altitude of 900m in the Paphos mountain range, at the outskirts of Paphos forest and just 35 minutes from Paphos International Airport. Archbishop Makarios III, the first president of the Republic of Cyprus, was born in Panagia.
Panagia owes its name to the many churches and monasteries, which are in the village or close to it and which are dedicated to our Blessed Virgin Mary. In the centre of the village there is the ancient church of Panagia Eleousa. One mile east of the village is the chapel of Panagia of Sarkas. Half a mile beyond that was another chapel of Panagia of Karyon. One and a half miles southwest of the village is the famous and picturesque monastery of Panagia Chrysorroyiatissa. Fifteen miles east of the village, through the dense forest of Paphos, is the historic and famous Byzantine Monastery of Panagia of Kykkos. So the village of Panagia village is among five churches dedicated to Saint Mary, from which the village took the name. Many times we can find it by the name “Pano Panagia”, as it’s one of the tallest areas of the Paphos district.
One tradition says that the village was just below its current position, at the location “Pelekaniaka”. The few inhabitants, shepherds then, woodcutters and lumberjacks, were cutting wood from the nearby forest which they used in woodcraft, and manufacturing vessels for kneading bread, and other tools. It is called “Pelekaniaka” because almost all the inhabitants of the village cut wood and produced various household items which they then sold. Bad luck struck however one dreadful night. A terrible earthquake completely destroyed the beautiful village of Pelekaniaka. Today there is a towering cliff, called “the cliff of koukos”, south of the village, and it said that it was directly linked to the destruction of Pelekaniaka. Many years ago, as tradition says, a large part of the cliff tore away due to a strong earthquake and covered the village. A bird says the tradition, wept and warned residents to leave, saying: Pelekaniates you must go because the cliff cracked and it will collapse to swallow you and you will go to Ades.
Today the village is known for its unique wildlife, amongst which is the Mouflon, species which is protected by Cyprus and International laws because it is an endangered species. It is also known for the viticultural zone Vouni Panagias, which is considered by the wine connoisseurs’ in Cyprus as one of the best on the whole island. The historical Chrysoroyiatissa Monastery is nearby. Finally Panagia has a total population of 580.
Ecclesiastical Treasury Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery
Gallery and Conference Center
Ecclesiastical Treasury Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery
The creation of a treasury for the monastery was made possible in 2001 following an initiative by Abbot Dionysios…
Ecclesiastical Treasury Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery
The creation of a treasury for the monastery was made possible in 2001 following an initiative by Abbot Dionysios and a donation by the Leventis foundation. The Treasury keeps valuables like ancient icons (with the oldest dated in the 14th century), crosses, cherubims, Venetian chandeliers (murano), candles, scripts, vestments, metal sticks used by archpriests, trays used for the Holy Communion (with the oldest dated int the 15th century) and a lot of other things.
Gallery and Conference Center
The art gallery features fifty six artworks by Cypriot and foreign artists.
Gallery and Conference Center
The art gallery features fifty six artworks by Cypriot and foreign artists. These were bought by Abbot Dionysios during the period 1978-2010. The collection includes works by artists G. Kotsonis, A. Makariou, Chr. Foukaras, Soula Leipsou- Yiangou, Mariam Foukara, Rinos, Andreas Asproftas, G. Kepolas, G. Koumoulos, Savvas Christodoulides, Nikos Efstathiou, Eyanthia Kouma, Ioannides, Lazarou, Irene Athanasiou, Avramides, Demetris Palates, Koullis, Tania Gerhard, Anna Kelogregoriade, E. Adamidou, Thraki, L. Stavrou, Yiolanda, Maria Kotsoni, Christos Daniel, Christos Demetriou, A.M. Karagiannis, Katia, Suzan Kerr, John Wilson, Wipper Gilbert, Hikmat Gregorian and George Syrimis.
