Paphos & Akamas · Paphos district
Episkopi (Paphos) Επισκοπή Πάφου
A giant rock, nesting falcons and the cell of St Hilarion
Episkopi, 11 km from Paphos, sits beneath an imposing monolith that is home to rare falcons. St Hilarion spent his last years here as a hermit.
Why visit Episkopi (Paphos)
- The Rock of Episkopi and four nature trails
- St Hilarion’s cell and church
- An environmental centre and Ezousa river streams
Paphos & Akamas, Paphos district
Paphos, about 9 km as the crow flies
Spring and autumn for walking.
Grapes, Village produce
A few buses a day
About the village Episkopi (Paphos)
Episkopi takes its name from the bishop (episkopos): in the Frankish period the Orthodox bishop of Paphos moved his seat here. Before that it was called Komi.
Saint Hilarion the Great (291–371) spent the end of his life as a hermit on a hill outside the village. Streams of the Ezousa river run through this green, rocky landscape of vines.
Episkopi (Paphos) in pictures
Things to do in Episkopi (Paphos)
Rock of Episkopi
A huge monolith where rare falcons nest.
St Hilarion’s cell
The hermit’s cell and the ruined church below the rock.
Nature trails
Four marked trails around the village.
Episkopi Environmental Centre
Information on the local wildlife and landscape.
Festivals and events in Episkopi (Paphos)
Episkopi (Paphos) 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 Episkopi (Paphos)
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:
- Paphos Buses (OSYPA): line 609
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 Episkopi (Paphos) (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 Episkopi (Paphos)
Tala10 km away · Hillside village with sea views and the Agios Neophytos monastery
Lemba11 km away · A Cultural Village with a reconstructed prehistoric settlement
Kouklia11 km away · Old Paphos and the sanctuary of Aphrodite, near her birthplace
Fyti15 km away · The weaving village of Paphos and its colourful fythkiotikaKeep exploring
Episkopi (Paphos): questions
Why visit Episkopi (Paphos)?
The Rock of Episkopi and four nature trails. St Hilarion’s cell and church. An environmental centre and Ezousa river streams.
What is there to do in Episkopi (Paphos)?
Rock of Episkopi: A huge monolith where rare falcons nest. St Hilarion’s cell: The hermit’s cell and the ruined church below the rock. Nature trails: Four marked trails around the village. Episkopi Environmental Centre: Information on the local wildlife and landscape.
When is the festival in Episkopi (Paphos)?
Episkopi (Paphos) has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Episkopi (Paphos) by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Paphos Buses (OSYPA) 609. 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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