The village resort of Agios Tychonas lies just a few kilometers east of the city of Limassol.

A unique beach is spread beneath it with numerous hotels and tourist facilities. Inland, the green valleys and hills add to the magnificent beauty of the landscape.

The rural part of the village with traditional houses, cultivated land, and simple natural habitat blends in quietly, yet successfully, with today’s modern look. The affect is gloriously refreshing, placing Agios Tychonas among the top tourist destinations in Cyprus.

The local architecture, with its vineyards and its flower pots ingeniously incorporate today’s sleek and efficient designs, without destroying the familiar Cypriot tradition that is sought and appreciated by so many.

The gardens, where the flowers of the land blossom around the year and permeate the air, are left to fill the air with their scent, the balconies, the winding alley ways, the taverns and the coffee shops; all invite warmth and charm and friendship.

At the other end of the spectrum, the visitor is introduced to the vibrant cosmopolitan seafront where luxurious hotels, restaurants, boutiques, clubs, and tourist shops place Agios Tyhonas on par with Europe’s continued growth,development and achievement.

The locals, simple in their ways, smile and always work hard to keep moving forward. Their welcome is part of the traditional hospitality for which Cyprus is famous.

The history of Agios Tychonas is closely connected with the ancient prosperous city of Amathunta, where some of the greatest rulers of Cyprus resided. The village is named after the second bishop of Amathunta, Tychonas, who is believed to be buried in the area.

But, as legend has it, the village was developed by Richard the Lionheart for use as a winery. Rocks from Amathunta were used to build the wine storage facilities.

St. Nicholas Church, located in the old part of the village with its 19th century icons and unique low bell tower painted blue and white, is another skillful stoke in the creation called Agios Tychonas.

The scene is completed by the stone bridge, the valleys and the hills caressing the village; even the smell of freshly baked bread and the elderly strolling in the morning sun wearing their traditional garments.

A few centuries ago, there was another church devoted to Agios Tychonas, but again, according to legend, an evil bishop destroyed it and the Saint brought upon him the disease of epilepsy. So until today, epileptics visit the ruins of the land, thought to have therapeutic qualities.

Agios Tychonas has always been closely associated with the Order of St John the Merciful who was born here in the fifth century AD. He was the son of Epiphanios, a governor of Cyprus and his tomb is in Agios Tychonas, near the ruins of the old church.

The village has developed dramatically in the past 25 years, but its residents have not cast away their cultural heritage and have not denied or forgotten their history in today’s fast paced modern life.

Agios Tyhonas’ geographical position stands as a significant starting point where, in less than one hour, it is possible to be in any part of Cyprus. Its marvelous seafront and its close proximity to Limassol, in keeping with its rural traditional character, makes Agios Tyhonas, without doubt, one of the most important tourist destinations in Cyprus.

Friendly climate, modern amenities and warm, heartfelt tradition enthrall the visitor. Agios Tyhonas is a living, growing expression of Cyprus tourism at its very best.