Troodos, Marathasa & Solea · Limassol district
Lemythou Λεμύθου
A high amphitheatre village 8 km from the ski slopes
Lemythou is one of the highest villages in Cyprus, built like an amphitheatre in leafy surroundings, with walking and cycling in summer and snow in winter.
Why visit Lemythou
- Mountain views and tranquil agrotourism stays
- Walking and cycling routes
- The ski centre is just 8 km away
Troodos, Marathasa & Solea, Limassol district
1100 metres
Limassol, about 37 km as the crow flies
Summer for cool air; winter for snow.
Mountain fruit and nuts
A few buses a day
About the village Lemythou
Lemythou has existed since at least Frankish times and was one of the royal estates. Its name comes either from the lemithi grass that grows here or from a first settler, Lemithes, whose long thin beard looked like the plant.
Built in the shape of an amphitheatre at 1,100 metres, it is a peaceful base for walking, cycling and, in winter, the Troodos snow.
Lemythou in pictures
Things to do in Lemythou
Walking and cycling
Routes around the leafy hillsides.
Troodos ski centre
About 8 km away for winter snow.
Festivals and events in Lemythou
Lemythou 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 Lemythou
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 9 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Limassol Buses (EMEL): lines 62AA, 62B, 62E
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 Lemythou (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 Lemythou
Prodromos2 km away · The highest village in Cyprus, with snow in winter and cool summers
Pedoulas2 km away · Cherry orchards and a UNESCO painted church in the Marathasa valley
Treis Elies3 km away · A tiny valley village of wooden-roofed chapels and Venetian bridges
Moutoullas4 km away · A tiny Marathasa village with a UNESCO church from about 1280Keep exploring
Lemythou: questions
Why visit Lemythou?
Mountain views and tranquil agrotourism stays. Walking and cycling routes. The ski centre is just 8 km away.
What is there to do in Lemythou?
Walking and cycling: Routes around the leafy hillsides. Troodos ski centre: About 8 km away for winter snow.
When is the festival in Lemythou?
Lemythou has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Lemythou by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Limassol Buses (EMEL) 62AA, 62B, 62E. 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.
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