Avgorou
Avgorou Village
Avgorou is a large farming village with around 4,300 residents. It lies southwest of the occupied city of Famagusta, near the Green Line that divides Cyprus. Most villagers work in agriculture, growing potatoes, vegetables, and citrus fruits. Others work in tourism and local businesses.
The village has a rich history, with monuments dating back to the time of King Evagoras of Salamina. Visitors can also find classical and traditional houses featuring unique architecture.
Saint Peter & Paul Church
This church stands in the center of Avgorou and serves the local Greek Orthodox community. Built in the late 19th century, it underwent renovations in 1931, 1959, and 1999. The church continues to offer all major Orthodox Christian services, reflecting the villagers’ dedication to their faith.
Agios Kendeas Monastery
Built on a hill overlooking the road, this monastery dates back to the 15th or 16th century. Agios Kendeas, believed to be a German saint, came to Cyprus seeking a monastic life. He first stayed in Pafos, where another church honors him, and later settled near Avgorou. A cave nearby, now considered “holy water,” is thought to be where he spent his final days.
Discover Cyherbia Botanical Park
Cyherbia Botanical Park offers a nature-filled escape unique to Cyprus. Wander through its large hedge maze, quiet woodland, and themed herb gardens. Learn about essential oil distillation in the workshop area. You can enjoy a fresh meal at the restaurant, shop for herbal products, or join hands-on workshops like soap-making or tea blending.
Kids can explore the ecosystem through fun, educational games. In summer, don’t miss the blooming lavender gardens. Relax with a complimentary herbal tea and take in the peaceful surroundings.
Plan your visit at cyherbia.com.
Potato Harvest
Avgorou is famous for its high-quality potatoes, thanks to its fertile red soil. Farmers plant the main crop from December to February and harvest it between April and early June. A second, smaller crop follows later in the year.
EOKA Monument & Museum
In 1962, locals began raising funds to honor fallen EOKA fighters from Avgorou. By March 1985, the EOKA 1955–59 members decided to build a memorial. They chose the exact site where Modestos Panteli, the first EOKA fighter, died on April 1, 1955.
The memorial pays tribute to fallen fighters from Avgorou and nearby Liopetri. It was designed to reflect the struggle’s core values and serve as a national symbol during April 1 commemorations. EOKA members and the Board for the Historical Memory of the EOKA Struggle (SIMAE) funded the project, along with support from public and private donors.
A path lined with cypress trees leads visitors from a Corinthian-style entrance to a Mycenaean-inspired tomb. Stone panels along the way list the names of the deceased. Inside the tomb, sculptors created 26 relief portraits. Budget constraints led to the use of black-and-white photos for the remaining portraits.
Following ancient Greek tradition, where theaters stood near temples, the site includes a chapel, symbolizing the bond between faith and patriotism in modern Cyprus. The memorial was officially unveiled on October 18, 2002.
Ethnographic Museum
Pierides Fountation
To preserve Avgorou’s cultural heritage, the community purchased and restored the historic Koutras House, built in 1921. This stone farmhouse is one of the area’s few coated structures. The site includes original features like a courtyard, wheel well, stockyard, and water reservoir.
With help from the Pierides Foundation, the building became the Avgorou – Pierides Foundation Folk Art Museum. It showcases rare items donated by villagers and from the Pierides collection, including:
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19th-century carved furniture
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18th–19th-century textiles and embroidery
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Costumes, silverware, pottery
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Nine paintings by folk artist Michael Kassialos
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Traditional tools and utensils
The museum offers a vivid picture of rural Cypriot life and highlights Avgorou’s cultural ties with other parts of Greece, the East, and the West.