1. Name: The Kalogirou Candle factory. The Kalogirou family have been making traditional candles in this area since 1927.
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3. Nearest Town/Village: Agia Marinouda.
4. Region of Cyprus: Paphos.
5. Distance from Paphos: From Debenham roundabout approx 5Km.
6. Driving time: Approx 8 minutes.
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8. Description of attraction: Only the highest quality, crafted candles are produced here at very reasonable prices. There is a large selection of candles in all shapes and sizes from pillars to tea-lights, scented or unscented, plain or hand painted. Weddings, Christmas and Easter candles are a speciality.
The church candles are still made here in the traditional way using the best quality beeswax. Through a large glass partition you can view and observe the candles being made in the factory. There are two showrooms so allow time to browse. Open during normal shop hours. Telephone No 99539951/99624951.
9. Link to another website: http://www.kalogiroucandles.com
10. Additional information:
a) Toilet facilities are available inside the factory.
b) Plenty of parking spaces.
c) Refreshments available in Geroskipou.
d) Not suitable for wheelchairs due to steps leading to the door.
e) The close proximity of the factory to Geroskipou can be followed on from your visit there.
11. Directions to location: Pass through Geroskipou on the airport road and you will see a Petrolina garage on the left, take the left road immediately after the garage and follow the road sign for Agia Marinouda. Pass through the small village into open country side and you will see the factory on a hill to your left, follow the road around to the car park.