Kato Pyrgos

Kato Pyrgos

The village of Pyrgos is the main settlement of Tyllirias, which is built on the northern foothills of the Troodos Mountains, in one of the largest and most scenic valleys of the area, along a beach of unrivalled crystal-clear waters. The village is found in Nicosia, approximately 70 kilometers from the capital and 80 kilometers from Paphos. The village blends the coastal front with the hillsides in a remarkable way, and the setting of the coast and mountains, together with the fresh fish from the village's fish market, make it a popular resort. The archaeological excavations in the village have revealed a number of medieval artefacts, graves and objects such as a brass cross and brooch, ceramics and metal objects such as clay pots, an engraved ring and coins. Near the village of Pyrgos Tyllirias and especially at the site of "Koilada-Palialona", excavations have uncovered tombs originating from the Hellenistic period, which were used until the Roman period, and possibly even later. Kato Pyrgos is also the site of the historically significant Panagia tis Galoktistis Chapel, which houses hagiographies dating from the 12th and 14th centuries. According to legend, it was built with milk once the Virgin Mary heard the prayers of the villagers to heal their sick sheep. In the main square of the village stands an old oak tree which dates from 1898 and is more than 20 meters tall. And the neighboring fields of the village produce a wide variety of fruit, particularly the famous Pyrgos peach.