Limassol wine country · Limassol district
Arsos Άρσος
Six medieval fountains, centuries of winemaking and a September grape feast
Arsos has made wine since ancient times and was the region’s market town under the Ottomans. Walk the Six Fountains trail, visit the folk museum and taste at the village winery.
Why visit Arsos
- The Six Fountains nature trail linking medieval fountains along the river
- A long winemaking history and a village winery
- Grape Feast at the end of September, saint’s fair on 14 November
Limassol wine country, Limassol district
850 metres
Limassol, about 31 km as the crow flies
Late September for the Grape Feast; spring for the fountains trail.
Local wine, Grape juice sweets, Zivania
A few buses a day
About the village Arsos
Arsos sits at 850 metres on the slopes of the Laona mountain, on the border of the Limassol and Paphos districts. Its name may come from a sacred grove (alsos) of Aphrodite, or from a town founded by Ptolemy Philadelphos in honour of Arsinoe.
Ottoman records of 1572 show Arsos was already the largest village of its area, with a weekly market and a long winemaking tradition. When wine was banned, it became the region’s biggest producer of grape juice. Today it is a peaceful agrotourism village surrounded by vines.
Arsos in pictures
Things to do in Arsos
Six Fountains trail
A nature trail that joins six medieval fountains along the river below the village.
Folk Art Museum
Household objects and tools from village life in the past.
Church of Apostle Philip
The patron saint’s church, first built in the 13th century and rebuilt in the 19th, with the small church of Agia Mariamni beside it.
Village winery
Taste the wines Arsos has been known for since antiquity.
Festivals and events in Arsos
- September
Grape Feast
End of September
Locals make traditional grape-must sweets such as palouzes and soutzoukos in front of visitors and hand out samples, with wine tasting and folk music and dance.
- November
Feast of Apostle Philip
14 November
A religious fair with traditional stalls in honour of the village’s patron saint.
Festival dates move from year to year. Confirm with the community council or Visit Cyprus before you travel.
Getting to Arsos
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 8 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Limassol Buses (EMEL): line 40A
Rural services are often timed for school and work, so check the return times before you set off.
Check the bus from your hotelDirections to Arsos (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Car, taxi or tour
Village roads are narrow and winding, but a hire car or taxi lets you combine several villages in a day. Day tours to the Troodos and wine villages leave from the main resorts.
Villages near Arsos
Vasa Koilaniou2 km away · A tiny wine village with a Zivania museum and a mid-September Grape Fest
Omodos4 km away · A grand cobbled square, the Holy Cross monastery and wineries on every lane
Vouni6 km away · A stone wine village of museums, old fountains and quiet lanes
Pachna7 km away · Once the biggest grape-growing village in CyprusKeep exploring
Arsos: questions
Why visit Arsos?
The Six Fountains nature trail linking medieval fountains along the river. A long winemaking history and a village winery. Grape Feast at the end of September, saint’s fair on 14 November.
What is there to do in Arsos?
Six Fountains trail: A nature trail that joins six medieval fountains along the river below the village. Folk Art Museum: Household objects and tools from village life in the past. Church of Apostle Philip: The patron saint’s church, first built in the 13th century and rebuilt in the 19th, with the small church of Agia Mariamni beside it. Village winery: Taste the wines Arsos has been known for since antiquity.
When is the festival in Arsos?
Grape Feast: End of September. Feast of Apostle Philip: 14 November.
Can you get to Arsos by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Limassol Buses (EMEL) 40A. Check the timetable before you travel.
Sources
Information checked on 2026-10-10. Bus lines come from the official Motion GTFS timetables. Opening hours and festival dates change, so confirm before you go.
Visit Cyprus: Arsos village ↗Wikipedia: Arsos ↗