Kaplilio is a small picturesque wine village in the Limassol district, situated 550 metres above sea level, in a green area among pine trees and vineyards, through which the river Ambelikos flows. It is built on a low hill and consists of small stone houses that lend it an exceptional quaintness.
East of the village lies the ancient church of Agios Georgios o Tropeoforos (St George the Triumphant) dating from the 12th Century. Other small churches are Panayia I Ambeloudjiotissa (Virgin of the Vineyards) and Panayia I Hamadjiotissa (Virgin of the Baths) that are celebrated on Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday respectively. On the north side of the village stands one of the oldest buildings. It belonged to Kykos Monastery and was used by the monks as the monastery’s dependency.
The inhabitant’s main occupation is the cultivation of vineyards, almond trees, olive trees and fruit orchards. Up to the 1980s Kaplilio was well known for the production of Cyprus Peaches.
Another tradition that is still being followed is the procession, on the anniversary of St George, of the Saint’s ancient icon from house to house, ending at the village square where, according to tradition, St George and St Mamas, from the neighbouring village, met while riding their stallions.
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