A small but very picturesque village of Kakopetria is located in the capital district, 55 kilometers southwest of Nicosia. It is located almost at the foot of the Troodos mountains at an altitude of 667 metres above sea level and is considered the "high" settlement in the Solea valley. The village is surrounded by dense forest and stands on the shores of two rivers - Cargotec and Garilli.

In total, the village has a population of about 1200 permanent residents, in addition, many wealthy Cypriots have there property and conduct in Kakopetria all summer.

The first mention of the village appeared in the middle Ages, however, this area was inhabited even earlier - in VI-VII centuries, as confirmed by excavations carried out in 1938. It was then discovered the sanctuary, which, most likely, was created in honor of the goddess Athena. In addition, there was found a large amount of clay, bronze and iron products, mostly statues that depicted Athena, Hercules and other characters of Greek mythology.

Kakopetria due to its mild climate, cozy narrow streets, friendly atmosphere and the beauty of nature has gained much popularity among tourists. In addition the village has several attractions that are worth to see – churches, museums, monuments to prominent local residents. So when you visit Kakopetria should definitely visit the Museum "LINOS", the exhibition which is devoted to "national" products – wine, bread and olive oil. Also a special place in the history of the village is the Church of St. Nicholas, which was once part of a monastic complex built in the XI century.