Troodos, Marathasa & Solea · Limassol district
Foini Φοινί
Pottery, loukoumi and the Chantara waterfall in the pine forest
Foini is a forest village famous for traditional pottery, furniture and loukoumi, with the Chantara waterfall close by and a traditional festival every August.
Why visit Foini
- Chantara waterfall a short walk away
- Loukoumi and pottery workshops and the Pilavakeion folk museum
- Traditional Festival on the first Sunday of August
Troodos, Marathasa & Solea, Limassol district
920 metres
Limassol, about 30 km as the crow flies
Spring for the waterfall; early August for the festival.
Loukoumi, Traditional pottery, Nuts and fruit
A few buses a day
About the village Foini
Foini is considered one of the most naturally beautiful places on the island, with a waterfall, pine thickets and forest. Its name may come from a Frankish lord, Juan de Fejniu, or from the palm tree (foinikas).
It produces fruit, wine and nuts, and is famous for traditional pottery, furniture making and its loukoumi (Cyprus delight).
Foini in pictures
Things to do in Foini
Chantara waterfall
A pretty forest waterfall close to the village.
Pilavakeion Museum
A private museum of folk art.
Loukoumi and pottery workshops
Watch traditional crafts and taste the sweets.
Holy Cross church and old fountain
The main church and the fountain at the village entrance.
Festivals and events in Foini
- August
Foini Traditional Festival
First Sunday of August
A bazaar of loukoumi, pottery and fresh fruit with folk entertainment.
- September
Grape Fest
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.
Festival dates move from year to year. Confirm with the community council or Visit Cyprus before you travel.
Getting to Foini
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 12 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Limassol Buses (EMEL): lines 60P, 62AA, 62B, 62E, 62H
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 Foini (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.
Day trips that visit Foini
No car? These tours stop in Foini, with pickup from the coast. Booking links are affiliate links; details.
From Paphos · 8 hours
Gourmet mountain villages tour: roses, loukoumi & wine
Taste your way through Lania, Agros and Foini, then finish at a winery
€65 per adult
From Limassol · 7.5 hours
Private gourmet tour of the mountain villages
Lania, Agros roses, Foini loukoumi and a winery, just for your group
€365 per private group of up to 6
Villages near Foini
Platres2 km away · The classic hill resort of kings and poets, with waterfalls and forest trails
Omodos6 km away · A grand cobbled square, the Holy Cross monastery and wineries on every lane
Koilani6 km away · Grape feasts, glitzista pastries and one of the island’s biggest plane trees
Prodromos6 km away · The highest village in Cyprus, with snow in winter and cool summersKeep exploring
Foini: questions
Why visit Foini?
Chantara waterfall a short walk away. Loukoumi and pottery workshops and the Pilavakeion folk museum. Traditional Festival on the first Sunday of August.
What is there to do in Foini?
Chantara waterfall: A pretty forest waterfall close to the village. Pilavakeion Museum: A private museum of folk art. Loukoumi and pottery workshops: Watch traditional crafts and taste the sweets. Holy Cross church and old fountain: The main church and the fountain at the village entrance.
When is the festival in Foini?
Foini Traditional Festival: First Sunday of August. Grape Fest: September.
Can you get to Foini by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Limassol Buses (EMEL) 60P, 62AA, 62B, 62E, 62H. 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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