Limassol wine country · Limassol district
Pachna Πάχνα
Once the biggest grape-growing village in Cyprus
Pachna is a large wine village built of its own yellow, chalky stone. In 1985 it had more vines than any other village on the island, mostly the local Mavro and Xynisteri.
Why visit Pachna
- A real working wine village surrounded by vineyards
- Distinctive buildings in golden Pachna stone
- A base for exploring the western wine villages
Limassol wine country, Limassol district
745 metres
Limassol, about 25 km as the crow flies
August to October for the harvest.
Mavro and Xynisteri wines, Table grapes
A few buses a day
About the village Pachna
Pachna’s name may come from pachni, the white frost on leaves after a cold night, or from the word for manger, after its sheltered setting among hills. Pottery found nearby shows vines have grown here since ancient times.
Chalky soil, altitude and climate made it the island’s largest grape producer, with 830 hectares of vines registered in 1985. The two main churches are St George and St Paul; the old school and many houses are built of local Pachna stone.
Pachna in pictures
Things to do in Pachna
Churches of St George and St Paul
The village’s two main churches.
Old school and stone houses
Buildings in the local chalky yellow stone.
Vineyard drives
Explore the surrounding vineyards towards Anogyra and Omodos.
Festivals and events in Pachna
Pachna 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 Pachna
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 14 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Limassol Buses (EMEL): line 40
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 Pachna (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 Pachna
Vouni6 km away · A stone wine village of museums, old fountains and quiet lanes
Vasa Koilaniou6 km away · A tiny wine village with a Zivania museum and a mid-September Grape Fest
Arsos7 km away · Six medieval fountains, centuries of winemaking and a September grape feast
Anogyra7 km away · Home of carob pasteli, with a festival every SeptemberKeep exploring
Pachna: questions
Why visit Pachna?
A real working wine village surrounded by vineyards. Distinctive buildings in golden Pachna stone. A base for exploring the western wine villages.
What is there to do in Pachna?
Churches of St George and St Paul: The village’s two main churches. Old school and stone houses: Buildings in the local chalky yellow stone. Vineyard drives: Explore the surrounding vineyards towards Anogyra and Omodos.
When is the festival in Pachna?
Pachna has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Pachna by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Limassol Buses (EMEL) 40. 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: Pachna ↗