Agios Neophytos Monastery
Agios Neophytos Monastery
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Sanka1 🇱🇰🇬🇧
Bicester, UK3,294 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
A calm and serene historic monastery located in the hills close to Paphos. We decided to visit as it was 20mins from the town centre and can easily get a taxi to and from there. It's open 6am to 6pm everyday for visits and there's no fee to enter, but visitors need to be respectful while entering buildings where there's a strict no photography policy. You need to wear appropriate clothing and keep noise down. The monastery has a gift shop, toilets and cafe on site if required. Highly recommended for a relaxing visit.
Written January 28, 2023
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Randburg
Randburg, South Africa340 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Beautiful gardens and monastery up in the hills within easy reach of Paphos.
Entrance is free to the main areas and chapel. To enter the museum and caves adults have to pay a minimal fee. Children enter free.
Nice 45 minute visit and would recommend for those visiting Paphos.
Entrance is free to the main areas and chapel. To enter the museum and caves adults have to pay a minimal fee. Children enter free.
Nice 45 minute visit and would recommend for those visiting Paphos.
Written October 4, 2022
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Ryan D
Bristol, UK25 contributions
Jun 2022
The parking here is free, its worth a visit just to see the old church from 1205AD which is carved into the rock with the remaining frescos. 2 euro each gets you into the museum of artefacts and the old church which is a reasonable price compared to other sites in Cyprus. the grounds are beautiful and well looked after. We visited on our latest day for something to do, some steep roads up there but good condition to get to.
Written June 28, 2022
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ExPatpieMon
113 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The weather forecast was for rain.
We travelled on public transport from our hotel near Coral Bay to Kato Paphos bus terminus, another bus to Karavella bus station in old town Paphos and finally another bus direct to the monastery.
The overall journey time from start to finish was less than one hour.
The monastery setting is lovely, quite serene and quiet.
There is a cafe on the site but this was closed for the winter season and reopens in March.
The sun came out whilst we were there and made the day so much nicer.
The view are awesome.
The monastery is an atypical building, immaculately preserved.
There is a museum on site displaying various archeological artifacts, there is an entry fee of 2€ and to be honest it isn't worth the fee, we considered it as a donation.
Nice place for a stop off if you were driving around the area.
We travelled on public transport from our hotel near Coral Bay to Kato Paphos bus terminus, another bus to Karavella bus station in old town Paphos and finally another bus direct to the monastery.
The overall journey time from start to finish was less than one hour.
The monastery setting is lovely, quite serene and quiet.
There is a cafe on the site but this was closed for the winter season and reopens in March.
The sun came out whilst we were there and made the day so much nicer.
The view are awesome.
The monastery is an atypical building, immaculately preserved.
There is a museum on site displaying various archeological artifacts, there is an entry fee of 2€ and to be honest it isn't worth the fee, we considered it as a donation.
Nice place for a stop off if you were driving around the area.
Written January 3, 2020
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Mike G
Leicester, UK171 contributions
Feb 2020
We came up the monastery by bus from Pahos - easy to do, and very cheap.
The church and saint's cave are picturesque and well worth the trip. Unfortunately if you want to understand what you are seeing you need to purchase the guidebook from the museum - and the guidebook is written in very academic language which makes it hard to digest. The guidebook assumes you have a working knowledge of Orthodox Christianity - so you have to resort to Wikipedia to understand what you are looking at!
We went on very quite day, when the rains were coming down, and it was very peaceful, I suspect it could be a very different experience on a warm summer's day looking at the size of the car parks!
There is a large cafe near the entrance (closed when we were there) and a couple of gift shops.
The church and saint's cave are picturesque and well worth the trip. Unfortunately if you want to understand what you are seeing you need to purchase the guidebook from the museum - and the guidebook is written in very academic language which makes it hard to digest. The guidebook assumes you have a working knowledge of Orthodox Christianity - so you have to resort to Wikipedia to understand what you are looking at!
We went on very quite day, when the rains were coming down, and it was very peaceful, I suspect it could be a very different experience on a warm summer's day looking at the size of the car parks!
There is a large cafe near the entrance (closed when we were there) and a couple of gift shops.
Written March 5, 2020
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Trevor H
Dorchester, UK27 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
I'm only giving it 4* because part was closed.
It rained the day we visited but that didn't dampen our spirits. Love this place, very serene. The monastery itself is away from the main building with steep ish steps up to it but the frescoes are amazing. Unfortunately the top part was closed and when asked why the answer was because of hand railings being unsecured, with also the chance of falling rocks. But they said it may be open within 2 months. Other parts that were closed were, the museum, the coffee shop and some of the main building, though the gift shop was still plying its trade. Most likely, it is my guess, that it's mainly open March through November.
Still with a visit and on a clear day, take a picnic, the views are stunning.
It rained the day we visited but that didn't dampen our spirits. Love this place, very serene. The monastery itself is away from the main building with steep ish steps up to it but the frescoes are amazing. Unfortunately the top part was closed and when asked why the answer was because of hand railings being unsecured, with also the chance of falling rocks. But they said it may be open within 2 months. Other parts that were closed were, the museum, the coffee shop and some of the main building, though the gift shop was still plying its trade. Most likely, it is my guess, that it's mainly open March through November.
Still with a visit and on a clear day, take a picnic, the views are stunning.
Written January 17, 2023
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Pamela H
Oxford, UK111 contributions
Feb 2020
One reaches this Monastery by mini bus from Pathos old town. We went on a Saturday and there were not many buses so one needed to watch the the times of return buses. There were only five people on our bus.
