Troodos, Marathasa & Solea · Nicosia district
Moutoullas Μουτουλλάς
A tiny Marathasa village with a UNESCO church from about 1280
Moutoullas is a small mountain village between Pedoulas and Kalopanagiotis whose chapel of Panagia tou Moutoulla is one of the earliest steep-roofed painted churches in Cyprus.
Why visit Moutoullas
- Panagia tou Moutoulla, a UNESCO-listed painted church of about 1280
- Peaceful Marathasa valley scenery
- Easy to combine with Pedoulas and Kalopanagiotis
Troodos, Marathasa & Solea, Nicosia district
800 metres
Limassol, about 39 km as the crow flies
Spring to autumn.
Mountain fruit, Spring water
A few buses a day
About the village Moutoullas
Moutoullas lies at about 800 metres in the Marathasa valley and had fewer than 200 residents in 2011. Its old chapel, Panagia tou Moutoulla, was built around 1280 and is one of the earliest dated examples of the steep, wooden-roofed churches typical of Troodos.
The chapel’s frescoes are part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing of the ten Painted Churches in the Troodos Region.
Moutoullas in pictures
Things to do in Moutoullas
Panagia tou Moutoulla (UNESCO)
A small painted church of about 1280 with a steep wooden roof.
Valley walks
Walk between the Marathasa villages along the valley.
Festivals and events in Moutoullas
Moutoullas 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 Moutoullas
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 13 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Nicosia Public Transport: line 81
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 Moutoullas (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 Moutoullas
Kalopanagiotis1 km away · Sulphur springs, a Venetian bridge and a UNESCO monastery across the river
Pedoulas2 km away · Cherry orchards and a UNESCO painted church in the Marathasa valley
Prodromos4 km away · The highest village in Cyprus, with snow in winter and cool summers
Lemythou4 km away · A high amphitheatre village 8 km from the ski slopesKeep exploring
Moutoullas: questions
Why visit Moutoullas?
Panagia tou Moutoulla, a UNESCO-listed painted church of about 1280. Peaceful Marathasa valley scenery. Easy to combine with Pedoulas and Kalopanagiotis.
What is there to do in Moutoullas?
Panagia tou Moutoulla (UNESCO): A small painted church of about 1280 with a steep wooden roof. Valley walks: Walk between the Marathasa villages along the valley.
When is the festival in Moutoullas?
Moutoullas has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Moutoullas by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Nicosia Public Transport 81. 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: Moutoullas ↗UNESCO: Painted Churches in the Troodos Region ↗