Troodos, Marathasa & Solea · Nicosia district
Pedoulas Πεδουλάς
Cherry orchards and a UNESCO painted church in the Marathasa valley
Pedoulas is a mountain resort famous for cherries and for the Archangelos Michael church of 1474, one of the ten UNESCO-listed painted churches of Troodos.
Why visit Pedoulas
- UNESCO-listed Archangelos Michael church and the Byzantine Museum
- Cherry orchards and a June Cherry Festival
- Cool summer resort with a spring said to bring long life
Troodos, Marathasa & Solea, Nicosia district
1100 metres
Limassol, about 38 km as the crow flies
June for cherries; summer for cool weather.
Cherries and cherry spoon sweets, Mountain spring water
A few buses a day
About the village Pedoulas
Pedoulas sits at 1,100 metres at the head of the Marathasa valley, surrounded by orchards. It has twelve churches, from a 15th-century chapel to the big Holy Cross church of the 1930s, and a 25-metre cross stands on the hill above.
The village is best known for its cherries and cherry products, and for the 1474 church of Archangelos Michael with its outstanding frescoes. Its natural spring is said to hold the key to a long life, so many visitors stop to drink.
Pedoulas in pictures
Things to do in Pedoulas
Archangelos Michael church (UNESCO)
A steep-roofed church of 1474 covered in frescoes.
Byzantine Museum
Icons and artefacts from churches of the region, from the 12th century on.
Folk Art Museum
Daily life, customs and traditions of the past.
Holy Cross church and hilltop cross
The village’s main church and the viewpoint above it.
Festivals and events in Pedoulas
- June
Pedoulas Cherry Festival
Mid-June, over a weekend (13–14 June in 2026)
Free cherries, cherry treats and products, traditional dancing, crafts and children’s activities.
Festival dates move from year to year. Confirm with the community council or Visit Cyprus before you travel.
Getting to Pedoulas
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 Pedoulas (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.
Day trips that visit Pedoulas
No car? These tours stop in Pedoulas, with pickup from the coast. Booking links are affiliate links; details.
From Paphos · 8 hours
Troodos, Omodos & Kykkos Monastery day tour
Wine village, Cyprus’ richest monastery and Makarios’ mountain tomb in one day
€55 per adult (children €45)
From Limassol · 8.5 hours
Private Troodos & Kykkos tour with Aphrodite’s Rock
Omodos, Kykkos and Throni at your own pace, with sunset at Aphrodite’s Rock
€365 per private group of up to 6
Villages near Pedoulas
Prodromos2 km away · The highest village in Cyprus, with snow in winter and cool summers
Moutoullas2 km away · A tiny Marathasa village with a UNESCO church from about 1280
Lemythou2 km away · A high amphitheatre village 8 km from the ski slopes
Kalopanagiotis3 km away · Sulphur springs, a Venetian bridge and a UNESCO monastery across the riverKeep exploring
Pedoulas: questions
Why visit Pedoulas?
UNESCO-listed Archangelos Michael church and the Byzantine Museum. Cherry orchards and a June Cherry Festival. Cool summer resort with a spring said to bring long life.
What is there to do in Pedoulas?
Archangelos Michael church (UNESCO): A steep-roofed church of 1474 covered in frescoes. Byzantine Museum: Icons and artefacts from churches of the region, from the 12th century on. Folk Art Museum: Daily life, customs and traditions of the past. Holy Cross church and hilltop cross: The village’s main church and the viewpoint above it.
When is the festival in Pedoulas?
Pedoulas Cherry Festival: Mid-June, over a weekend (13–14 June in 2026).
Can you get to Pedoulas 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.
Visit Cyprus: Pedoulas village ↗Wikipedia: Pedoulas ↗UNESCO: Painted Churches in the Troodos Region ↗Pedoulas community: 8th Cherry Festival ↗