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Nestled in the hills near the villages of Vavla and Kato Drys, the Agios Minas Convent is a serene sanctuary dating back to the 15th century. Surrounded by olive and citrus groves, this peaceful monastery has a long history of devotion, decline, and revival, offering visitors a glimpse into Cyprus’s spiritual heritage. The convent’s architecture combines Byzantine and Gothic styles, with pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and a central church adorned with 18th-century frescoes of Saint George and Saint Minas. Today, the nuns maintain traditions of icon painting and produce handmade preserves and herbal goods, which reflect the blend of faith and local culture. For travelers in the Lefkara region, Agios Minas is more than a religious site — it is a place of reflection and calm. Modest dress is required, but those who visit are rewarded with tranquil courtyards, centuries-old art, and the warm hospitality of the sisterhood.

High on the slopes of the Maheras Mountains, among the pine forests, about 40 km southwest of Nicosia, is the quiet Monastery of the Virgin Mary of Maheras. Founded at the end of the 12th century on the site where the miraculous icon attributed to the Apostle Luke was found, the institution got its name from the Greek word machairi ("knife"), a symbol of the divine power that opened the shrine. Over the centuries, the monastery developed as a royal, Stavropol monastery, which had a special status and patronage. Its elegant Byzantine architecture with its red tiled roof, domed temple, monks' cells, arcades and cozy courtyard gives a feeling of peace and reverence. Despite the fires and restorations, the carved iconostasis and the especially revered icon still occupy a central place.

Not far from Larnaca, among olive trees and quiet hills, the monastery of St. Thekla lurks — a place where people go not only for peace, but also for miracles. Saint Thekla is considered the first female martyr of Christianity and a disciple of the Apostle Paul. There are many legends associated with her name, but the most famous is about the miraculous power of the local mud, which is collected near the monastery.