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Agioi Saranta Cave Church

Tourist attraction Greek orthodox church

One of the Best Places To Visits in Protaras


Address

224P+2G3, Unnamed Road,, Protaras, Cyprus

Website

www.cypruspanoramas.com

Contact

+357 23 812444

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (399 reviews)

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  • 4/5 John D. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice beautiful church within a cave. You can always visit at any time, but remember to close the door when you leave so stray animals do not wonder inside to destroy it. Unique church which I think you cannot find anywhere else in Cyprus
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antonina S. 2 years ago on Google
    Little, nice, cozy cave church. It's a part of the trail from St. Illias church to Konnos bay. We walked from St. Illias church and it was quite a challenge to find it because there aren't a lot of signs on the trail until you get to the asphalt road. We used Google maps satellite view and it helped to find the cave church. Another important thing is that church is located close to the military base so watch out for red signs prohibiting to walk on some "deserted" but in fact dangerous areas.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Herc W. 1 year ago on Google • 251 reviews
    Well worth a visit to be in a peaceful, inspiring place. Can drive close by car and then go up around 25 steps or so. Wonderful view of the area from there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yiorgos S. 1 year ago on Google
    Worth a visit, especially if you are in Protaras because it is really close to the village. A small cave that has been turned into a church, my guess is a hermit must have stayed here at some point but there is no information on site about it's history. You take a dirt road to get there but almost all cars will be ok with it, if it's not too hot a short hike there would be nice and there are signs about the various plants along the route. View from the cave is very nice.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R A. 6 months ago on Google • 219 reviews
    We were took there on a jeep excursion as it's a pretty rough road to get there, it's a quaint little cave church with water coming down a stalagmite which we were told in the past they used the water for worship. Door is not locked so you can go in.

  • 5/5 Brennan Gregory H. 7 months ago on Google • 206 reviews
    A sign warned us that surrounding lands are used by military for shooting. We did not see this till when we were leaving, so I’m letting you know first. Beautiful! But kinda creepy at night.

  • 5/5 Anna B. 3 years ago on Google
    Definitely worth a trip. And ignore post below as any car will be capable of driving right up to the church. Really peaceful and Holy feeling, bats roosting inside with stunning view and natural surroundings.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Szilvia G. 10 months ago on Google
    Bit of a trek to get here, the road is very bumpy and gravel, so you have to go slow. The experience is cool but its very out of the way and nothing else to see around
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dimitris C. 1 year ago on Google • 80 reviews
    I drove all the dirt roads up to the place where there is the cave entrance. If I knew better from before I would park at the entrance of the dirt road and just hike my way since the road is paved and ok to walk in a leisurely manner. The cave has been transformed into a beautiful Greek Orthodox church and on the top of the cave there is a big hole which has been transformed into a dome! It is magnificent as a photography spot, both of locals and tourists. The cave is really strong in a spiritual way of speaking for those who can feel energy, prana and reiki. Immediately as you enter it you will feel being cleansed by invisible light forces guarding the area. I highly suggest you can and hike the road up to the entrance since via hiking you can visit some other small churches in the area which are lesser known but well worth the recognition they deserve.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Leon H. 1 year ago on Google • 57 reviews
    Off the beaten track, high up away from the noise of Protaras is this amazing Church. I'm not a church goer or believer but I'm fascinated by these places of worship. In this cave Icons of Worship and memories can be found. It's one thing to find a cave and call it a church but to fashion an arch into the rock and give it a domed top! What a view take time and enjoy the peace whatever your faith.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 joe p. 8 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    A very unique little church. Along a very remote road this small cave has a white church front as it’s entrance. Walking in, the inside of the church is all the natural cave formation, with pictures and chairs added in as well. There is also a steeple carved into the cave ceiling which you can look at from the outside as well if you wish. As you step outside the church there is an amazing view of the city, so definitely go and have a look, I’ve never seen anything like it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 FPN a. 3 years ago on Google
    Well worth the drive to discover this fascinating little church built into the rocks. It's a tiny little church but with amazing views and lovely paths to explore all around it. Suitable for all cars to drive to, and paths are well walked, not great for pushchairs though!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex D. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a special church. Located quite far away from the center of protaras. I don't think there are many visitors there even during hot seasons so it's a good place to spend some time alone and pray
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalie M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic little church down a long gravel road. It is built into the side of the hill and is tucked away. This is away from main tourist attractions and when we arrived we were the only ones here. Please respect the Church and those who use it even if you are not religious... clearly a well loved placed and still used to this day. There are no toilets here nor refreshment stops. Rent a quad to get here as the roads are uneven and difficult and 4/5km down gravel/dirt roads. Will take 10-15 mins from main road.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan C. 3 months ago on Google • 96 reviews New
    Bit of a climb dont recommend the climbing on the rocks

  • 5/5 Stavrie O. 7 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    Beautiful cave church. Well preserved. Loved the small dome. Choose the way from Paralimni. The way off road is smaller.

  • 5/5 Jay A. 11 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Great arial view. Seems crazy that a person would carve this church. Location - 10 mins drive from Protaras Harbour. Some of the roads are bumpy. Price - free. Worth a quick 10 mins visited if in the area.

  • 3/5 Elly K. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a place of worship in a cave. If you're passing, and you're in a car that can do mild off-roading or on a buggy/quad then it's worth a stop. But I wouldn't recommend a specific effort to see it.

  • 5/5 Robert K. 1 year ago on Google
    Under rated place. One of the best to visit at this part of Cyprus.

  • 5/5 Kyriakos I. 2 years ago on Google
    What an amazing little church inside a cave

  • 5/5 Derryl G. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely little place , just a short drive off main road.

  • 4/5 Adrian F. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting, not a tarmac access road though but accessible by car with care

  • 5/5 Chris H. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful little church - out of the way but worth the detour

  • 5/5 Zuzanna M. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely the best sculpture of Cyprus!

  • 5/5 Piotr D. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice, quiet place not many tourist. Good view for the resort and Cape Greco. Best light in the morning at sunrise. When at sunset the light is to the sun. Still possible for drone shots but be careful as is is in military restricted zone.

  • 5/5 Nicole K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to meditate and pray. Definitely worth the trip 🙏🏻

  • 5/5 Demetrios V. 6 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    This little church is a little tricky to find, located just inland from Protaras. I would enter using Agion Saranta road as entering from the other side is not suitable for low cars. Cute little church. The name Ayioi Saranta is derived by the Greek meanings of (Agioi) Saints, and (Saranta) Forty, which basically translates to the meaning of the 40 Martyrs of Sebaste.

  • 4/5 Michael D. 2 years ago on Google
    An interesting little nook. We drove there. It would have been too hot the time we went.

  • 5/5 Richard F. 2 years ago on Google
    What a beautiful setting and although hard to find worth the walk. I used Google maps and walked from Protaras. Lovely views to the ocean when you are there. You would need a four wheel drive as roads very rough.


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