Ecclesiastical Treasury Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery
The creation of a treasury for the monastery was made possible in 2001 following an initiative by Abbot Dionysios…
The creation of a treasury for the monastery was made possible in 2001 following an initiative by Abbot Dionysios and a donation by the Leventis foundation. The Treasury keeps valuables like ancient icons (with the oldest dated in the 14th century), crosses, cherubims, Venetian chandeliers (murano), candles, scripts, vestments, metal sticks used by archpriests, trays used for the Holy Communion (with the oldest dated int the 15th century) and a lot of other things.
Ecclesiastical Treasury Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery
Gallery and Conference Center
The art gallery features fifty six artworks by Cypriot and foreign artists.
The art gallery features fifty six artworks by Cypriot and foreign artists. These were bought by Abbot Dionysios during the period 1978-2010. The collection includes works by artists G. Kotsonis, A. Makariou, Chr. Foukaras, Soula Leipsou- Yiangou, Mariam Foukara, Rinos, Andreas Asproftas, G. Kepolas, G. Koumoulos, Savvas Christodoulides, Nikos Efstathiou, Eyanthia Kouma, Ioannides, Lazarou, Irene Athanasiou, Avramides, Demetris Palates, Koullis, Tania Gerhard, Anna Kelogregoriade, E. Adamidou, Thraki, L. Stavrou, Yiolanda, Maria Kotsoni, Christos Daniel, Christos Demetriou, A.M. Karagiannis, Katia, Suzan Kerr, John Wilson, Wipper Gilbert, Hikmat Gregorian and George Syrimis.
Gallery and Conference Center
Monastery Panagia Chrysorogiatissa
Panagia Eleousa Church
Monastery Panagia Chrysorogiatissa
The monastery is situated in a beautiful location near the village of Panagia and the forest west of Paphos. Founded in 1152 AD by the monk Ignatius…
Monastery Panagia Chrysorogiatissa
The monastery is situated in a beautiful location near the village of Panagia and the forest west of Paphos. Founded in 1152 AD by the monk Ignatius, who found Moulia the miraculous image of the Virgin Mary in Paphos and which according to tradition, is painted by Saint Luke. Ignatius moved the picture to the mountain and built the monastery, which was dedicated to the Virgin Chrysorrogiatissa.
The monastery, whose current buildings date from 1770, has a significant collection of icons and treasures. The church is located in the centre of the monastery. The frescoes of more than three centuries will impress you. The image of Christ and the Virgin Mary as painted by St. Luke the Evangelist is in the monastery and is covered by fabrics and silver.
A protection centre of Byzantine and post-Byzantine icons and other such treasures, functioned within the monastery and recently an Ecclesiastical Treasury was built.
In front of the main entrance of the monastery there is a café-restaurant with a magnificent panoramic view.
On August 15 each year an impressive religious ceremony and celebration takes place. The old winery which you can visit on the inside of the monastery, produces, from its own vineyards, some of the best vintage wines of Cyprus.
Panagia Eleousa Church
Around the 14th century in the northeast of the village of Panagia, a small chapel was built dedicated to Panagia Eleousa of Kykkos.
Panagia Eleousa Church
Around the 14th century in the northeast of the village of Panagia, a small chapel was built dedicated to Panagia Eleousa of Kykkos. Today the church is under the protection of the Cyprus Archaeological Museum. The church has a length of 40 feet long 16 feet wide and is in basilica rhythm. The church is operated on the following dates: 2 February, 25 March, 15 August, 8 September, 21 November and 26 December. The Virgin Eleousa is considered miraculous mostly towards epidemics and deaths. In the old days when there was an epidemic in the village, Virgin Eleousa would visualize herself to the residents and they had to rap cotton around the church to stop the deaths. This custom still exists. The Virgin Eleousa is celebrated on 15 of August.
Monastery Panagia Chrysorogiatissa
The monastery is situated in a beautiful location near the village of Panagia and the forest west of Paphos. Founded in 1152 AD by the monk Ignatius…
The creation of a treasury for the monastery was made possible in 2001 following an initiative by Abbot Dionysios and a donation by the Leventis foundation. The Treasury keeps valuables like ancient icons (with the oldest dated in the 14th century), crosses, cherubims, Venetian chandeliers (murano), candles, scripts, vestments, metal sticks used by archpriests, trays used for the Holy Communion (with the oldest dated int the 15th century) and a lot of other things.
