Nicosia District district, Cyprus

Places to visit near Péra

Péra is a town in Nicosia District district, Cyprus, home to about 1,060 people. Within 50 km by road there are 227 places to visit — 64 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 27 museums and 24 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Tamassos (1 km), Macheiras National Forest Park (14 km) and Machairas Monastery (15 km).

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Péra at a glance

Location
Nicosia District district, Cyprus
Population
about 1,060
Coordinates
35.0335° N, 33.2541° E
Places within 50 km
227 (69 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 Péra

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Forts & heritage near Péra

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Péra. The closest is Tamassos (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Péra

58 churches within 100 km of Péra. The closest is Panagia Chrysospiliotissa Church (9 km); the best-known is Machairas Monastery (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Péra

28 museums within 100 km of Péra. The closest is Local Archaeological Museum of Ancient Idalion (19 km); the best-known is A.G Leventis Gallery (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Péra

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Péra. The closest is Perátis (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Péra

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Péra. The closest is Tamasos Dam (2 km); the best-known is Τεχνητή Λίμνη Λευκάρων (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Péra

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Péra. The closest is Bairaktar Mosque (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Péra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Péra
  2. 1 km Tamassos · heritage site, Nicosia District
  3. 14 km Machairas Monastery · monastery, Nicosia District
  4. 5 km Macheiras National Forest Park · nature spot, Nicosia District
  5. 8 km Τεχνητή Λίμνη Λευκάρων · lake, Larnaca District
  6. 23 km Idalion · heritage site, Nicosia District
  7. 19 km Back to Péra

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Péra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6479Tamassos (1 km)
    Churches5058Panagia Chrysospiliotissa Church (9 km)
    Museums2728Local Archaeological Museum of Ancient Idalion (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2427Perátis (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1719Tamasos Dam (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1617Bairaktar Mosque (23 km)
    Other attractions1315Fikardou (14 km)
    Beaches & coast27Governor's Beach (45 km)
    Parks35Nicosia Municipal Gardens (22 km)
    Waterfalls45Kalidonia Waterfalls-Platres (13 km)
    Treks23Fikardou Lazanias Machairas Trail (14 km)
    Buddhist sites23Stavrovouni Monastery (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Macheiras National Forest Park (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Cyprus (24 km)
    Caves11Οινοποιείο Σπηλιών (35 km)

    Péra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Péra?

    Tamassos (heritage site, about 1 km), Macheiras National Forest Park (nature spot, about 14 km), Machairas Monastery (monastery, about 15 km), Idalion (heritage site, about 19 km), Τεχνητή Λίμνη Λευκάρων (lake, about 19 km), Sourp Asdvadzadzin (church, about 21 km).

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

    227 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 27 museums, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Péra?

    Tamassos, about 1 km by road; Helidonia (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Péra?

    Panagia Chrysospiliotissa Church, about 9 km by road; Ayia Varvara (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Péra?

    Local Archaeological Museum of Ancient Idalion, about 19 km by road; Cyprus Police Museum (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Péra?

    Start in Péra, visit Tamassos, then Machairas Monastery, then Macheiras National Forest Park, then Τεχνητή Λίμνη Λευκάρων, then Idalion, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Péra?

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

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