Nicosia foothills & Tylliria · Nicosia district
Gourri Γούρρη
Homemade spoon sweets in the foothills of Machairas forest
Gourri is a small mountain village 36 km from Nicosia, known for preserves made by local women, a folk art museum and its closeness to Fikardou and Machairas Monastery.
Why visit Gourri
- Spoon sweets and marmalades made by village housewives
- Folk Art Museum opened in 2015
- Easy to pair with Fikardou and Machairas
Nicosia foothills & Tylliria, Nicosia district
Nicosia, about 31 km as the crow flies
Spring and autumn.
Spoon sweets (glyka tou koutaliou), Homemade marmalades
A few buses a day
About the village Gourri
Gourri sits in the foothills of the Machairas forest in the Pitsilia area. Its name may come from the Kourries clan who controlled the east side of the mountain around 800 AD, or from a Frankish lord, Jacob de Gourr.
It is a charming stop for scenic views and traditional sweets, a short drive from Fikardou and the Machairas Monastery.
Gourri in pictures
Things to do in Gourri
Folk Art Museum
Opened in 2015.
Agios Georgios church
Inaugurated on 24 May 1898, with an iconostasis partly from 1906.
Palia Vrysi trail
A short walk around the village.
Festivals and events in Gourri
Gourri 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 Gourri
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 20 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Nicosia Public Transport: lines 65, 66
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 Gourri (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.
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Gourri: questions
Why visit Gourri?
Spoon sweets and marmalades made by village housewives. Folk Art Museum opened in 2015. Easy to pair with Fikardou and Machairas.
What is there to do in Gourri?
Folk Art Museum: Opened in 2015. Agios Georgios church: Inaugurated on 24 May 1898, with an iconostasis partly from 1906. Palia Vrysi trail: A short walk around the village.
When is the festival in Gourri?
Gourri has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Gourri by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Nicosia Public Transport 65, 66. 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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