Pitsilia · Nicosia district
Askas Ασκάς
Towering stone walls and hand-baked roof tiles under Mount Papoutsa
Askas is a steep Pitsilia village of narrow alleys, high stone walls and hand-made roof tiles, with rivers and deep valleys all around.
Why visit Askas
- Some of the most dramatic stone architecture in Pitsilia
- Traditional guesthouses in total quiet
- Zivania made in the village
Pitsilia, Nicosia district
900 metres
Limassol, about 28 km as the crow flies
Spring and autumn.
Zivania, Hazelnuts and walnuts
A few buses a day
About the village Askas
Askas sits at the foot of Mount Papoutsa above the Askas river. Its houses were built entirely of local stone, clay and mountain pine, with roof tiles kneaded and baked locally. A date of 1381 found on a door shows it existed in the Frankish era.
The name may come from the landowner Manolis Askas, recorded in 1462. The village makes wine and zivania and grows hazelnuts, walnuts and fruit.
Askas in pictures
Things to do in Askas
Medieval church of St John the Baptist
A 16th-century church in the village.
Holy Cross church
The village’s second church.
Walk the alleys
Narrow, winding lanes between towering stone walls.
Festivals and events in Askas
Askas has no major annual festival listed. As in every Cypriot village, Easter week and the feast day of the village church bring services, processions and gatherings in the square. See the village festival calendar for events nearby.
Getting to Askas
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 14 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Nicosia Public Transport: line 63
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 Askas (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 Askas
Palaichori2 km away · A UNESCO church, zivania traditions and a river through the village
Platanistasa3 km away · Stavros tou Agiasmati, a UNESCO church with a full painted interior
Alona4 km away · A painters’ village with a November Zivania Festival
Agros6 km away · The rose village: rose water, cured meats and a May Rose FestivalKeep exploring
Askas: questions
Why visit Askas?
Some of the most dramatic stone architecture in Pitsilia. Traditional guesthouses in total quiet. Zivania made in the village.
What is there to do in Askas?
Medieval church of St John the Baptist: A 16th-century church in the village. Holy Cross church: The village’s second church. Walk the alleys: Narrow, winding lanes between towering stone walls.
When is the festival in Askas?
Askas has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Askas by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Nicosia Public Transport 63. 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.
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