Troodos

Monastery and museum · Troodos

Kykkos Monastery

The island’s best-known monastery, high in western Troodos, with a rich museum of icons.

Why go. Mosaics, painted interiors and a forest setting. The museum is one of the best collections of religious art on the island.

The catch. A long, winding drive from any coast. It is a working monastery, so dress with shoulders and knees covered.

Local tip. Combine with a village lunch on the way back; do not try to do Kykkos and the Akamas in one day.

Museum entry

€5.00

Museum hours (Nov – May)

Daily 10:00 – 16:00

Museum hours (Jun – Oct)

Daily 10:00 – 18:00

Museum closed

Public holidays

Sources: Visit Cyprus: Museum of Kykkos Monastery, checked 2026-11-09. They can change without notice.

Village · Troodos

Omodos and the wine villages

A cobbled wine village on the southern slopes of Troodos, with a central monastery square.

Why go. The easiest taste of mountain village life from Limassol or Paphos, with local wine and sweets.

The catch. Busy with coach tours at midday and many shops sell the same souvenirs. You need a car.

Local tip. Come late afternoon when the coaches have left and stay for dinner.

Entry

Free