The village of Pera Pedi can be found in the Limassol district just 4km south-east of the village Pano Platres. Pera Pedi is at an altitude of 770 meters and is built upon a very wide and level land but is also surrounded by mountains ranges.
The name of village originally derived from the actual land being ‘pedion’, which means flat and level. Although it’s located in the mountains where it shouldn’t have been level which takes us to the name Pera. Pera meaning across. So, across the mountains to the level area; Pera Pedi. Historically speaking the village was in existence before the period of the Frankish rule. It dates back to the 16th century where there is reference to Saint Mavri living here. It was said that Saint Mavri and her husband came from Pera Pedi.
When visiting you will see many vineyards, apple tree orchards, pear tree orchards and other types of trees too. Since Pera Pedi was one of the first villages to have produced apples, it’s now well-known for its apples. The Krios River goes through the village and there is around 800mm of annual rainfall. The population is currently 66. Nature around the village is amazing, you can find the Pera Pedi Dam, the Pera Pedi Park for kids and also a nature trails for hikes.
Pera Pedi Dam is found just 2km north of the village and is actually built over the Krios River. It was built in 1954-1955 and was built to help irrigate 14.7 hectares of land. The Dam also has attracted many aquatic bird species and fish. A cycle trail also passes by the Dam and many bird watches visit to see and photograph the birds.
