Profitis Elias is part of the village of Sykopetra to the south, and it is new a settlement founded by a couple who fled Palaichori about a hundred years ago. According to the local story, the husband killed a policeman who demanded to sleep with his bride, and fled to Nicosia; being a very fast runner, he reached Nicosia in such a short time after the killing, that people – including the judge – did not believe that he was responsible for the murder. As a result he was acquited and returned to the area where he settled with his bride. Visit Profitis Elias church from where you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area, or stop at Aetofolia (Eagles Nest) restaurant; it provides a spectacular view to the south of the island as far as the Akrotiri Peninsula. Open all year round, Monday to Sunday. Summer hours 8:00 to 20:00. After Profitis Elias you will visit Sykopetra.
Distance:3km. Time: 7 minutes.
Source: Pitsilia Discover the Real Cyprus /Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative