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Geroskipou

Pafos, Cyprus · Europe

About Geroskipou

Geroskipou works well as a base: 10 minutes from Emba, 20km from Avakas Gorge.

Geroskipou is a town located in Pafos, Cyprus. With a population of 8,355, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Geroskipou 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 Geroskipou to your route.

About Geroskipou

Geroskipou (Greek: Γεροσκήπου; Turkish: Yeroşibu) is a coastal village and municipal district in the Paphos District of Cyprus. Its current population is approximately 7,000. It is noted for the production of lokum, a confectionery commonly known as Turkish delight in English, and is the only place in the world with

Read more protected geographical indication (essentially a trademark) for lokum.

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Where is Geroskipou located?

Geroskipou is located in Pafos, Cyprus, Europe. The coordinates are 34.7609 latitude, 32.4484 longitude.

What is the population of Geroskipou?

Geroskipou has a population of approximately 8,355 people, making it a town in Cyprus.

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Quick Information

Population
8,355
Continent
Europe
Country
Cyprus
Region
Pafos
Timezone
Asia/Nicosia
Coordinates
34.7609, 32.4484

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Cyprus

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

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Paphos Archaeological Park

UNESCO site with extraordinarily well-preserved Roman floor mosaics, the Tombs of the Kings, and the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite.

4 km · about 5 min drive

ancient ruins

Tombs of the Kings

Hellenistic rock-cut necropolis with peristyle courtyard tombs on the coast north of Paphos, with on-site parking.

4 km · about 10 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Petra tou Romiou

Sea stacks on the Paphos–Limassol coast road identified in legend as Aphrodite's birthplace, with a roadside viewpoint and car park.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Avakas Gorge

A slot canyon on the edge of the Akamas peninsula whose limestone walls narrow to a few metres wide and rise 30 m overhead, with wedged boulders hanging above the path. Dirt-road access from Toxeftra beach, then an easy streambed walk.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Omodos

Cobbled wine village in the Troodos foothills built around Timiou Stavrou monastery, a common stop on the Commandaria wine route.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Kykkos Monastery

Wealthy 11th-century Orthodox monastery high in the Troodos mountains, richly decorated with mosaics and reached by mountain road.

36 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Akamas Peninsula

Undeveloped peninsula in northwest Cyprus with rough tracks to Lara Bay turtle beaches and the Avakas Gorge; a 4x4 is advisable.

38 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

Caledonia Falls

Twelve-metre waterfall on the Kryos river near Platres in the Troodos mountains, reached by a marked trail from a roadside car park.

41 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Geroskipou

  • 20 kmPetra tou RomiouSea stacks on the Paphos–Limassol coast road identified in legend as Aphrodite's birthplace, with a roadside viewpoint and car park.

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