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The Retreat Centre Cyprus
Zoodochou Pigis 1, 4565 Zoopigi (near Kalo Chorio), Limassol, Cyprus Ζωοδοχου πηγή 1, 4565, Ζωοπηγη, Λεμεσός Web Site: www.theretreatcentre.net Facebook: The Retreat Centre Cyprus Email: [email protected] Google maps location code: V278 +HQ Zoopigi Car Park Latitude 34.8639214, Longitude 33.0169878 Building Latitude 34.862944, Longitude 33.017194 |
Zoopigi is a small village situated on the foothills of the Troödos mountains, approximately 24 km north of Limassol. The original name, Zoodochos Pigis, later shortened to Zoopigi, means ‘life-giving spring’, and natural spring water flows in the village square. At 885m above sea level, the village provides panoramic views across the Pitsilia region.
The villagers produce their own wine and traditional delicacies made from the juice of grapes. Zoopigi is one of the twelve remaining villages in Cyprus that continue the ancient Commanderia-making tradition and it is home to the Museum of the History of Commandaria where you can experience this age-old process up close.
Things to do in the surrounding area:
Walking Trails, Commanderia Museum, Byzantine Church, City of Limassol and beaches only 40 minutes away
How to get there:
From Limassol:
Take the Agia Fila roundabout from the motorway towards Agros, turn off towards Kalo Chorio and follow the signs to Zoopigi village.
The centre is also located on google maps
From Nicosia:
Take the E903 road from Nicosia in the direction of Agros village. After the village of Palai Chorio take the F139 towards Agios Theodoros. Pass the outskirts of the village and follow the F139 to Zoopigi.
The centre is also located on google maps
From Larnaca Airport:
Follow the signs for Limassol. As you arrive in Limassol, take the Agia Fila roundabout from the motorway towards Agros, turn off towards Kalo Chorio and follow the signs to Zoopigi village.
The centre is also located on google maps
From Paphos Airport:
Follow the signs for Limassol, as you arrive in Limassol, take the Agia Fila roundabout from the motorway towards Agros, turn off towards Kalo Chorio and follow the signs to Zoopigi village.
The centre is also located on google maps
Public Transport:
From Leontiou street, Limassol - EMEL Central Station to Zoopigi.
The villagers produce their own wine and traditional delicacies made from the juice of grapes. Zoopigi is one of the twelve remaining villages in Cyprus that continue the ancient Commanderia-making tradition and it is home to the Museum of the History of Commandaria where you can experience this age-old process up close.
Things to do in the surrounding area:
Walking Trails, Commanderia Museum, Byzantine Church, City of Limassol and beaches only 40 minutes away
How to get there:
From Limassol:
Take the Agia Fila roundabout from the motorway towards Agros, turn off towards Kalo Chorio and follow the signs to Zoopigi village.
The centre is also located on google maps
From Nicosia:
Take the E903 road from Nicosia in the direction of Agros village. After the village of Palai Chorio take the F139 towards Agios Theodoros. Pass the outskirts of the village and follow the F139 to Zoopigi.
The centre is also located on google maps
From Larnaca Airport:
Follow the signs for Limassol. As you arrive in Limassol, take the Agia Fila roundabout from the motorway towards Agros, turn off towards Kalo Chorio and follow the signs to Zoopigi village.
The centre is also located on google maps
From Paphos Airport:
Follow the signs for Limassol, as you arrive in Limassol, take the Agia Fila roundabout from the motorway towards Agros, turn off towards Kalo Chorio and follow the signs to Zoopigi village.
The centre is also located on google maps
Public Transport:
From Leontiou street, Limassol - EMEL Central Station to Zoopigi.
Village from main road
Retreat Centre from main road
