Places to see and things to do

As a visitor to the town one would obtain a great insight into Mediterranean culture by visiting the church of Apostle Andreas and some of the smaller old churches in the area. Visiting the church and chapels, in an excursion style, one would feel proud, satisfied and excited about the fact that he had met closely, the size of beauty, the charm and the religious devotion of those who lived and created these holy monuments of Christianity, of Glory and culture in this beautiful and hospitable community.

The Church of Apostle Andrea was built with voluntary work by the good-willing residents of the community in 1883. The work for the construction of the church lasted for about twelve years. The Stone that the church is built with originates from the regions and villages of Anogyra and Prasteio villages and was transferred in the village with carts which were dragged by Cypriot donkeys. The church is built in Gothic style. The place that it was built in was used as the village cemetery up to 1912. The church is famous for its wooden-carved Icon Stand, which is a real work of art and was manufactured in 1890. The manufacture lasted 10 entire years because of the means of that time.

Small Chapels
Saint Georgios
The small chapel of Saint Georgios is found in the locality of Kamaroudi in the street towards the Alektora village in distance of 3 kilometres from Pissouri. In 1958 it was built at the expenses of Mr Aristou A. Liasidi. The chapel celebrates every Easter Wednesday.

Prophet Elias
The chapel of Prophet Elias is found in a pine-clad slope of Saint Elias on the west of Pissouri. It was built in 1960 in sculptured rock at the expense of Mr Agamemnona Ar Fouta. The chapel was renovated in 2002. The chapel of Prophet Elias has very ancient religious Icons in its internal rock. It celebrates every Easter Monday and on the 20th July.

Saint Alexandros
The chapel of Saint Alexandros was built in 1990. In the old days there was a big bush of trimithies and shinies where the faithful Christians went and made their prayers. On the bushes' branches they used to hang various types of clothing from sick children in order for the Saint to cure. His memory is celebrated on 30 August and on 12 December where a festive Holy Service takes place by the residents of the community.

Saint Mauritius
On the east of the plain of Linidion and at the foot of Saint Mauritius ground, on the foundations of the old church the current church of Saint Mauritius was built with by the family of Mr Pericles Stasi family. With donations by the residents of Pissouri the church got bigger and was maintained and fenced in 2001. Saint Mauritius is known as the doctor of ‘skatharon' (spots). Taking part of the earth from the inside of the church and making it into mud you put it in the form of ointment on the spots. In a few hours the sick person becomes very well and is cured. This feast takes place every year on 12th September. The ancient church of Saint Mauritius was maintained recently and constitutes a pole of attraction for the tourists of the community and for a lot of Christians. Every Easter Thursday the Holy Service and big feast takes place to honor the Saint.

Virgin Mary of Akonopetras
In the homonym ground of Akonopetra in the west of the Community amphitheater, the chapel was built to honor Virgin Mary. This place belongs to the church of Apostle Andrea and was completed through financial contributions of the residents of Pissouri and with free of charge supervision of work from Mr Kyriako D. Mavroudi. It is celebrated and serviced every 21st November.

Surf Cyprus specialises in providing surfing and kite surfing kit and excursions. Cyprus Quads provides quad bike hire. Black Rock Dive Centre offers scuba diving courses and Internet access. Serenity Day Spa offers numerous pampering treatments.

There is plenty to see and do in the neighboring towns; Pissouri is a more relaxed location with a glorious beach.