The Μonastery of Panagia tou Sinti, in Pentalia was built in 1542. It is a beautiful Byzantine monastery, which was inhabited by monks for the last time in 1927 and is abandoned nowadays. Panagia tou Sinti is located on the banks of the river Xerox and used to be one of the most important establishments of the Venetian period in Cyprus. Panagia tou Sinti was renovated during 1994 - 1997 and received the award of Europa Nostra.

The monastery of Ayios Neophytos is 9 km north of Paphos. Founded at the end of the 12th Century by Cypriot hermit and writer Neofytos, carved a home for himself inside of the mountain rock. The Monastery is located below the grottoes and is home to only a handful of monks. The Monastery also contains a collection of icons and the remains of some 16th century frescoes. Every January the monastery hosts a two day fair where you can buy Cypriot crafts, foods, and monastic goods. There is also live music too.

Trooditissa Monastery is situated on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains on the island of Cyprus. It is an orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was founded in 990, but the current building dates back to 1731. The icon in the monastery devoted to Virgin Mary is believed that it was painted by Apostle Luce. The monastery played a vital role in the national struggles. It is famous for its woodcarvings and many icons.It is built at an altitude of 1,500m (4566 feet) and the closest village is Platres.

Just in the centre of Ayia Napa you will find a spectacular Venetian decorated monastery with a 600-year-old Sycamore tree by the entrance. It is on of  the best known landmarks of the Agia Napa area. The monastery has a charm and charisma that represents a time when Ayia Napa was just a tranquil fishing village. It also occurs that in ancient times, the location where the monastery and the village exists today, was covered with a thick forest, visited only by hunters from the neighbouring villages.

Visiting Hours
winter: 09:30 - 15:00
summer: 09:30 - 21:00

The monastery of Ayios Heraklidhios, near the archaelogical site of Tamassos (about 20 km west of Nicosia), was founded about 400 AD on the grave of the holy Heraklidhios. Nowadays a convent of nuns lives in the old monastery.

In Paphos district, about 40 km east from the main road to Polis, there is the idyllic monastery of Chrysoroyiatissa. This monastery is famous for its excellent wine.

About 40km southwest of Nicosia on top of the Machairas mountain (1423 m), stands the secluded monastery of Machairas. Machairas is a popular place for excursions, not only because of the quiet atmosphere of the monastery, but also due to the museum of Grigoris Afxentiou. Grigoris was a Cypriot freedom fighter who fought against the British colonial power and died in a nearby hideout.

About halfway between Larnaca and Limassol, near the famous village of Lefkara, there is the monastery of Ayios Minas. This convent has existed since 1670. Nowadays the nuns run the monastery painting and selling religious icons.

Visiting Hours
daily: 08:00 - 12:00, 15:00 - 18:00 (May - September)
08:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:00 (October - April)

Near the Nicosia-Limassol highway at junction number 11,  there is the monastery of Stavrovouni . Standing at the peak of a conical mountain (688 m), which has the same name as the monastery itself, it offers a breathtaking panoramic views! This is probably the most traditional and strictest monastery in Cyprus. Even today women are not permitted to enter. As legend says, a piece of wood of from the holy cross of Christ has been saved in the monastery and is held in a silver cross. 

At the top of a mountain about 1318 m high, in the north west of Troodos, stands the richest and most splendid monastery in Cyprus, Kykkos Monastery. Kykkos was founded in the 11th century but unfortunately it has been burned down several times and there are no reminders of the original building, in contrast to the other Cypriot monasteries. Near this famous monastery is the monument to Archbishop Makarios III, the first president of the Republic of Cyprus.