What makes Ineia unique
Authentic experiences and attractions
Architecture and Religious Heritage
The character of Ineia through its chapels and architecture
Culture, Tradition and Museums of Ineia
Tracing the natural and cultural heritage of Ineia
Ineia through time
A long and living history
From the Neolithic Age to the Knights of the Middle Ages, Ineia preserves its historical identity alive. With stone-built houses, picturesque alleys and stories passed down from generation to generation, at an altitude every corner is a living testimony of the past.
A Dominant Position on the Laona Plateau
Where the land is sculpted by time
Built at an altitude of 620m, overlooking Lara beach and the Akamas peninsula, the visitor to Ineia will feel the magical attraction of the plateau and the gentle sea breeze in the same space. He can stroll through the stone paved alleys of the village, among lush vineyards, orchards and woodland, and enjoy hiking or cycling across the wider Akamas area.
Explore Ineia
Navigate the interactive map and discover the attractions of Ineia
From chapels to unique landforms and panoramic routes, each stop is an opportunity to connect with the area’s history and natural beauty.
Discover Ineia’s points of interest through an interactive map, designed to guide you in your exploration.
Agia Marina Church
The chapel of Agia Marina is a medieval building dating to around the 16th century and has been restored.
Turtle Museum
The Innia-Lara Turtle Museum has been operating since 2023 and is housed in a specially designed building. It is the first specialized space in Cyprus, dedicated exclusively to the sea turtle created through scientific research and professional museological design.
Turtle Education Center
The Turtle Education Center of Ineia has been operating since 2023 as an environmental education center, offering specially designed educational programmes and digital leraning for students of all ages. The Center provides a variety of thematic content with the aim of cultivating environmental awareness.
Amphitheatre
The open-air Amphitheatre in the center of the village hosts various events held in the village, mainly during the summer months, such as festivals, concerts, theaters, lectures and more.
Church of Archangelos Michail
The chapel of Archangelos Michail in the center of the village was built in 1950 on the site of an older chapel, dedicated to Archangelos Michail. Its construction is a donation of Mr. Charalambos S. Koutis, who originates from Ineia.
Starting point of the thematic route “Aphrodite”
The starting point of the route is the Information Center, opposite the chapel of Archangelos Michail. A contemporary and simple architectural building, that integrates the visitor into the landscape and silently guides him on the route to follow. Information, maps and audiovisual material guide the visitor, cultivating knowledge and impatience for the experience that follows.
Church of Panagia Chryseleousa
The holy church of Panagia Chryseleousa is the main church of the community, built in 1883.
Basket Weaving Museum
The Basket weaving Museum is located in the center of the village. It houses exhibits of folk art and masterful colorful designs, such as baskets, and woven items of various sizes and functional uses.
Chapels of Agios Iakovos and Agios
Agapios
The English author Gunnis, in his book "Historic Cyprus" (1936), refers to the medieval church of Agios Iakovos, with remnants of frescoes, located outside the village, with the attached chapel of Agios Agapios. Today, the inhabitants of the village refer to the same chapel as the chapel of Agios Agapios and Jesus Christ, a name used for decades. It is the only chapel in Cyprus dating to the 12th century, with the two sanctuaries positioned side by side and with visible remains of frescoes.
Esso Pigi
The stone-built fountain “Esso Pigi” with its three arches impresses with its beautiful architecture. Around it, an outdoor area has been created with local stone that hosts various community events. The fountain, once provided water to the villagers and their livestock (horses and oxen), while the old wash area has been preserved and the surrounding site revitalized. This was the gathering place for the women who washed their clothes using “alousiva” (lye made from ash), drying them on the dry stone terraces and carrying them home along with the jars of water.
News and Events
Opening of the Aphrodite Information Center in Ineia
A New Era Begins at the Innia–Lara Turtle Museum and Education Center
European Recognition for the “Aphrodite” Thematic Route in the Community of Ineia
