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