Limassol wine country · Limassol district
Lania Λάνεια
Commandaria, flower-lined lanes and open courtyards every May
Lania is a pretty wine village 25 km from Limassol on the road to Troodos, with a Commandaria museum, an old wine press and a May event when locals open their courtyards to visitors.
Why visit Lania
- One of the closest traditional villages to Limassol
- Commandaria Storage Museum and an ancient linos wine press
- “Lanes and Courtyards of Lania” every May
Limassol wine country, Limassol district
570 metres
Limassol, about 20 km as the crow flies
May for the courtyards event; February for almond blossom.
Commandaria, Zivania, Soutzoukos
A few buses a day
About the village Lania
Tradition says Lania was named after Lana, daughter of Dionysus, god of wine, which says a lot about the village’s roots in winemaking. A local legend even claims vines from a house in Lania were used to replant the diseased Champagne vineyards of France.
The villagers once lived from wine, zivania, Commandaria and soutzoukos. Fewer grape growers remain today, but the flower-lined streets, traditional houses and the old fountain at the entrance make Lania one of the most photogenic stops on the B8 road to the mountains.
Lania in pictures
Things to do in Lania
Commandaria Storage Museum
Where the famous sweet dessert wine was kept, alongside an authentic old linos (wine press).
Panagia Valana
The village church in the centre, plus a chapel of Panagia Valana just outside with a picnic area and park.
Old olive press and fountain
Remnants of everyday village life.
Wander the lanes
Flower-filled alleys and restored stone houses.
Festivals and events in Lania
- May
Lanes and Courtyards of Lania
Every May
The women of the village open their yards and houses to welcome visitors.
Festival dates move from year to year. Confirm with the community council or Visit Cyprus before you travel.
Getting to Lania
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:
- Limassol Buses (EMEL): line 60B
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 Lania (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.
Day trips that visit Lania
No car? These tours stop in Lania, with pickup from the coast. Booking links are affiliate links; details.
From Paphos · 8 hours
Gourmet mountain villages tour: roses, loukoumi & wine
Taste your way through Lania, Agros and Foini, then finish at a winery
€65 per adult
From Limassol · 7.5 hours
Private gourmet tour of the mountain villages
Lania, Agros roses, Foini loukoumi and a winery, just for your group
€365 per private group of up to 6
From Limassol cruise port · 5.5 hours
Shore excursion: Troodos villages & wine
Omodos, Platres, Lambouri winery and Lania, back before your ship sails
€557 per minivan of up to 6 (minibus for up to 19 costs more)
Villages near Lania
Monagri2 km away · Byzantine chapels and a painted church in the Kouris valley
Silikou3 km away · A Commandaria museum and olive trees planted around 1300
Lofou4 km away · A perfectly preserved hilltop village of stone lanes, 26 km from Limassol
Koilani6 km away · Grape feasts, glitzista pastries and one of the island’s biggest plane treesKeep exploring
Lania: questions
Why visit Lania?
One of the closest traditional villages to Limassol. Commandaria Storage Museum and an ancient linos wine press. “Lanes and Courtyards of Lania” every May.
What is there to do in Lania?
Commandaria Storage Museum: Where the famous sweet dessert wine was kept, alongside an authentic old linos (wine press). Panagia Valana: The village church in the centre, plus a chapel of Panagia Valana just outside with a picnic area and park. Old olive press and fountain: Remnants of everyday village life. Wander the lanes: Flower-filled alleys and restored stone houses.
When is the festival in Lania?
Lanes and Courtyards of Lania: Every May.
Can you get to Lania by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Limassol Buses (EMEL) 60B. 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: Lania village ↗Wikipedia: Laneia ↗