Larnaca hills · Larnaca district
Kiti Κίτι
The church “built by angels” and its rare Byzantine mosaic
Kiti, 11 km from Larnaca, is home to Panagia Angeloktisti, a Byzantine church that legend says angels built overnight, and to the Kiti lighthouse on the cape.
Why visit Kiti
- Panagia Angeloktisti and its famous early mosaic
- Kiti lighthouse and beaches on the cape
- Easy to reach from Larnaca
Larnaca hills, Larnaca district
Larnaca, about 9 km as the crow flies
Any time of year.
Village bakeries, Fresh fish on the coast
Regular buses
About the village Kiti
Local tradition says the people of ancient Kition (Larnaca) moved to Kiti to escape Arab raids. When they began a church, its foundations moved overnight, and an army of angels built it: hence Panagia Angeloktisti, “built by angels”.
The church holds a rare early Byzantine apse mosaic of the Virgin and Child, one of the treasures of Cyprus. Kiti is now part of the Dromolaxia–Meneou municipality.
Kiti in pictures
Things to do in Kiti
Panagia Angeloktisti
A domed church with a celebrated early Byzantine mosaic.
Kiti lighthouse and coast
A lighthouse and pebbly beaches on Cape Kiti.
Festivals and events in Kiti
Kiti 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 Kiti
Regular buses
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 64 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Larnaca Public Transport: lines 407, 430, 432
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 Kiti
Psematismenos23 km away · A quiet village with an ancient olive tree park
Lefkara24 km away · Lace, silver filigree and a legend of Leonardo da Vinci
Kato Drys24 km away · Birthplace of St Neophytos, with a Bee Museum and a July music festival
Tochni24 km away · Golden stone houses, cycling and a legend of St HelenaKeep exploring
Kiti: questions
Why visit Kiti?
Panagia Angeloktisti and its famous early mosaic. Kiti lighthouse and beaches on the cape. Easy to reach from Larnaca.
What is there to do in Kiti?
Panagia Angeloktisti: A domed church with a celebrated early Byzantine mosaic. Kiti lighthouse and coast: A lighthouse and pebbly beaches on Cape Kiti.
When is the festival in Kiti?
Kiti has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Kiti by bus?
Yes, with regular buses on weekdays: Larnaca Public Transport 407, 430, 432. 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.
Wikipedia: Kiti ↗