St. George's Church is relatively young, built distinctly Orthodox in 1928. The figure of St. George is very common in Cyprus (his burial place is in the city of Lod), and he is the second most revered martyr in Cyprus after St. Mary. According to local tradition, worshippers pray in the church for the invention of "mates"—a kind of spiritual companion or soul mate. As I took another picture, I saw two elderly people enter the church and light a candle. Across the road stands a historic ancient church. In the nearby area, impressive excavations revealed a city from ancient times, which thrived during the Roman era and ceased to exist with the Muslim conquest in the 7th century.
We began our journey at the Energy Islands Resort Hotel and headed west along the coast, passing through villages near the famous Akamas Peninsula. The village of Kathikas is known for its special grape variety, while the village of St. George is a peaceful haven. We continued along the scenic west coast, eventually reaching the airport.
