Larnaca hills · Larnaca district
Athienou Αθηένου
Athienitiko bread, halloumi and ancient Golgoi
Athienou, between Nicosia and Larnaca, continues the ancient city-kingdom of Golgoi and is famous for its bread, pastries and dairy products.
Why visit Athienou
- Watch Athienitiko bread, halloumi and pastries being made
- Kallinikeio Municipal Museum with finds from Malloura
- A festival of local products in autumn
Larnaca hills, Larnaca district
Larnaca, about 18 km as the crow flies
Autumn for the products festival.
Athienitiko bread, Halloumi, Loukoumia wedding sweets
Regular buses
About the village Athienou
Athienou lies midway between Nicosia (38 km) and Larnaca (33 km). It has been lived in since the Neolithic and continues the ancient city-kingdom of Golgoi.
The village is famous for its traditional bread, Athienitiko, its pastries and dairy products. Several elements of its food heritage are on the national intangible cultural heritage list.
Athienou in pictures
Things to do in Athienou
Kallinikeio Municipal Museum
Finds from the Athienou-Malloura archaeological site.
Traditional flour mill
One of several restored old buildings.
Painted churches
Panagia Chryseleoussa, Agios Fokas and Agios Georgios.
Festivals and events in Athienou
- September, October
Pancyprian Festival of Athienou Products
Autumn (September or October)
Bread, halloumi, sweets and preserves made and sold in the municipal park.
Festival dates move from year to year. Confirm with the community council or Visit Cyprus before you travel.
Getting to Athienou
Regular buses
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 36 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Nicosia Public Transport: line 56
- Larnaca Public Transport: line 415
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 Athienou
Kiti25 km away · The church “built by angels” and its rare Byzantine mosaic
Politiko27 km away · Ancient Tamassos and its royal tombs, a short trip from Nicosia
Avgorou28 km away · Red earth, a Potato Festival and a big saints’ fair
Lefkara30 km away · Lace, silver filigree and a legend of Leonardo da VinciKeep exploring
Athienou: questions
Why visit Athienou?
Watch Athienitiko bread, halloumi and pastries being made. Kallinikeio Municipal Museum with finds from Malloura. A festival of local products in autumn.
What is there to do in Athienou?
Kallinikeio Municipal Museum: Finds from the Athienou-Malloura archaeological site. Traditional flour mill: One of several restored old buildings. Painted churches: Panagia Chryseleoussa, Agios Fokas and Agios Georgios.
When is the festival in Athienou?
Pancyprian Festival of Athienou Products: Autumn (September or October).
Can you get to Athienou by bus?
Yes, with regular buses on weekdays: Nicosia Public Transport 56; Larnaca Public Transport 415. 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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