Casale Panayiotis
Troodos, Cyprus
VILLAGE LIFE IN CYPRUS THROUGH A LUXURY SPA RETREAT
Nestled in the Marathasa Valley, on the slopes of Troodos Mountains, Casale Panayiotis is a complex of traditional houses which combine modern luxuries with traditional style. It features a spa center and elegant rooms overlooking the courtyard or the mountains.
A variety of byzantine churches, the monastery of St. John Lampadistis, as well as hiking trails and natural springs can be found within walking distance from Casale Panayiotis. The famous Kykkos Monastery is around 30 minutes’ drive away. It is a 50-minute drive from the city of Nicosia and the city of Limassol.
1. wildlife, biodiversity & natural habitat
2. water & energy
3. climate
4. community, heritage & culture
5. jobs & education
6. decent work
7. inclusivity & opportunities
8. community, heritage & culture
9. investment
10. resilience
11. ethics
12. local sourcing
+host positive actions
1. wildlife, biodiversity & natural habitat;
2. water & energy;
3. climate;
4. waste.
5. jobs & education;
6. decent work;
7. inclusivity & opportunities;
8. community, heritage & culture.
9. investment;
10. resilience;
11. ethics;
12. local sourcing.
- it was not my intention to start a business, it was to revive a village -
John Papadouris spent decades working abroad only to return to his disappearing and neglected village in Cyprus. After raising funds and investing his own money, he’s driving a restoration project to preserve a culture and connection with the past in his mountain village, Kalopanayiotis. The ancient spa village of Kalopanayiotis has for centuries attracted pilgrims, but in more recent history was a community built around agriculture, the land and cottage industries. However, the 20th century experienced a drain as people left their villages to find work in cities and abroad.
