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South Cyprus is the southern part of the island of Cyprus, located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. It is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, and picturesque villages. For photography enthusiasts, South Cyprus offers a plethora of stunning locations to capture the essence of the island. From the charming streets of Larnaca and Limassol to the rugged coastline of Akamas Peninsula, there is no shortage of breathtaking scenery to photograph. The Troodos Mountains, with their lush forests and quaint villages, provide a unique opportunity to capture the natural beauty of the island. Additionally, the ancient ruins of Kourion and the medieval castle of Kolossi offer a glimpse into the island's rich history and culture.

Sunset at Queens Bay Hotel, Paphos - Cyprus.
Coral Bay Paphos - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

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Paphos landscapes, Ayapinoros, Paphos - Cyprus.
Ayapinoros, Paphos - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

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View of the village of Pedoulas - Cyprus.
Pedoulas - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

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Pedoulas is a village in the Nicosia District of Cyprus, located at an altitude of 1,100 meters in the Troodos Mountains, 4 km south of Moutoullas. It lies in Marathasa Valley. The name is derived from the words pediada and Laos. It is a popular summer resort. Wikipedia

Early morning view of Paphos - Cyprus.
A view from Paphos and the Mediterranean Sea.
by Hanna Astephan

Travel Cyprus - RAW Cont Tiff Nk df Tc BiClr ad21 dn 4.80 MB. The photo was taken from the balcony of Axiothea Hotel  in the old town of Paphos city.

Biserica Panagia Evangelistria, Kathikas - Cyprus.
Kathikas village - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

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The Church of Evangelistria is located in the center of Kathikas village and it is the main church and the main site. It was built in 1870 on the remains of an older church dedicated to Saint Hypatia.

Kathikas is one of the Laona villages in the Paphos District of Cyprus. It is situated on a plateau 23 kilometers north of Paphos. It has an altitude of 655m and a population of 333. It is well known for its grape production, such as xynisteri grapes. It also has a flourishing agrotourism industry. Wikipedia.

A view from Paphos - Cyprus.
Paphos Old Town - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

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Gerokamina view point, Troodos Mountains - Cyprus.
Platres - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

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Queen,s Bay Hotel, Paphos - Cyprus.
Queens Bay Hotel Paphos - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

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The Village of Vouni - Cyprus.
Vouni - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

Travel Cyprus - RAW Contena Tiff ad21 df dn auto psdR sk JPEG 9.73 MB. RP. Vouni is a small village in Limassol District - Cyprus. Located 7 km North of Agios Therapon. The name of the village is derived from its location, in which Vouni means "low mountain" in Greek. Wikipedia.

On the road to the Baths of Aphrodite (Latchi) - Cyprus.
Latchi - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

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Artemis Trail at Mount Olympos, Troodos - Cyprus.
Artemis Trail, Mount Olympos,Troodos - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

Travel Cyprus - RAW Cont Tiff Png ad21 dn psdR sk JPEG 9.98 MB. An exotic high-altitude walking trail in the mountains of Troodos and one of the best trails on the whole island, clearly marked, well cut-out paths. View and landscape keep on changing as you walk. Beautiful pass through the forest. A 7 Km walking with a nice view of the villages around Troodos mountain.

Road to Omodos - Cyprus.
Road 601 to Limassol - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

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Troodos Mountains, road to Pedoulas - Cyprus.
Pedoulas - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

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Pedoulas is a village in the Nicosia District of Cyprus, located at an altitude of 1,100 meters in the Troodos Mountains, 4 km south of Moutoullas. It lies in Marathasa Valley. The name is derived from the words pediada and Laos. It is a popular summer resort.

The Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca - Cyprus.
Church of Saint Lazarus
by Hanna Astephan

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The Church of Saint Lazarus is a late-9th Century Church in Larnaca, Cyprus. It belongs to the Church of Cyprus, an autocephalous Greek Orthodox Church.

Road to theThe Village of Vouni - Cyprus.
Road to Vouni - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

Travel Cyprus- RAW Cont Tiff sky df ad21 dn psdR sk PNG 17.9 MB. The road to Vouni in Cyprus. Vouni is a small village in Limassol District - Cyprus. Located 7 km North of Agios Therapon. The name of the village is derived from its location, in which Vouni means "low mountain" in Greek.

Church of Archangelos Michail, Pedoulas - Cyprus.
The village of Pedoulas.
by Hanna Astephan

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The Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca - Cyprus.
Saint Lazarus, Larnaca - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

Travel Cyprus - RAW cont Tiff dn ad21 psdR sk 3flag Nk skf dn PNG 9.63 MB. The Church of Saint Lazarus is a late-9th Century Church in Larnaca, Cyprus. It belongs to the Church of Cyprus, an autocephalous Greek Orthodox Church

Timios Stavros Monastery, Omodos village - Cyprus.
Holy Cross Monastery, Omodos - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

Travel Cyprus - RAW Cont Tiff Nk BiClr Tc ad21 psdR sk  PNG 15.00 MB. The holy Cross (Timios Stavros Monastery) is located in (Omodos) a beautiful mountain village on the road to Troodos. A well preserved Monastery, it is used to be in the past a typical Monastery, now it is the main Church for both village inhabitants and visitors.

Artemis Trail at Mount Olympos, Troodos - Cyprus.
Artemis Trail, Troodos mountains - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

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An exotic high-altitude walking trail in the mountains of Troodos and one of the best trails on the whole island, clearly marked, well cut-out paths. View and landscape keep on changing as you walk. Beautiful pass through the forest. A 7 Km walking with a nice view of the villages around Troodos mountain. [www.flickr.com/photos/128454275@N05/51524797495/in/photos...](https://www.flickr.com/photos/128454275@N05/51524797495/in/photostream/)

Road B6 from Limassol to Paphos - Cyprus.
Paphos district.
by Hanna Astephan

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Road B6 (Old road) connecting Paphos city in the direction (Left) with Limassol city in the direction (Right). Highway A6 which runs parallel with B6 is clearly visible in the background. The Mediterranean Sea is just a few hundred meters behind the camera.

The Shores of Paralimni - Cyprus.
Protras - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

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Timios Stavros Monastery, Omodos village - Cyprus.
Holy Cross Monastery, Omodos - Cyprus.
by Hanna Astephan

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The Holy Cross (Timios Stavros Monastery) is located in (Omodos) a beautiful mountain village on the road toTroodos. A well preserved Monastery, it is used to be in the past a typical Monastery, now it is the main Church for both village inhabitants and visitors.

Thanks to all Phoide contributors to South Cyprus!
Most notably Hanna Astephan and janos.hajas@yahoo.de.