Ecclesiastical Treasury Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery
Panagia Eleousa Church
Around the 14th century in the northeast of the village of Panagia, a small chapel was built dedicated to Panagia Eleousa of Kykkos.
Around the 14th century in the northeast of the village of Panagia, a small chapel was built dedicated to Panagia Eleousa of Kykkos. Today the church is under the protection of the Cyprus Archaeological Museum. The church has a length of 40 feet long 16 feet wide and is in basilica rhythm. The church is operated on the following dates: 2 February, 25 March, 15 August, 8 September, 21 November and 26 December. The Virgin Eleousa is considered miraculous mostly towards epidemics and deaths. In the old days when there was an epidemic in the village, Virgin Eleousa would visualize herself to the residents and they had to rap cotton around the church to stop the deaths. This custom still exists. The Virgin Eleousa is celebrated on 15 of August.
Panagia Eleousa Church
Panagia Forest
Panagia Forest
Panagia is at the beginning of Paphos Forest and mainly covered by piney woods. Several areas around the village are covered from other small forests with different trees and wild vegetation.
Panagia Vineyards
Panagia Vineyards
The vineyards of Panagia are mostly found in “Vouni Panagias” and areas around the mountain where the village is. Situated at an altitude of 1000 meters and above the grapes are “A” class quality. Famous wine names such as Plakota, Pampela, Agios Elias, have all taken their names from the areas on which the vineyards are located.
Kannaviou Dam
Cedar Valley
Cedar Valley
The Cedar Valley is located northeast of Panagia and is about 25 kilometers from the village between the road from Panagia and Panagia of Kykkos Monastery. The valley is located on a hillside with a perimeter of 6 kilometers. The visitor passing on this road must certainly stop to enjoy the lovely view of the rare cedar trees, which are found in large numbers in this valley of Cyprus.
Archbishop Makarios III Statue
Archbishop Makarios III Statue
Archbishop Makarios was born in the village of Panagia in the district of Paphos, Cyprus on the 13th August 1913. His secular name was Michael Christodoulou Mouskos. He died on 3rd August 1977 in Nicosia. Makarios was archbishop of the autocephalous Orthodox Church of Cyprus from 1950 until his death and was the first president of the Republic of Cyprus from 1960 until his death in 1977.
Stavros tis Psokas
Stavros tis Psokas
Is a region in the center of the Paphos forest at an altitude of 900 meters and is about 28 kilometers from Panagia village. In Stavros tis Psokas there is a forestry station and camping sites that can accommodate up to 550 people. It is one of the most popular places of the Paphos forest and hosts many of tourists mainly in summer.
Mouflon
Mouflon
The mouflon is a subspecies group of the wild sheep Ovis aries. In Cyprus, the mouflon or agrino became a different and endemic species only found here, the Cyprus mouflon (Ovis orientalis ophion). There is a population that is comprised of about 3000 animals only. Visitors can find the mouflon mainly in the Paphos forest.
Vouni Panagias Nature Trail
Vouni Panagias Nature Trail
The area surrounding Panagia village and the summit of Vouni is one of the many regions of Cyprus that hosts rich natural and cultural heritage. For those in search of rest and relaxation, a visit to this area is ideal. In the village you will experience local tradition and culture, while if you walk the nature trail “Vouni Panagias” you will experience the beauty of nature. These features, enhanced by the welcoming hospitality of the local people, guarantee the visitor a pleasant stay.
Panagia is situated at a distance of about 33 kilometers northeast of the city of Pafos (30 minutes by car), it is the highest village in the Pafos District (altitude 1146 m) and according to the 2011 census it has population of 481 inhabitants. The village is named Panagia for the Virgin Mary, who is highly honoured in the vicinity.
To the northeast of Panagia is Vretsia, an abandoned Turkish Cypriot village, while to the south are the villages of Koilineia, Galataria and Statos-Agios Fotios, and to the east are Asprogia and Mamoundali, another abandoned Turkish Cypriot village. To the north there is the Pafos main state forest. The most prominent peaks in this region are Vouni-Profitis Elias (alt. 1146m). Moutti tis Koutsoullas in the northwest (alt. 842.). Axylofos in the south (alt. 807m) and Agios Ioannis in the southeast (alt. 879m).
