The small but very picturesque community of Apesia lies on the south side of the Troodos mountain range, approximately 480m above sea level, and is protected in a valley between the rivers “Garillis” and “Limnatis”. It is semi mountainous area with annual ranfall of app 575 ml. Apesia poduces a small quanity of cereals, olives, almonds, there are, also a few dispersed vineyards on he north sides of the mountains that surround the village, but carobs are cultivated and grow side by side with the cerals. Due to the fact that the land in the area are rocky and chalky wide scale cultivation is not possible. Also live – stock – raising is low there is only a limited number of live – stock on an organized basis. The village is built on the mountain side with deep ravines that are fomed by the mountains of the Troodos range and is, on both sides, connected to Limassol by a winding uphill road that runs though the plain to the town. The 1881 cnsus showed 100 residentd compared to the 400 of a more recent census. The area surrounding the community is rich in archaelogical finds – due to the fact that it was inhabited from the Neolithic times through to the Hellenistic and Roman periods. These periods together with Byzantium, the Frankish and Venetian occupation have al left distinctive cultural traditions and customs that have been preserved to date. The village name is derived from a corresponding village in Asia Minor probably through the migration and movement of the popular of these areas. The uniqueness of this well preserved environment that has had no destructive interference by humans and the easy connection with Limassol, situated near by, has attracted many foreigners that reside now permanently in the community. The dry climate with no humidity during the summer months, in contrast to the high temperatures and humidity of Limassol makes the area ideal for anyone that wishes to reside there provided they quieter side of life.
