We went on a “fact finding mission” to this fascinating and beautiful island, visiting friends who have a connection with our church and also exploring on our own
A walk along the seafront from our hotel to the centre of Larnaca
The New Testament tells how Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead… so what became of him afterwards? According to local belief, he came to Larnaca and is buried under this church
Under the arches at St Lazarus’ Church, Larnaca
Miriam by the seafront at Larnaca
The walls in some churches have paintings that are centuries old: this one is at Kellia
Cape Pyla
Cape Gkreko is at the south-eastern end of the island
Modern sculpture on the seafront at Limassol
The Troodos Mountains in the centre of the island are full of ancient towns and churches
The urban skyline is full of solar hot water systems
There are many memorials to those who died in the war of 1974: the island remains divided but hopes of reunification are still alive
Flamingoes flying over the salt water lake at Larnaca. On the far side is the mosque of Hala Saltan Tekke: Cyprus is at the intersection of two cultures