Most of the trail falls within the area of the Natura 2000 network. The trail crosses through vineyards, small forested areas and other cultivated land. It also includes several listed view points and cliffs. The trail begins at the town square where the Communal Board is located and where there is a car park. The trail is well marked with arrow-shaped signs to guide the hiker. The lowest altitude is 850 m and the highest is 1146 m.
The trail up to the Profitis Elias country church (at the top of Vouni peak) is 3000 meters in length, with walking time estimated at one and a half to two hours, depending on walking pace. The first part of the trail (about 2000 m) gradually ascends and the view continually expands to reveal a variety of diverse landscapes including vast vineyards, impressive cliffs, forests and ravines. Towards the top of the hill, the last section of the trail (about 1000 m long) follows a nearly level course to reach the church of Profitis Elias.
Take Me There
Biggest Cypress
Biggest Cypress
Panagia is at the beginning of Paphos Forest and mainly covered by piney woods. Several areas around the village covered from other small forests with different trees and wild vegetation
Flora and Fauna
Flora and Fauna
Around the village Panagia and mainly in Vouni Panagia area there are more than 650 species of plants, including trees, shrubs and rare plants. The stunning natural vegetation dominates the entire year and is one of the main reasons is because the landscape is unrivaled. Extremely rare species of predator birds and wildlife, inhabit on the Vouni Panagias area. The four largest mammal species indigenous to Cyprus roam the mountain sides. One of them, the Cyprus Mouflon, appears only in the Paphos Forest and near of Panagia village area.
Climbing
Climbing
Vouni Panagias Nature Trail, with its varying altitude and rugged terrain, covers an area of nearly 10 kilometers and ideal for climbing. The route passes through vineyards and the area Natura 2000 “Vouni Panagias.” On the route there are large rocks and rocky slopes which are ideal for climbing. Towards the end, the walker can choose between two paths. One leads to Panagia Chrysorroyiatissa monastery and then to the village and the other, shorter, leading directly to the village. There is access to the fire lookout station of the Forest Department.
Sunset
Sunset
At various points in “vouni Panagias” a visitor can enjoy one of the best sunsets around Cyprus. The view is incredible. You have in front of you the whole village of Panagia, the Akamas bay and the whole Paphos district while watching the sunset.
Monachilakas Picnic Site
Monachilakas Picnic Site
The picnic area Monachilakas is located 2 kilometers from Panagia and built by the Forestry Department. A place very quiet which is suitable for relaxation, excursions, camping and fresh air specially in the summer.
Archbishop Makarios III Livestock Farm
Archbishop Makarios III Livestock Farm
The farm which Makarios family had and Makarios himself worked there in his childhood, is located northwest from Panayia somewhere 3-4 miles away from the village, in the forest near the area “kavatzia”. Now is an abandoned building.
The best Restaurants in the Village of Panagia
Vouni Panayia Restaurant
| TIME 10:00 AM – 22:00 |
FOR RESERVATIONS Tel: +357 26 722770 – 99 453138 |
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Cedar Restaurant
| TIME 10:00 AM – 22:00 |
FOR RESERVATIONS Tel: +357 99 464586 |
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Chrysorogiatissa Restaurant Church
| TIME 10:00 AM – 22:00 |
FOR RESERVATIONS Tel: +357 26 722457 |
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Green Leaf Restaurant
The Coffee Shop and Roof Terrace provide an additional venue with a breathtaking view across Cyprus towards the Salt Lake at Akrotiri. While away the afternoon with a coffee, an ice cream or delicious dessert.The Wine Cellar offers a vast selection of local produce with an opportunity to sample many of the tastes of traditional Cyprus.
Don’t forget to taste our refreshing juices of our own production (e.g. orange, pomegranate, etc).
| TIME 10:00 AM – 22:00 |
FOR RESERVATIONS Tel: +357 ?? |
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