Omodos
Όμοδος
The most famous wine village on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains. Stone-paved lanes wind around the Holy Cross Monastery, where you can taste wine and buy lace and bread.
Omodos lies about 40 km northwest of Limassol and is the most popular stop on the “wine villages” route. Its centre is a large square and the Monastery of the Holy Cross, which houses a relic said to be the Crown of Thorns. The stone lanes around it are lined with wineries, lace shops, and traditional bakeries. Visitors can see the Linos, a medieval wine press. Try local Xynisteri white wine and Commandaria, a sweet dessert wine. It is about 40 minutes by car, and it can be combined with a trip to the Troodos Mountains.
Opening hours
All day; monastery approx. 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Millomeris Waterfall
- Platres
- Caledonia Waterfalls
- Mount Olympus (Troodos)
- Lania
- Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates
- Pissouri Bay
- Kolossi Castle