Village of Cyprus - Agios Amvrosios
Lying in a shallow valley surrounded by vineyards, many of them organically cultivated, Agios Amvrosios is a small thriving modern village.
The Ayios Amvrosios Organic Winery-Oekologiki Oenotechnia, located at the entrance of the village, on the main Omodos-Limasol road, (25-943981, 99-442472) This was the first ecological winery in Cyprus to receive certification from the international organisation LACON for making wine organically from local grapes. Established in 1988 by Mrs Ioanna Panayiotou (spokesperson of the Cyprus Green Party), it was one of the first 'independent' wineries in Cyprus and is open Monday -Thursday 0730 -16.00, Friday 07.30 -15-00. Best to ring before you go.
Agia Elisabeth Chapel: The small chapel of Agia Elisabeth with its Byzantine frescoes is about 2 km southwest of the village. It is worth a visit, since this is the only church in Cyprus dedicated to Agia Elisabeth. You can enjoy the quietness next to the small creek that runs (in the winter and spring) behind the chapel. To get there, turn right on the dirt road before you exit the village, just before you get on the Limassol-Kivides main road.