What is more, there are many restaurants in Moniatis, which prepare traditional dished. The will of the locals to make all visitors feel at home and taste our delicious food verify the traditional and warm hospitality of Moniatis.
Many visitors come to experience the natural wealth of Moniatis and enjoy the Nature Trails. Mesa Potamos, with its many trails and waterfalls has been aptly called “environmental lung”. The double bridge and Sayttas dam add to the beauty of the landscape.
A great number of visitors reach Moniatis so as to visit the historical monuments, such as the Monastery of Timios Prodromos, the church dedicated to Archangel Michael, and the chapels dedicated to Prophet Elias, Saint Nektarios and Zoodochos Pigi, It must be noted that the historical monastery of Timios Prodromos was built during the 15th century and attains important monuments such as the wooden-carved depiction of the crucifixion (18th century). The church dedicated to Archangel Michael was recently conserved by Antiquity Department.
Concluding, a series of cultural events take place each July and August. “Mones” Festival is co-organized by the Community Council and “Vikli” Hunting Association.
Sources:
Moniatis Community Council
Nicos Christou Ioannides, Moniatis
GiorgosKarouzis, Across Cyprus, Limassol, City and District, Nicosia 2001
“7th Cultural Week of Limassol Mountainous Resorts” Brochure
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