Paphos People

The Paphos and District Information Site

It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:01 pm



All times are UTC + 2 hours [ DST ]


 



Post new topic This topic is locked, you cannot edit posts or make further replies.  [ 1 post ] 
Author Message
PostPosted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:01 am 
Offline
Forum Specialist

Joined: Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:32 pm
Posts: 2319
Location: CHESHIRE/CHLORAKA
1. Name: Colonel George Grivas was the EOKA leader for the liberation of Cyprus during 1955 - 1959.

2. Photo of Attraction:
Image

3. Nearest Town/Village: Chloraka.

4. Region of Cyprus: Paphos.

5. Distance from Paphos: From Begonia crossroads approx 6Km.

6. Driving time: Depending on traffic approx 10mins.

7. Google earth:

8. Description of attraction: The Monument of Memory and Honour was constructed on the shoreline in Chloraka as a Memorial to George Grivas, who fought for the liberation and Independence of Cyprus during 1955-1959. In those days the shoreline of Chloraka was deserted and an ideal site for the secret arrival of the Leader with his first shipment of arms. The boat he arrived on named the Saint George is now housed in a museum very close to the monument. The history and photographs of this period are displayed on the walls.
Cyprus was granted independence from British rule in 1960.

9. Links to another website: N/A but the internet has extensive information for anyone interested in finding out more.

10. Additional information:
a) The museum is open everyday and admission is free.
b) Wide steps leading down to museum may not be suitable for all wheelchairs.
c) The monument is situated in a lovely cove with a small sandy beach.
d) Refreshments available nearby.
e) Plenty of parking space on the road.

11. Directions to location: From the traffic lights at Begonia Garden Centre, head along the Tombs of the Kings road towards Coral Bay for approximately 6 km. At St Georges traffic lights turn left towards St Georges Hotel. Follow the road around to the left of St Georges Church, the Museum is located towards the beach and down a stepped ramp between St Georges Gardens hotel and St Georges Hotel. look out for signs for Wednesday market and you'll not be far away.

_________________
ALWAYS MOVE FORWARD


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic This topic is locked, you cannot edit posts or make further replies.  [ 1 post ] 
Paphos people botton - viewtopic_body


All times are UTC + 2 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  

Kapnos Airport Shuttle



Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group