Limassol wine country · Limassol district
Monagri Μονάγρι
Byzantine chapels and a painted church in the Kouris valley
Monagri grew from a monastery estate in the Byzantine period. Today it is a small wine village 22 km from Limassol with old churches, including Panagia tis Amasgou in the valley below.
Why visit Monagri
- Panagia tis Amasgou church in the Kouris valley
- Quiet village among vines, citrus and almond trees
- A short drive from Limassol on the way to Troodos
Limassol wine country, Limassol district
820 metres
Limassol, about 19 km as the crow flies
Spring and autumn.
Wine, Citrus, Carob
A few buses a day
About the village Monagri
Monagri’s name means a small monastery estate, from moni (monastery) and agri (small field): it started as a dependency of a monastery in the Byzantine era. In the Frankish period it was a fief, held between 1464 and 1468 by Polo Konnem.
The village lies in the Krasochoria, surrounded by vineyards, citrus, carob, almond and olive trees. It is quiet and best enjoyed slowly, combined with Lania, Silikou and Doros nearby.
Monagri in pictures
Things to do in Monagri
Panagia tis Amasgou
An old church in the Kouris valley below the village, part of a convent.
Agios Georgios church
The stone church with its bell tower.
Countryside walks
Paths through vineyards and orchards.
Festivals and events in Monagri
Monagri 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 Monagri
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 Monagri (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 Monagri
Lania2 km away · Commandaria, flower-lined lanes and open courtyards every May
Lofou3 km away · A perfectly preserved hilltop village of stone lanes, 26 km from Limassol
Silikou3 km away · A Commandaria museum and olive trees planted around 1300
Koilani6 km away · Grape feasts, glitzista pastries and one of the island’s biggest plane treesKeep exploring
Monagri: questions
Why visit Monagri?
Panagia tis Amasgou church in the Kouris valley. Quiet village among vines, citrus and almond trees. A short drive from Limassol on the way to Troodos.
What is there to do in Monagri?
Panagia tis Amasgou: An old church in the Kouris valley below the village, part of a convent. Agios Georgios church: The stone church with its bell tower. Countryside walks: Paths through vineyards and orchards.
When is the festival in Monagri?
Monagri has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Monagri 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.
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