Paphos & Akamas · Paphos district
Pano Arodes Πάνω Αρόδες
On the edge of Akamas, with a love-potion legend
Pano Arodes stands at the edge of the Akamas reserve, among vineyards and orchards, with a unique church and stone sarcophagi said to work as love potions.
Why visit Pano Arodes
- Trails down towards the Avakas Gorge and coast
- Possibly the only church in the world dedicated to St Kalandion
- Stone lanes in green, quiet countryside
Paphos & Akamas, Paphos district
590 metres
Paphos, about 18 km as the crow flies
Spring, when the plateau is green and flowering.
Laona wine, Seasonal fruit
A few buses a day
About the village Pano Arodes
Pano Arodes sits on the Laona plateau, 23 km from Paphos. Its medieval name, Rhodes, came from the Knights of St John, whose headquarters were on Rhodes.
By the church of St Kalandion stand two stone sarcophagi. Legend says powder scraped from one, St Agapitikos, makes someone fall in love with you, while the other, St Misitikos, makes them hate you.
Pano Arodes in pictures
Things to do in Pano Arodes
Agios Kalandionas church
The village’s patron saint and the legendary sarcophagi.
Avakas Gorge nature trail
A trail from the village towards the gorge.
Village walks
Lanes of stone houses among vineyards.
Festivals and events in Pano Arodes
Pano Arodes 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 Pano Arodes
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 12 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Paphos Buses (OSYPA): lines 641, 648
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 Arodes (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 Arodes
Kathikas3 km away · Wine village above the Avakas Gorge, with a moving Easter tradition
Ineia3 km away · Wine, basket weaving and views over Lara Bay
Kritou Terra3 km away · Green all year, with a rare domed church and a painted “casino”
Miliou5 km away · One of the smallest and greenest villages, with a monastery spaKeep exploring
Pano Arodes: questions
Why visit Pano Arodes?
Trails down towards the Avakas Gorge and coast. Possibly the only church in the world dedicated to St Kalandion. Stone lanes in green, quiet countryside.
What is there to do in Pano Arodes?
Agios Kalandionas church: The village’s patron saint and the legendary sarcophagi. Avakas Gorge nature trail: A trail from the village towards the gorge. Village walks: Lanes of stone houses among vineyards.
When is the festival in Pano Arodes?
Pano Arodes has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Pano Arodes by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Paphos Buses (OSYPA) 641, 648. 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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