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Athíenou

Larnaka, Cyprus · Europe

About Athíenou

Athíenou is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Troúlloi, 21km from Larnaca Salt Lake.

Athíenou is a town located in Larnaka, Cyprus. With a population of 5,202, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Athíenou sits in Cyprus, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Nicosia time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Athíenou to your route.

About Athíenou

Athienou (Greek: Αθηένου or Αθηαίνου, locally [aθiˈenu]) is a village in Larnaca District, Cyprus. It is one of only four villages located within the United Nations Buffer Zone, the other three being: Pyla, Troulloi and Deneia. Today, Athienou has a population of around 10,000 people. Since 1990, it has been home to

Read more Davidson College's Athienou Archaeological Project. The town's city hall includes a museum of local history and culture that was established in 2008.

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Athíenou offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Athíenou located?

Athíenou is located in Larnaka, Cyprus, Europe. The coordinates are 35.0618 latitude, 33.5417 longitude.

What is the population of Athíenou?

Athíenou has a population of approximately 5,202 people, making it a town in Cyprus.

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Quick Information

Population
5,202
Continent
Europe
Country
Cyprus
Region
Larnaka
Timezone
Asia/Nicosia
Coordinates
35.0618, 33.5417

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Cyprus

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Athíenou

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Larnaca Salt Lake

Seasonal salt lake beside Larnaca airport that hosts flamingos in winter, ringed by a road and the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Lefkara

A stone village on Troodos's southern slopes famed for lefkaritika lace: embroidery Leonardo da Vinci reputedly bought for Milan Cathedral in 1481, and filigree silverwork, still made in doorway workshops along its cobbled lanes.

30 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Choirokoitia

UNESCO-listed Neolithic settlement of circular stone dwellings on a hillside beside the A1 motorway, with reconstructed houses and parking.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Fikardou

A protected medieval village in the Troodos foothills, its 18th-century timber-and-mudbrick houses preserved intact after near-total abandonment: a handful of residents, a rural-life museum and a taverna remain.

36 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Kyrenia Harbour & Castle

Picturesque horseshoe-shaped harbour overlooked by a Byzantine-era castle housing the world's oldest shipwreck.

37 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Nissi Beach

Sandy bay with a shallow sandbar to a small islet at Ayia Napa, one of Cyprus's most visited beaches, with paid parking.

39 km · about 45 min drive

national park

Cape Greco National Forest Park

Rocky headland at Cyprus's southeast tip with sea caves, natural arches and a coastal road loop from Ayia Napa to Protaras.

50 km · about 55 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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15 km awayPop. 1,534

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