The buildings are beautiful with wide walkways with very good toilets. leading up to the Monastery from the bus-stop .The cave and Monastery walls were beautifully painted and the museum very interesting
We loved the white cat who shared our lunch but we wish that the restaurant and gift shop had been open(not till March) so as to enable us to shelter from the very cold, wet and windy weather whilst we waited for the bus
The buildings are beautiful with wide walkways with very good toilets. leading up to the Monastery from the bus-stop .The cave and Monastery walls were beautifully painted and the museum very interesting
We loved the white cat who shared our lunch but we wish that the restaurant and gift shop had been open(not till March) so as to enable us to shelter from the very cold, wet and windy weather whilst we waited for the bus
Written February 16, 2020
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Geordiegirl013
South Shields, UK252 contributions
Nov 2019
Decided to go to Agios Neophytos Monastery on the mini bus from Paphos Old Town. So glad we did, a lovely peaceful place to visit, free entry but have to pay 2 euros to gain admittance to the museum and cave frescos, this is not compulsary but the ticket covers both of these. Well worth spending 2 euros, very interesting. The grounds are beautiful and the church is lovely. In all this place is a gem. There is a cafe where you can have refreshments at very reasonable prices and very friendly staff. So nice to sit in a peaceful haven surrounded by nature. The bus back to Paphos stops beside the cafe. There are also two small gift shops to browse. Would recommend a visit.
Geordiegirl013
Tyneside
Geordiegirl013
Tyneside
Written January 7, 2020
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blueslsd
Winsford, UK135 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Staying in Hotel on outskirts of Paphos.
Decided we would have a trip out. As the buses are so cheap we fancied a trip to the monastery. Asked aT old Paphos town bus terminus how long journey would take. “40 minutes” we were advised.
Bus on the way there sounded a bit like an old tractor but still completed the journey in 30 minutes.
Absolutely stunning buildings and gardens. Inside the monastery chapel is beautiful.
We walked up, what we christened the “Stairway to Heaven”. 337 steps up to summit.
My wife counted. Sad really, I know 😜 with the heat better to pace yourself. We stopped about halfway up for a picnic.
Recommend a visit to this beautiful holy site.
Bus on the way back to old Paphos went like a rocket. 20 minutes and we were at bus station.
A lovely day all round. So glad we decided on a day out.
Decided we would have a trip out. As the buses are so cheap we fancied a trip to the monastery. Asked aT old Paphos town bus terminus how long journey would take. “40 minutes” we were advised.
Bus on the way there sounded a bit like an old tractor but still completed the journey in 30 minutes.
Absolutely stunning buildings and gardens. Inside the monastery chapel is beautiful.
We walked up, what we christened the “Stairway to Heaven”. 337 steps up to summit.
My wife counted. Sad really, I know 😜 with the heat better to pace yourself. We stopped about halfway up for a picnic.
Recommend a visit to this beautiful holy site.
Bus on the way back to old Paphos went like a rocket. 20 minutes and we were at bus station.
A lovely day all round. So glad we decided on a day out.
Written March 17, 2023
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muffinn2
Worcester, UK170 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Our day centred on this special place. 2€ gets you into the atmospheric beautifully decorated hermitage and the church and museum, which even for an ardent atheist there's lots to see and appreciate. Be aware you can't take photos. Good 9k walk taking in spectacular views both to Paphos and the Troodos from the monastery. It also can take in the fascinating cat sanctuary too.
Written February 8, 2020
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salam e
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Can you attend a religious service while on your visit or a time of meditation in the church or sanctuary
Pinky M
London, UK22 contributions
Hi, is there a bus service here from Paphos Harbour ? Also what are the opening times please (week days and weekends).
Many thanks
Ρενος Αναστάση
26 contributions
Hi , no there is no BUS service. The monastery might be clοsed between 1 and 4
What's the ticket price ??
thetileguy
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK66 contributions
2 Euros per adult, kids are free. Women, Wear long pants and sleeved clothing or you will not be permitted into the church!
foxjenny
Derby, UK173 contributions
How long should we allow to visit, including drink in the café? Bus times look like we'd have either 1hr50 or 3hr10. Thanks.
pd7
Harlow, UK576 contributions
hour 50 is plenty i'd say incl café time. the old cave church is v small. the monastery church & museum are not big and even taking your time 110 mins is easily doable.
Άντρια Σ
Limasol, Limassol, Cyprus4 contributions
Που ακριβως βρισκεται το.μοναστηρι στη παφο?
Are you able to get married here?
Craig W
Paphos, Cyprus66 contributions
I am not sure that you can . It’s a Greek Orthodox Monastery . Having said that , you can get married in Orthodox churches here .
I used to be part of the Anglican Church wedding Ministry here and I did not do a wedding there .
If you look at Anglican Church Paphos wed page , it shows the venues where you can have a Church Wedding .
Paphos is a great location to get married .
I wish you all the best in your search .
571111
St. Petersburg, Russia56 contributions
Мы будем на Кипре с 19 по 28 октября. Очень хотелось бы побывать на Литургии в монастыре св. Неофита. Когда служатся Литургии в этот период?
571111
St. Petersburg, Russia56 contributions
Вы случайно не знаете как часто служатся Литургии в монастыре св. Неофита
Yulya-vlg
Volgograd, Russia100 contributions
К сожалению я не нашла как добавить фотографии в уже отправленый отзыв, думаю можно уточнить у гида или на ресепшене отеля попросить узнать, как правило они охотно помогают.
George
Doha, Qatar2 contributions
What was the road to the monastry like - was it bitumen throughout, broas and steel fenced ? We had a bad experience on the way to Adonis Falls, the rooad was rubble with steep unfenced precipice type drops to the valley.
Wingsfromkingstone
Uttoxeter, UK84 contributions
The road is perfect.
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