Shepherds from the surrounding villages of Panayia, Ayios Nicolaos, and Ayia Marina were the original occupants.
The inhabitants of these communities were forced to abandon the coast in order to escape the Arabs and seek refuge in the highlands with their livestock.
The settlement received its name from the Arabs, who sought refuge with their livestock in the highlands.
The hamlet was named after a single black currant that still stands along the river and produces large black currants.
The inhabitants of these communities were forced to abandon the coast in order to escape the Arabs and seek refuge in the highlands with their livestock.
The settlement received its name from the Arabs, who sought refuge with their livestock in the highlands.
The hamlet was named after a single black currant that still stands along the river and produces large black currants.
Activities & Attractions
Vavatsinia
Restaurants
For the Visitors
In the local taverns, you may fill your stomach with copious amounts of traditional Cypriot cuisine and experience genuine Cypriot hospitality after a hard day of hiking. Find ‘Marias Restaurant’ at the entrance to the neighbourhood and dine on traditional regional cuisine surrounded by verdant and flowering vegetation. In addition, it provides traditional seasonal sweets (spoon sweets) and handcrafted marmalades. The Vavatsinia Tavern (Takis Tavern) is situated in the centre of the hamlet and is surrounded by stone-built structures that immerse the visitor in history.