Place to visit
Church of Profitis Ilias, Cyprus: what it is and when to go
Church of Profitis Ilias is a place of interest (Church of Profitis Elias) in Cyprus (Gazimağusa). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Place of interest · Temples
- Local name
- Church of Profitis Elias
- Where
- Cyprus · Agiou Elia
- Best time
- March to June and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- LCA Larnaca, 41 km as the crow flies
- Website
- cyprusisland.net
- Coordinates
- 35.01849, 34.04118
What it is and where
Church of Profitis Ilias is a place of interest (Church of Profitis Elias) in Cyprus (Gazimağusa). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Gazimağusa, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.01849, 34.04118; the nearest main airport is Larnaca International Airport (LCA, Larnaca), 41 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cyprus (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Cyprus. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Church of Profitis Ilias is March to June and September to November.
- JanPossible9:53
- FebPossible10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:50
- JunBest time14:21
- JulPossible14:08
- AugPossible13:19
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovBest time10:07
- DecPossible9:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Cyprus in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Cyprus
To enter Cyprus there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Cyprus checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the British plug: an adapter is essential); emergencies: 112 · 199.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Trans DiversDive site199 m
- Easy Divers CyprusDive site456 m
- I Dive CyprusDive site917 m
- Anastasia Aquamania Protaras WaterparkWith kids1.0 km
- Carolina AlotusGallery1.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Cyprus guide.
More in Cyprus: Temples
- Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque: mosque in Northern Cyprus, former catholic cathedral
- Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia: Gothic-style mosque in Northern Cyprus
- Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca: orthodox church in Larnaca, Cyprus
- Kykkos Monastery: monastery in Cyprus
- Apostolos Andreas Monastery: holy building in Northern Cyprus
- Haydar Pasha Mosque: Church
Every Cyprus place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Church of Profitis Ilias?
It is a place of interest (Church of Profitis Elias in the local language) in Cyprus. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Church of Profitis Ilias?
March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39.
How do you get to Church of Profitis Ilias?
The nearest main airport is Larnaca International Airport (LCA), 41 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Cyprus is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Cyprus map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Trans Divers, Easy Divers Cyprus, I Dive Cyprus. The rest is in the Cyprus guide.
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