The history of winemaking in Cyprus is very old, one of the oldest in the world, dating back some 6000 years. This cultural heritage is the oldest in the whole Mediterranean basin and leads to the assumption that Cyprus triggered the spread of winemaking to Greece, Italy, France and other regions.
The CTO (Cyprus Tourism Organization) has organised seven wine routes where visitors can get acquainted with the island’s enchanting and humble wineries. The CTO has also published a Cyprus Wine Route Guide which is available to the public to all the tourist information offices.
The Cyprus Wine Route 2 – “VOUNI AMBELITIS” passes through the villages of Mesogi, Tsada, Stroumpi, Polemi, Psathi, Kannaviou, Asprogia, Pano Panagia, Chrysorrogiatissa, Agia Moni, Statos-Agios Fotios, Koilineia, Galataria, Pentalia, Amargeti, Eledio, Agia Varvara, Choulou, Lemona, Kourdaka, Letymbou and Kali.
A trail to explore the villages and sights along the wine route, hopefully adding more over time.
Saint Eleni (who was also called Susanna) is one of the New Martyrs of Lesbos who are commemorated on Bright Tuesday. She was Saint Irene’s older cousin, and suffered along with Saints Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene on April 9, 1463 (Bright Tuesday).
There is parking on the roadside 135 meters away from this church. You can drive down the steep hill and turn around at the church. Suitable for all cars but the hill is steep!