Lapta (Lapithos)
Lapta
A spring-fed hill village about 15 km west of Kyrenia, with stepped lanes surrounded by citrus groves and olive woods. Ideal for a half-day stroll.
Lapta (Lapithos in Greek) lies about 15 km west of Kyrenia, at the northern foot of the Pentadaktylos range. It is the mountain village where residents of the ancient city-state of Lapithos later settled. The village spreads in tiers up the hillside. Springs are plentiful, and water channels run through the lanes. The surroundings are planted with citrus, olives and carob trees, and the scent of lemon blossom fills the air in spring. In the old village you can see several old Greek Orthodox churches and a mosque, and at the springside, traditional restaurants serve Cypriot grilled meat. Viewpoints on the mountain look out over the coastline. Open all day. It is about 20 minutes by minibus or car from Kyrenia and pairs well with the ancient city of Lambousa on the coast below for a half-day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lambousa
- Escape Beach
- Karmi (Karaman) Village
- St. Hilarion Castle
- Archangel Michael Icon Museum
- Kyrenia Harbour
- Kyrenia Castle & Shipwreck Museum
- Bellapais Abbey