The monastery of Ayios Neophytos is 9 km north of Paphos. Founded at the end of the 12th Century by Cypriot hermit and writer Neofytos, carved a home for himself inside of the mountain rock. The Monastery is located below the grottoes and is home to only a handful of monks. The Monastery also contains a collection of icons and the remains of some 16th century frescoes. Every January the monastery hosts a two day fair where you can buy Cypriot crafts, foods, and monastic goods. There is also live music too.
Located only 20 minutes from Paphos the first thing you will notice on arrival to Ayios Neophytos Monastery is cats. There are around 30 cats that will meet you in the car park. The next thing you will notice are the spectacular views. The site of Ayios Neophytos Monastery is 1694 feet high and the views over Paphos from here are amazing.
Ayios Neophytos Monastery is the perfect location for those looking for peace and quiet and maybe some solitude and time to reflect on life.
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