St George's Church and Shrine Caves
Near the shops on the Paphos / Geroskipou border, is a little track that runs below a cliff through some farmland. A sign indicates that there is a church down there, so one day I thought I would investigate. Sure enough, there was a little church, but there was so much more besides...
The Approach To The Church
As you approach the church it looks fairly typical for Cyprus. There is a water source and olive trees, and the only thing slightly out of the ordinary is the proximity to the cliffs and the gated cave opening.
Underwater Grotto
The cave itself is flooded...
A Small Shrine
To the left of the church, there is this small shrine.
Inside The Church
The church itself is very well maintained. However, if I sent you here to view spectacular shrines in caves, and this was what you found, you would have a right to be disappointed. So look around outside...
More Caves Beyond The Church
There are more caves to come. If you walk past the church...