# Holy Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats, Cyprus: what it is and when to go

> Holy Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats is a Greek monastery in Cyprus (Μοναστήρι Αγίου Νικολάου των Γατών) (Limassol). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42. 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/monasterio-de-san-nicolas-de-los-gatos/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Greek monastery in Cyprus · Temples
- **Local name:** Μοναστήρι Αγίου Νικολάου των Γατών
- **Where:** Cyprus · Akrotiri
- **Best time:** March to June and September to November.
- **Nearest airport:** PFO Paphos, 48 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Mo-Su 07:00-12:00,14:00-17:00
- **Price:** Gratis
- **Website:** [visitcyprus.com](https://www.visitcyprus.com/discover-cyprus/culture/sites-and-monuments/agios-nikolaos-ton-gaton-convent-st-nicholas-of-the-cats-convent/)
- **Coordinates:** 34.59952, 32.98689

## What it is and where

Holy Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats is a Greek monastery in Cyprus (Μοναστήρι Αγίου Νικολάου των Γατών) (Limassol). 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 [Limassol](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/limasol/), where this site lists 47 more places to see, 9.5 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 34.59952, 32.98689; the nearest main airport is Paphos International Airport (PFO, Paphos), 48 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cyprus (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=34.599524%2C32.986895)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.599524%2C32.986895)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/espiritual/) places in Cyprus. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Holy Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats is **March to June and September to November**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 55 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 45 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 44 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 53 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 49 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 18 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 06 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 18 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 12 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 06 |
| November | Best time | 10 h 09 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 42 |

In June there are 14 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42. 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the British plug: an adapter is essential); emergencies: 112 · 199.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Lady's Mile Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/lady-s-mile-beach/): Beach in the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Cyprus · 3.2 km
- [Aetokremnos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/aetokremnos/): Archaeological site in Cyprus · 3.2 km
- [WSBA BSAC diving Club](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/wsba-bsac-diving-club/): Dive site · 4.5 km
- [Fasouri Watermania](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/fasouri-water-park/): Water park in Cyprus · 6.0 km
- [Cyprus Historic and Classic Motor Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/cyprus-historic-classic-motor-museum/): Museum of Cyprus · 7.4 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Cyprus guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/).

## More in Cyprus: Temples

- [Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/lala-mustafa-pasha-mosque-st-nicholas-s-cathedral/): mosque in Northern Cyprus, former catholic cathedral
- [Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/mezquita-de-selim/): Gothic-style mosque in Northern Cyprus
- [Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/agios-lazaros-church/): orthodox church in Larnaca, Cyprus
- [Kykkos Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/monasterio-de-kikkos/): monastery in Cyprus
- [Apostolos Andreas Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/apostolos-andreas/): holy building in Northern Cyprus
- [Haydar Pasha Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/church-of-st-katerina-14-c/): Church

Every Cyprus place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Holy Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats?

It is a Greek monastery in Cyprus (Μοναστήρι Αγίου Νικολάου των Γατών in the local language). 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 Holy Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats?

March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42.

### How do you get to Holy Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats?

The nearest main airport is Paphos International Airport (PFO), 48 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.599524%2C32.986895) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Cyprus is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#moverse).

### 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 [Lady's Mile Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/lady-s-mile-beach/), [Aetokremnos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/aetokremnos/), [WSBA BSAC diving Club](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/wsba-bsac-diving-club/). The rest is in [the Cyprus guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/182913004), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97119661), CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).