Lemesos Newsletter - May 2015
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
This month we celebrate two years of the Lemesos Newsletter. During this time we tried to bring Lemesos town and district - closer to you by including information about places and events, as well as new additions
to what our area has to offer. We hope that we made you love this place a bit more. . One thing, though, is
for sure. Lemesos becomes better every day. With this newsletter we take to the countryside, which in spring
time is at its best!
The flower of the month
Ruta chalepensis – Fringed Rue- Πήανος, Απήγανο
Foetid-smelling indigenous subshrub flowering in February to
May. It occurs on rocky places and cliffs – Akamas, Pentadaktylos
mountain range, Germasogeia and elsewhere (0-800m alt.).
Native to Mediterranean countries and Atlantic islands. A lowdemanding species that thrives on all types of well-drained soils.
The medicinal properties of this plant were well known to
the ancient Greeks. It was used as an antidote for “aconite”
poisoning. Ancient writer Athenaeus Naucratitus (end of 2nd
A.D. – beginning of 3rd A.D.) describes the tyrant Clearchus, who
forcibly put to death many persons, giving most of them aconite
to drink. Those who ate rue beforehand were not at least injured
by drinking aconite.
Treis Elies Ecovillage
A new project is born in the little village of Treis Elies. The very first Eco Village.
A group of people with ambition to create a project that caters to a healthy and sustainable lifestyle is
responsible for this new idea. Their combined knowledge in agriculture, tourism, education, biology,
architecture, environmental engineering etc is their greatest asset; they aim towards a healthy living for
locals and visitors while educating the local population. They already attracted young people to the village,
which will give new life and new sources to the place by introducing biological cultivations and the organised
cleaning of the area. The small cafeneion of the village is now a station for breakfast for tourists as the nearby
nature trail attracts hikers. Their plans are ambitious and include Ecofarm, Ecohotel, Ecospa, Eco camping etc.
More information at their facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/EcovillageTrisElies
(Photo from Treis Elies Ecovillage Facebook site)
Hiking? Yes, please!
Treis Elies Nature Trail
The trail near Treis Elies village is part of a longer trail known as Venetian Bridges. It’s only 2.5 kilometers long,
linear and of medium difficulty to walk. The flora is especially beautiful and interesting in spring months. This
year it was included in the 2nd Cyprus walking Festival.
(Photos : George Economides, tourist guide , during the 2nd Cyprus Walking Festival)
Mesa Potamos: Water Falls and Monastery
Mesa Potamos is a place known to many Limassolians
as a place where we had our school excursions many
years ago. A great place in the forest with picnic
places, and a water fall that was the highlight of the
excursion. Nearby was a small chapel dedicated to
Timios Prodromos - John the Baptist.
Today, the visitors of Mesa Potamos will thankfully
still find the beautiful small waterfall, the picnic place
where one can make a souvla, but also something
more to visit: The Monastery of Timios Prodromos.
In the peacefulness of this forest, next to the small
chapel of our childhood, exists now a monastery
where ten monks have dedicated their lives.
Something new
At last direction signs in Lemesos town centre!
15/5/2015
PIANO RECITAL WITH RUSSIAN
MASTERPIECES BY MANOLIS NEOPHYTOU
The famous Cypriot pianist, graduate of the Tchaikovsky
Moscow State Conservatoire will interpet excerpts from
the 2nd and 3rd Concerto for piano of Sergei Rachmaninoff
adopted by the pianist himself and also extracts from
famous ballets.
Venue: Tracasol Cultural Centre - Lemesos Marina
Time: 20.30
Entrance fee: 10-15 euro
Tickets - Information 25372855 - 25878744
Online tickets:Tickethour.com.cy
22-24/5/2015
SOLOISTS OF ST PETERSBURG’S STAGE
CIRCUS
The soloists from the Stage Circus of St Petersburg with
clowns, jugglers, magicians and acrobats will present a
spectacular show.
Venue: Tracasol Cultural Centre - Lemesos Marina
May Events
>> 9/5 - 17/5/2015
AGROS ROSE FESTIVAL
The ninth annual Rose Festival in the beautiful village of
Agros, takes place from the 9th until the 17th of May.
For the program, you can visit the Agros website at
www.agros.org.cy/en/global-information/new-andannouncements/rose-festival-2015-program
Time: 22/5: 19.30, 23/5 : 16.00&19.30, 24/5: 11.00&18.00
Entrance fee: 10-15 euro
Tickets - Information 25372855 - 25878744
Online tickets:Tickethour.com.cy
>> 16/5 - 17/5/2015
LANIA VILLAGE- OPEN YARDS
This weekend, the women of Lania will be pleased to
welcome visitors to walk along the village’s picturesque
lanes and visit their open courtyards. Time: 11.00-18.00.
For further information please contact: 25432315
9-10/5/2015
FLOWER FESTIVAL
Flower exhibition, market and musical programme at the
Potamos Germasogeias parking place.
Organiser: Germasogeia Municipality. Tel: 25879898
15/5/2015
Tribute to the Jazz Saxophone Giant “Sonny
Rollins”
“Jazz 2” with tenor man George Krasidis and pianist George
Morphitis, share the stage in an explosive performance to
pay tribute to Jazz legend Sonny Rollins.
Venue: Château des Arts (Stoa Agora Shopping Centre #21,
Anexartisias str.)
Have a great rest of spring!
- The team of the CTO Tourist Information Offices in Lemesos
Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10