Girne District district, Cyprus

Places to visit near Lápithos

Lápithos is a town in Girne District district, Cyprus, home to about 5,215 people. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit — 67 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 23 museums and 18 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Acheiropoietos Monastery (3 km), Selvili Tepe (3 km) and Saint Panteleimon Monastery (12 km).

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Lápithos, Cyprus
Lápithos, Girne District district, Cyprus. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lápithos at a glance

Location
Girne District district, Cyprus
Population
about 5,215
Coordinates
35.3382° N, 33.1737° E
Places within 50 km
194 (40 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Lápithos

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Forts & heritage near Lápithos

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lápithos. The closest is Acheiropoietos Monastery (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lápithos

46 churches within 100 km of Lápithos. The closest is Ayios Evlavios (3 km); the best-known is Saint Panteleimon Monastery (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Lápithos

27 museums within 100 km of Lápithos. The closest is Blue House (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lápithos

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lápithos. The closest is Selvili Tepe (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Lápithos

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Lápithos. The closest is Ağa Cafer Paşa Camii (17 km); the best-known is Arab Ahmet Mosque (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lápithos

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lápithos. The closest is Şirinevler Göleti (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Lápithos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lápithos
  2. 13 km Blue House · museum, Girne District
  3. 2 km Saint Panteleimon Monastery · monastery, Girne District
  4. 10 km Selvili Tepe · viewpoint, Girne District
  5. 13 km Saint Hilarion Castle · heritage site, Girne District
  6. 12 km Acheiropoietos Monastery · monastery, Girne District
  7. 3 km Back to Lápithos

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How to reach Lápithos

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    Within 15 km of Lápithos

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lápithos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6786Acheiropoietos Monastery (3 km)
    Churches3046Ayios Evlavios (3 km)
    Museums2327Blue House (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1820Selvili Tepe (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1719Ağa Cafer Paşa Camii (17 km)
    Other attractions1015Kyrenia Lighthouse (1907) (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1214Şirinevler Göleti (10 km)
    Beaches & coast810Municipality of Alsancak Beach (4 km)
    Parks35Güzelyurt Festival Parkı (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Kalkanlı Anıt Zeytin Ağaçları (20 km)
    Waterfalls22Waterfall Malatya (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Kormakitis Island (30 km)
    Treks02European Walking Route E4, Cyprus, Main Route (64 km)
    Caves11Canakkale POW Cave (48 km)

    Lápithos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lápithos?

    Acheiropoietos Monastery (monastery, about 3 km), Selvili Tepe (viewpoint, about 3 km), Saint Panteleimon Monastery (monastery, about 12 km), Saint Hilarion Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Blue House (museum, about 13 km), Kyrenia Castle (heritage site, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lápithos?

    194 places on Spotwander: 67 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 23 museums, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lápithos?

    Acheiropoietos Monastery, about 3 km by road; Lapathus (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lápithos?

    Ayios Evlavios, about 3 km by road; Agios Agridaki Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lápithos?

    Blue House, about 13 km by road; Shipwreck Museum (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lápithos?

    Start in Lápithos, visit Blue House, then Saint Panteleimon Monastery, then Selvili Tepe, then Saint Hilarion Castle, then Acheiropoietos Monastery, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lápithos?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Lápithos

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lápithos’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lápithos on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.