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Expatriates Find Cobbled
Streets and Stone Houses in Ancient and Alluring Anogyra, Cyprus
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| Cyprus, a Mediterranean
island nation that was admitted to the
European Union in 2004, is found off the
coast of Turkey. Until 1960, it was a
British colony, but today it is divided into
two sections, the northern of which, named
the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, is
not recognized by the United States or by
any country other than Turkey. The
southern section, though, has been a British
playground for years and provides a
wonderful mix of relaxation, water sports
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One particularly delightful spot is ancient Anogyra (from 8200
B.C.), an unspoiled
traditional stone-built village that has about 300
residents, a third or so of whom are expatriates. With
its cobbled streets, wonderful family winery and carob trees, it
completely charms and is only one of eight villages in
Cyprus that has kept much of its original architecture. There
are markets, butchers and tavernas, and it is about
seven miles from the coast with its sparkling beaches of
Pissouri and Avdimou. Anogyra is known for its Pasteli,
a traditional sweet, and is home to the Pasteli Museum. The
official languages of Cyprus are Greek and Turkish, but most
Cypriots speak English so getting acclimated is not
impossible.
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real estate is limited and because of that is on the high
side. A completely renovated three bedroom, two bath
stone house built in 1888 is currently for sale for €315,000
($407,000). Outside the village, lovely new villas
with three to four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and clear
views are for sale starting at €266,000
($344,000). Buying property in Cyprus is
rather straight forward, but prospective buyers should
always seek legal advice before purchasing. The village has an altitude of about 1,200 feet above sea
level and so during the hot summer months does not suffer
the humid conditions experienced in the coastal towns.
There are 325 or more days of sunshine each year, but with
beaches just 10 minutes down the road, a cool refreshing dip
in the clear blue Mediterranean is never far
away. Anogyra lies halfway between bustling
Limassol (population 180,000) and coastal Paphos (the
mythical birthplace of Aphrodite) so modern amenities are
also close at hand when needed. Paphos Airport
is just 30 minutes away, as are modern public hospitals and
a private English clinic.
This small village boasts the Association of Expatriots
and Friends of Anogyra, an expatriates organization that was
formed in 1988. It works to promote Anogyra and
welcomes new residents, a plus if considering relocation
here. Cyprus is a safe, welcoming country, and
Anogyra is a gem.
Visit www.anogyra.org
for an overview of the village. Contacting the owners
of the site and inquiring about homes for sale (and perhaps
for lease) may yield some less expensive options than those
found on the Internet.
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