| Ayios Mamas Άγιος Μάμας |
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| Agios Mamas village | |
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Ayios Mamas
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| Country | Cyprus |
| District | Limassol |
| Elevation | 590 m (1,936 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 105 |
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Ayios Mamas (Greek: Άγιος Μάμας) is a small village in the Limassol region of Cyprus. It is located on the southern slopes of the Troodos mountain range in the area famous for its Commandaria wine.
The village is built in an amphitheatric layout under Mount Zalaka. It is named after Saint Mamas, a 3rd century Christian martyr and the main village church, built on top of the hill above the main settlement, is dedicated to the saint. A second small church on the southern outskirts of the village is dedicated to Saint Paraskevi and its interior is covered with wall paintings. The village also has a cultural centre with a small library next to the church and a shop with a post office and a bank in the centre of the village.[2]
Local inhabitants are mainly involved in viticulture as well as a growing olives, almonds and other fruit trees.