Troodos, Marathasa & Solea · Nicosia district
Kalopanagiotis Καλοπαναγιώτης
Sulphur springs, a Venetian bridge and a UNESCO monastery across the river
Kalopanagiotis is one of the most beautiful resorts in Troodos: tiled houses climbing the Setrachos valley, sulphur springs, and the UNESCO-listed monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis.
Why visit Kalopanagiotis
- Agios Ioannis Lampadistis monastery, with frescoes from the 11th to 15th centuries
- A 16th-century Venetian bridge and the Kykkos watermill
- Cobbled paths leading to nature trails
Troodos, Marathasa & Solea, Nicosia district
Limassol, about 40 km as the crow flies
Spring and autumn; summer for cool air.
Mountain fruit, Spoon sweets
A few buses a day
About the village Kalopanagiotis
Kalopanagiotis lies in the green Setrachos valley in Marathasa. Cobbled streets and footpaths, chapels, tiled roofs, balconies and vine-shaded courtyards give it great charm, and its sulphur springs have long attracted visitors.
Across the river stands the monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis, three churches under one roof with well-preserved frescoes, listed by UNESCO among the Painted Churches in the Troodos Region.
Kalopanagiotis in pictures
Things to do in Kalopanagiotis
Agios Ioannis Lampadistis monastery (UNESCO)
Three Byzantine churches under one roof with outstanding frescoes.
Venetian bridge
A 16th-century stone bridge that was long the only link between village and monastery.
Kykkos watermill
A protected pre-industrial watermill.
Nature trails
Paths along the Setrachos river and up the valley.
Festivals and events in Kalopanagiotis
- October
Feast of St John Lampadistis
4 October
The saint’s feast day, celebrated at his monastery.
Festival dates move from year to year. Confirm with the community council or Visit Cyprus before you travel.
Getting to Kalopanagiotis
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 17 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Nicosia Public Transport: lines 81, 82
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 Kalopanagiotis (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 Kalopanagiotis
Moutoullas1 km away · A tiny Marathasa village with a UNESCO church from about 1280
Pedoulas3 km away · Cherry orchards and a UNESCO painted church in the Marathasa valley
Prodromos5 km away · The highest village in Cyprus, with snow in winter and cool summers
Lemythou5 km away · A high amphitheatre village 8 km from the ski slopesKeep exploring
Kalopanagiotis: questions
Why visit Kalopanagiotis?
Agios Ioannis Lampadistis monastery, with frescoes from the 11th to 15th centuries. A 16th-century Venetian bridge and the Kykkos watermill. Cobbled paths leading to nature trails.
What is there to do in Kalopanagiotis?
Agios Ioannis Lampadistis monastery (UNESCO): Three Byzantine churches under one roof with outstanding frescoes. Venetian bridge: A 16th-century stone bridge that was long the only link between village and monastery. Kykkos watermill: A protected pre-industrial watermill. Nature trails: Paths along the Setrachos river and up the valley.
When is the festival in Kalopanagiotis?
Feast of St John Lampadistis: 4 October.
Can you get to Kalopanagiotis by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Nicosia Public Transport 81, 82. 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.
Visit Cyprus: Kalopanagiotis village ↗Wikipedia: Kalopanagiotis ↗UNESCO: Painted Churches in the Troodos Region ↗