Neolithic settlement
Circular house foundations on the hillside
The plan becomes clearer when you stop at each interpreted cluster.
Choirokoitia, Cyprus
Ideal: 1 dayBest: Apr–Jun, Sep–OctPrice: Moderate
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Choirokoitia in 60 seconds
Choirokoitia is one of the eastern Mediterranean's important prehistoric settlements and one of Cyprus's three inscribed UNESCO properties. Stone foundations trace a community of circular houses on a hillside above the Maroni River, while reconstructed dwellings help make the scale legible. The site is exposed and compact; bring water, read the interpretation and pair it with Lefkara or the Larnaca hinterland rather than expecting a full-day archaeological park.
Best for
- UNESCO
- Archaeology
- Prehistory
Known for
- Neolithic settlement
- Reconstructed dwellings
- Maroni River loop
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You need standing monuments; most of the evidence here survives as low foundations.
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Must experience
The things that would make the trip incomplete without them.
Reconstructed dwellings
Full-scale models of prehistoric houses
Use these to imagine the excavated foundations as lived-in spaces.
Maroni River loop
River bend below the ancient site
The terrain explains why this hill was a defensible place to settle.
Beyond the obvious
Hidden gems
Less obvious, rarely queued for, and usually the part people remember.
Tenta archaeological site
Another Neolithic site in the Larnaca district
A worthwhile second stop for travellers focused on early Cypriot history.
Choirokoitia village
Small present-day village near the excavations
The modest lanes are a reminder that this landscape is still inhabited.