The area

Kato Drys

Kato Drys [Kato Dhrys] village has an unbeatable charm made that much more unique because of its picturesque setting.   With only 150 inhabitants and a stone-built architecture, Kato Drys [Dhrys] retains a quintessential quaintness that is hard to find and far from what one could describe as simply ordinary.

The Area

Located on a hilly terrain in the southwest of Larnaka, this village is characterised by gorgeous deep narrow valleys through which the Agios Minas River flows.  It also borders the scenic villages of Pano (Upper) Lefkara, Kato (Lower) Lefkara and Vavla.

Kato Drys [Dhrys]  village is perfectly positioned in that it stands in the middle of the three largest cities of Cyprus making travel to it conveniently easy.  Being only 40 km from the airport and Larnaka town, just 50 km from Nicosia and Limassol and only 20 km from the coastline makes Kato Drys [Dhrys] village a central hub from which many excursions can be planned.

Sightseeing

Near enough to the village are a myriad of historical sites to visit in which one can become lost in the legendary tales of the history that is Cyprus.  These include the prehistoric site of Khirokitia (7^th millennium BC), the Convent of Agios Minas (18^th century), the Monasteries of Machairas (12^th century, dedicated to the Holy Mary) and Stavrovouni(15^th century, and which reportedly houses a part of the Holy Cross) and finally Kourion (an ancient city with a spectacular amphitheatre still in use today).

Nature Trails

For nature buffs, nearby Lefkara and Troodos are home to an array of nature trails that will astound you with their biodiverse fauna and flora.

Museums

Found in the village of Kato Drys [Dhrys] is the Folk Art Museum and the Bee and Embroidery Museum which exhibits over 1000 items giving you an insight into Cypriot culture and the old way of life in Cyprus.