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Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates
A tranquil ancient sanctuary to Apollo of the Woodlands, with reconstructed temple columns.
Typical duration
45 min
Price
€2.50 (≈ $2.7)
From port
21 km / 13 mi
Transfer time
28 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
🕐 Best time to visit
Morning; pairs with Kourion
A short way west of Kourion lies the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates - Apollo 'of the woodlands' - one of the principal religious sites of ancient Cyprus, in use for a thousand years. Set among trees, it preserves a partly reconstructed temple with standing columns, the priests' quarters, a palaestra and the remains of pilgrim halls and baths. Quieter and more atmospheric than Kourion itself, it is a rewarding add-on for anyone touring the western sites, with a modest entry fee.
Getting there from the port
A couple of kilometres west of Kourion; taxi, hire car or tour.