Dherynia
This quaint small village which is steadily growing, is nestled further inland, about a 15 minutes drive from the nearest beach.
Dherynia like many other villages scattered about Cyprus, is embodied by ancient sites and interesting churches. This is a fast growing village becoming more modern as time goes by, while still holding onto its ancient history.
Dherynia has started to expand its' facilities and clothing boutiques to entice more locals and tourists to visit for the day. There are many modern eclectic style furniture shops to more rustic pine furniture shops that have sprung up in recent times to take everyone's interest.
Like so many villages in Cyprus, there are many interesting churches and Dherynia is no exception. There are three ancient churches with the oldest dating back to the 15th Century. All these historical churches have many fascinating ancient artifacts and icons, with many dating back to the 17th Century.
The views from Dherynia extend across to the ghost town of Famagusta, which is presently and partly under the jurisdiction of the United Nations since the occupation of the Turkish in 1974 of the Northern side of the Island. Famagusta was once the most popular and sort after holiday resort in the Mediterranean Ocean.
This is truly an Island of sea, sun and adventure not to be missed! |