Larnaca hills · Larnaca district
Odou Οδού
Famous tomatoes on an old Roman road
Odou is one of the most picturesque traditional villages on the island, named after a Roman road that passed through it, and best known for its tomatoes.
Why visit Odou
- Traditional folk architecture
- The Gyrillithkia nature trail into the hills
- Odou tomatoes
Larnaca hills, Larnaca district
Limassol, about 25 km as the crow flies
Spring for walking; summer for tomatoes.
Odou tomatoes
A few buses a day
About the village Odou
Odou’s name comes from odos, street: a main artery of the Roman road network of Cyprus passed through here. The settlement was founded later, but kept the name.
The village grows vegetables and is best known on the island for its flavoursome tomatoes. Its small wooden-roofed church of Agia Marina was founded in 1777.
Odou in pictures
Things to do in Odou
Agia Marina church
A small wooden-roofed church founded in 1777.
Gyrillithkia nature trail
A trail through the rocky hills around the village.
Festivals and events in Odou
Odou 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 Odou
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:
- Larnaca Public Transport: line 403
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 Odou (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 Odou
Palaichori7 km away · A UNESCO church, zivania traditions and a river through the village
Askas8 km away · Towering stone walls and hand-baked roof tiles under Mount Papoutsa
Fikardou8 km away · A whole village preserved as an Ancient Monument
Gourri8 km away · Homemade spoon sweets in the foothills of Machairas forestKeep exploring
Odou: questions
Why visit Odou?
Traditional folk architecture. The Gyrillithkia nature trail into the hills. Odou tomatoes.
What is there to do in Odou?
Agia Marina church: A small wooden-roofed church founded in 1777. Gyrillithkia nature trail: A trail through the rocky hills around the village.
When is the festival in Odou?
Odou has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Odou by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Larnaca Public Transport 403. 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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