Nicosia District district, Cyprus

Places to visit near Méniko

Méniko is a town in Nicosia District district, Cyprus, home to about 1,023 people. Within 50 km by road there are 216 places to visit — 66 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 25 museums and 23 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Tamassos (16 km), Panagia Tis Asinou (21 km) and Machairas Monastery (24 km).

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Méniko at a glance

Location
Nicosia District district, Cyprus
Population
about 1,023
Coordinates
35.1095° N, 33.1447° E
Places within 50 km
216 (55 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 Méniko

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Forts & heritage near Méniko

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Méniko. The closest is Akaki Castle (4 km); the best-known is Tamassos (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Méniko

57 churches within 100 km of Méniko. The closest is Sotiros Church (3 km); the best-known is Panagia Tis Asinou (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Méniko

31 museums within 100 km of Méniko. The closest is Güzelyurt Tren İstasyonu Müzesi (20 km); the best-known is A.G Leventis Gallery (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Méniko

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Méniko. The closest is Έψηλος (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Méniko

18 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Méniko. The closest is Ramazan Camii (21 km); the best-known is Arab Ahmet Mosque (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Méniko

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Méniko. The closest is Mitsero Mines Lake (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Méniko

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Méniko
  2. 3 km Lefkovounos · viewpoint, Nicosia District
  3. 2 km Sotiros Church · church, Nicosia District
  4. 21 km Panagia Tis Asinou · church, Nicosia District
  5. 31 km Tamassos · heritage site, Nicosia District
  6. 13 km Έψηλος · viewpoint, Nicosia District
  7. 3 km Back to Méniko

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    Within 15 km of Méniko

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Méniko by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6687Akaki Castle (4 km)
    Churches4457Sotiros Church (3 km)
    Museums2531Güzelyurt Tren İstasyonu Müzesi (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2328Έψηλος (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1618Ramazan Camii (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1518Mitsero Mines Lake (11 km)
    Other attractions1116Fikardou (21 km)
    Waterfalls57Kalidonia Waterfalls-Platres (17 km)
    Beaches & coast16Cape Kormakitis (48 km)
    Parks35Güzelyurt Festival Parkı (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Kalkanlı Anıt Zeytin Ağaçları (24 km)
    Treks23Fikardou Lazanias Machairas Trail (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Cyprus (32 km)
    Buddhist sites12Holy Monastery of Virgin Mary the Chrysokourdaliotissa (29 km)
    Caves11Οινοποιείο Σπηλιών (29 km)

    Méniko: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Méniko?

    Tamassos (heritage site, about 16 km), Panagia Tis Asinou (church, about 21 km), Έψηλος (viewpoint, about 3 km), Sotiros Church (church, about 3 km), Lefkovounos (viewpoint, about 3 km), Machairas Monastery (monastery, about 24 km).

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

    216 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 25 museums, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Méniko?

    Akaki Castle, about 4 km by road; Kokkinotrimithia Concentration Camp (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Méniko?

    Sotiros Church, about 3 km by road; Church of Saints Barnabas and Hilarion (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Méniko?

    Güzelyurt Tren İstasyonu Müzesi, about 20 km by road; Archeology and Nature Museum (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Méniko?

    Start in Méniko, visit Lefkovounos, then Sotiros Church, then Panagia Tis Asinou, then Tamassos, then Έψηλος, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Méniko?

    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 Méniko

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