Tenta Archaeological Site

The Neolithic Age settlement of Tenta is situated a short distance from Kalavasos village and dates to 7000 BC. It is one of the most significant Neolithic settlements on the island, and is covered by a characteristic cone-shaped roof, which forms a contemporary architectural intervention in the landscape. According to local tradition, the name of the site goes back to 327 AD when St. Helen – the mother of Constantine the Great – stayed in a tent (‘tenta’) in this location during her visit to the island following the discovery of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem. Region: Larnaka (Larnaca) Address: Kalavasos village, 40km from Larnaka, 2,5km off the Lefkosia (Nicosia) – Lemesos (Limassol) motorway. GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.75254 Lon: 33.30319 Contact No: Tel: +357 24 304 169 Operating Hours: September 16 – April 15, Monday – Friday: 08:30 – 16:00 April 16 – September 15, daily: 09:30 – 17:00 Closed on weekends. Operating Period: All year round. Closed on Public Holidays. Entrance Fee: €2,50 For organised groups consisting of more than 10 persons there is a 20% reduction on the entry fees. The Department of Antiquities can issue special entry cards for all its museums and ancient monuments: One (1) day entry cards – €8,50, three (3) day entry cards – €17,00, seven (7) day entry cards – €25,00. Pensioners €1,25. Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.