Spilia-Kourdali
Overview
The village of Spilia is located in the heart of the “Brothers” forest. From here comes the river Atsas, whose valley is full of fruit trees and vegetables. For lovers of nature, a visit to the village of Spilia can also be combined with a walk through one of the nature trails in the area, such as: Moutti tis Choras – Selladi tou Karamanli Glory to God – Mouttis tis Choras Ta Teisia tis Madaris – Geopath Madari – Selladi tou Karamanli Selladi tou Karamanli – Kannavia Also, a visit to the A. Chrysanthou Winery can be combined with a visit to the shoe-maker Museum, located in the centre of Spilia, where the shoe-maker artworks and the machines of Christos Chrysanthos, known for his art in the surrounding area apart. Alternatively, visit the temple of Agios Antonios (old and new), the Pavleta’s olive mill, Krya Vrisi and the EOA fighters’ hero, and then rest in the community park A. Chrysanthou. The history of Kourdali village begins in the 16th century AD, the century when the monastery of Panagia Chrysokourdaliotissa was built, which was the centre of a monastery that lay around it. Over time, the village grew and the inhabitants also acquired their estates. The community grew, because the small communities in the surrounding areas were being dissolved and several of their inhabitants fled to Kourdali. The Kurdish came to its greatest edge around the 1960s. Visit the Monastery of Panayia Chrysokourdaliotissa, the EOKA lodges and the Museum dedicated to the EOKA fighters. Alternatively, cross the nature trail “Kourdali-Limeria” and discover a treasure of a variety of flora and fauna.
