Paphos & Akamas · Paphos district
Pano Panagia Πάνω Παναγιά
Birthplace of Archbishop Makarios and home of Chrysorrogiatissa monastery
Pano Panagia, on the edge of Paphos Forest, is the birthplace of Makarios III, first president of Cyprus. The 12th-century monastery of Chrysorrogiatissa and its winery are close by.
Why visit Pano Panagia
- Chrysorrogiatissa monastery, its treasury and wine
- Makarios’s family home and cultural museum
- A big fair on 14–15 August and the Rogiatika festival
Paphos & Akamas, Paphos district
850 metres
Paphos, about 25 km as the crow flies
Mid-August for the festivals; spring and autumn for walking.
Vouni Panagias wines, Monastery wine
A few buses a day
About the village Pano Panagia
Panagia owes its name to the many churches and monasteries dedicated to the Virgin Mary (Panagia), including Panagia Eleousa in the village and the Chrysorrogiatissa monastery. Makarios III was born here in 1913.
The village sits mostly inside Paphos Forest, where mouflon live. The Vouni Panagias wine zone around it is considered one of the best on the island.
Pano Panagia in pictures
Things to do in Pano Panagia
Chrysorrogiatissa monastery
Icons and utensils treasury and wine.
Makarios museums
The family home and the Archbishop Makarios III Cultural Foundation.
Vouni Panagias trail
Starts at the square and takes about three hours.
Wineries and Agia Moni
Local wineries and another monastery nearby.
Festivals and events in Pano Panagia
- August
Feast of the Virgin Mary
14 August
A large religious festival at Chrysorrogiatissa monastery.
- August
Ta Rogiatika
15 August
A festival of music and dance.
Festival dates move from year to year. Confirm with the community council or Visit Cyprus before you travel.
Getting to Pano Panagia
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:
- Paphos Buses (OSYPA): line 637
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 Pano Panagia (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 Pano Panagia
Fyti8 km away · The weaving village of Paphos and its colourful fythkiotika
Lysos14 km away · Gateway to Paphos Forest, mouflon country and dried figs
Arsos15 km away · Six medieval fountains, centuries of winemaking and a September grape feast
Treis Elies15 km away · A tiny valley village of wooden-roofed chapels and Venetian bridgesKeep exploring
Pano Panagia: questions
Why visit Pano Panagia?
Chrysorrogiatissa monastery, its treasury and wine. Makarios’s family home and cultural museum. A big fair on 14–15 August and the Rogiatika festival.
What is there to do in Pano Panagia?
Chrysorrogiatissa monastery: Icons and utensils treasury and wine. Makarios museums: The family home and the Archbishop Makarios III Cultural Foundation. Vouni Panagias trail: Starts at the square and takes about three hours. Wineries and Agia Moni: Local wineries and another monastery nearby.
When is the festival in Pano Panagia?
Feast of the Virgin Mary: 14 August. Ta Rogiatika: 15 August.
Can you get to Pano Panagia by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Paphos Buses (OSYPA) 637. 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.
Visit Cyprus: Panagia village ↗Wikipedia: Pano Panagia ↗