{"id":761,"date":"2025-02-17T16:15:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T14:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lyssos.org.cy\/?page_id=761"},"modified":"2025-04-11T12:13:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T09:13:45","slug":"picnic-area","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lyssos.org.cy\/en\/tour\/what-to-see\/picnic-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Picnic Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>St. Mercury Picnic Area<\/p>\n<p>The St. Mercury Picnic Area is located at an altitude of 300 meters, approximately 20 kilometers from Polis Chrysochous and 4 kilometers from the location of Aftoullina, on the road from Lysos to Stavros tis Psokas. Access is possible via a side road on the left, while alternative routes include roads from Argaka and Gialia. The area has a capacity of 500 people and offers facilities for people with mobility problems.<\/p>\n<p>The picnic area is ideal for picnics, surrounded by lush vegetation and running waters, creating a magical environment for relaxation and recreation.<\/p>\n<p>Near the picnic area is the chapel of St. Mercury, which is a spiritual refuge for many believers. 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