Pitsilia · Nicosia district
Lagoudera Λαγουδερά
Panagia tou Araka, one of the most important Byzantine churches in Cyprus
Lagoudera sits under Madari, one of the highest peaks of Troodos. Just outside the village, the 12th-century church of Panagia tou Araka holds some of the finest frescoes on the island.
Why visit Lagoudera
- Panagia tou Araka (UNESCO), with frescoes of 1192
- Hiking near Madari peak
- A quiet mountain setting about 50 km from Nicosia
Pitsilia, Nicosia district
Limassol, about 32 km as the crow flies
Spring to autumn; check church opening times.
Mountain fruit and nuts
A few buses a day
About the village Lagoudera
Lagoudera lies about 50 km from Nicosia beneath Madari. Its fame comes from Panagia tou Araka, a 12th-century monastery church covered with fine frescoes, just outside the village.
With the churches of Asinou and Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, it is considered one of the most important Byzantine churches of Cyprus, and is part of the UNESCO listing of the Painted Churches in the Troodos Region.
Lagoudera in pictures
Things to do in Lagoudera
Panagia tou Araka (UNESCO)
A 12th-century church whose painted dome and angels are a highlight of Byzantine art.
Madari ridge
Trails near one of the highest peaks of Troodos.
Festivals and events in Lagoudera
Lagoudera 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 Lagoudera
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 6 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Nicosia Public Transport: line 75
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 Lagoudera (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 Lagoudera
Polystypos3 km away · One of the highest villages, with a hazelnut-forest trail
Kyperounta4 km away · Apple capital of Cyprus, with an October Apple Festival
Alona4 km away · A painters’ village with a November Zivania Festival
Platanistasa4 km away · Stavros tou Agiasmati, a UNESCO church with a full painted interiorKeep exploring
Lagoudera: questions
Why visit Lagoudera?
Panagia tou Araka (UNESCO), with frescoes of 1192. Hiking near Madari peak. A quiet mountain setting about 50 km from Nicosia.
What is there to do in Lagoudera?
Panagia tou Araka (UNESCO): A 12th-century church whose painted dome and angels are a highlight of Byzantine art. Madari ridge: Trails near one of the highest peaks of Troodos.
When is the festival in Lagoudera?
Lagoudera has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Lagoudera by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Nicosia Public Transport 75. 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: Lagoudera ↗UNESCO: Painted Churches in the Troodos Region ↗