Larnaca hills · Larnaca district
Kato Drys Κάτω Δρυς
Birthplace of St Neophytos, with a Bee Museum and a July music festival
Kato Drys is a tiny hill village near Lefkara, birthplace of Saint Neophytos the Recluse, with a Bee and Embroidery Museum and the summer Feggaros music festival.
Why visit Kato Drys
- Bee and Embroidery Museum and Rural Museum
- Feggaros, one of the biggest summer music festivals, in July
- On the 7th Wine Route through the Larnaca hills
Larnaca hills, Larnaca district
520 metres
Larnaca, about 30 km as the crow flies
Spring; July for Feggaros.
Honey, Lace, Local wine
A few buses a day
About the village Kato Drys
Kato Drys means “lower oak”. It has existed since the Byzantine period and was the birthplace of Saint Neophytos in 1134; the house where he was born still stands. The village appears on the old Cyprus one-pound note.
It grows grapes, citrus, almonds, olives and carobs, and Lefkara lace is also made here. Narrow valleys and the Agios Minas river surround it.
Kato Drys in pictures
Things to do in Kato Drys
Bee and Embroidery Museum
Beekeeping and the lace tradition.
Rural Museum
Farm and household life.
Panagia Eleousa church
A 15th-century church; Agios Charalambos dates to the early 19th century.
Festivals and events in Kato Drys
- July
Feggaros music festival
July
One of the biggest summer music festivals in Cyprus.
Festival dates move from year to year. Confirm with the community council or Visit Cyprus before you travel.
Getting to Kato Drys
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:
- Larnaca Public Transport: line 404
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 Kato Drys (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 Kato Drys
Lefkara2 km away · Lace, silver filigree and a legend of Leonardo da Vinci
Vavla3 km away · A preserved white-stone village of honey and icon-painting nuns
Tochni8 km away · Golden stone houses, cycling and a legend of St Helena
Kalavasos9 km away · Neolithic Tenta, old copper mines and a peaceful reservoirKeep exploring
Kato Drys: questions
Why visit Kato Drys?
Bee and Embroidery Museum and Rural Museum. Feggaros, one of the biggest summer music festivals, in July. On the 7th Wine Route through the Larnaca hills.
What is there to do in Kato Drys?
Bee and Embroidery Museum: Beekeeping and the lace tradition. Rural Museum: Farm and household life. Panagia Eleousa church: A 15th-century church; Agios Charalambos dates to the early 19th century.
When is the festival in Kato Drys?
Feggaros music festival: July.
Can you get to Kato Drys by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Larnaca Public Transport 404. 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: Kato Drys village ↗Wikipedia: Kato Drys ↗