Explore Seasonal Magic of Christmas Villages in Cyprus

Jingle all the way to the Cyprus Christmas Villages!

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism invites you to discover eight beautiful traditional villages and towns of Cyprus, which in turn will wow you with an array of authentic Christmas experiences to participate in and where you will make memories to last a lifetime! Agros, Deryneia, Fikardou, Kakopetria, Kalopanagiotis, Kyperounta, Lefkara and Statos-Agios Fotios  put on their finest festive attire to spread the Christmas spirit, impressing locals, visitors, young and old alike.

Cultural events, stands with local products and handicrafts, gastronomy and crafting workshops, organized activities in nature, guided village tours, local restaurants and hotels with delicious holiday menus and many other surprises await to be discovered for a unique Cypriot Christmas experience.

The Christmas Villages will be operating from November 22, 2025 until January 6, 2026 (inclusive) as follows:

Saturday – Sunday and Public Holidays, and daily from 22 December 2025 – 6 January 2026.

1. Agros 

Located in the Troodos Mountain range, in Pitsilia region of Lemesos (Limassol) district, Agros sits at an altitude of 1.100 metres. The village is famous for its cultivation of roses, along with its production of cured meats (sausages, ‘Lountza’ and ‘Hiromeri’), homemade marmalades and sweets. Visitors can see these traditional practises at the local workshops where rose oil distillation, sweet making and meat processing take place. 

2. Deryneia 

Located in the Ammochostos (Famagusta) district, the small town of Deryneia – originally known as ‘Yerinia’ – has a rich, ancient past and is likely to have been where settlers to the island arrived after the Trojan War. The village’s sights of interest include a Folk Art Museum and Open Air Museum for Traditional Professions, and the Cultural Center of Occupied Ammochostos. The village also has several significant churches, including the 15th century church of Agia Marina, the Byzantine church of Panagia (with its preserved 17th century icons), and the small Medieval church of Agios Georgios. An important religious festival is held to honor Agios Modestos annually on December 16 (Feast of Saint Modestos), where visitors are welcome to join in the traditional festivities, which include stalls, entertainment and local food and drink.

3. Fikardou 

Located in the Lefkosia (Nicosia) district, Fikardou village sits at an altitude of 900 metres on the south-eastern slope of Troodos, in the region of Pitsilia. This secluded and idyllic village, now almost deserted, has been declared an Ancient Monument in 1978 by the department of antiquities, and won the Europa Nostra award in 1987. The village was carefully restored to preserve the 18th century houses with their remarkable woodwork and folk architecture and vehicles are not allowed to enter. Two of these – the House of Katsinioros, and the House of Achilleas Dimitris – are now owned by the Department of Antiquities, and have been turned into museums, exhibiting rural items and depicting rural life in years past.

4. Kakopetria

Kakopetria is located at an altitude of 670 metres south-west from Lefkosia (Nicosia), the capital of Cyprus. It is a fairly large community with 1300 permanent residents and it is built on the foothills of the Troodos Mountains. Kakopetria is renowned for the painted churches located in close proximity to the village and are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List: Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis (St. Nicolas of the Roof) and Panagia Podythou (at the outskirts of the neighboring village of Galata). They are definitely worth a visit.

5. Kalopanagiotis

The village of Kalopanagiotis is located in the Marathasa valley, in the Troodos mountain range. Kalopanagiotis is one of the most beautiful mountain resorts of the island, with thermal springs, traditional architecture and panoramic views of the Marathasa valley. It is ideal for agrotourism since it is located in a peaceful natural landscape. The Monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. It houses three Byzantine churches, which have exceptionally well-preserved frescoes, dating from the 9th to the 15th century. Other interesting tourist sights are the Venetian bridge and the Kykkos watermill, an imposing building with characteristic architecture of the pre-industrial period. 

6.  Kyperounta 

Located in the Troodos mountain range, in the Pitsilia region of Lemesos (Limassol) district, the village of Kyperounta sits at an altitude of approximately 1.300 metres. Kyperounta was established during Byzantine times and takes its name from the weed ‘kypros’ or ‘kyperi’, which grows abundantly in the area. The special microclimate of the area prompted the English in the 1930s to build a sanatorium in the village for patients with tuberculosis patients, which today serves as the Troodos Hospital. Other interesting places to visit are the Kyperounda Winery and the Adventure Mountain Park, whilst there are also two lovely nature trails to hike; ‘Doksa soi o Theos’, and ‘Teisia tis Madaris. In the community there is a hotel and agrotourism accommodation for visitors as well as several places to have a meal.

7. Lefkara 

Located in the Larnaka (Larnaca) region, the mountainous village of Lefkara is split into Pano Lefkara and Kato Lefkara (higher and lower Lefkara), and is world-renowned for its traditional handicrafts of lace embroidery and filigree silver. The crafts of lace and silver have been practiced in the village since Venetian times, and visitors can learn all about them, and watch the lace and silver being made at the Lefkara Handicraft Centre, the Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Silversmithing, and various workshops. Legend has it that the famous painter, Leonardo da Vinci himself visited the village in 1481 and bought a lace altar cloth, which he donated to Milan cathedral. Among its interesting sites are the Folklore Museum, the old fountain and the old olive mill. The village also has beautiful and ancient chapels, including the church of Timios Stavros. 

8. Statos - Agios Fotios

Statos-Agios Fotios is a picturesque, welcoming community nestled in a beautiful natural environment of the Pafos Mountains. It produces apples, grapes, pears, peaches, cherries, raisins, walnuts and almonds as well as wine of excellent quality from the locally grown vineyards. If you happen to be in the area enjoy the tranquil nature of the village and pay a visit to the nearby Monastery of Chrysorrogiatissa (Our Lady of the Golden Pomegranate).

Source: Visit Cyprus 2025 https://www.visitcyprus.com/christmas-villages/ 

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