Geographical Locations : Cyprus : Lefkosia (District) Kakopetria In the geographic department of Solia, of the Nicosia district, some 55 km from the capital, lies the beautiful, cool Kakopetria. Built on the east bank of the river Karkotis, at 660 m above sea level, Kakopetria is one of the most beautiful mountain resorts of the island. The village stretches across the Karkotis valley, with the most recent part of the village on the right and the old settlement to the left. The old Kakopetria, which has been declared a historical and archaeological monument, concentrates most of the interest with its imposing traditional Cypriot architecture, the two-storey houses with their wooden balconies and the narrow stone-paved alleys, a true pleasure to walk in. The area is also strewn with a great number of sites of interest, such as the restored old flour mill, the Byzantine church of Agios Nikolas tis Stegis (St Nicholas of the Roof) and the Church of the Theotokos of the 16th century. There are various assumptions about the village name, the most probable of which is that it derives from the fact that it has steep and craggy rocks (Kakopetria literally means "bad rock"). Because of its abundance in water, the surrounding area is very fertile in fruit-bearing trees, vegetables, vines and especially apple trees, the quality of which is renowned. The visitor of Kakopetria is bound to experience such great moments as will remain impressed within his heart for ever. This location is under Lefkosia (District)