Pitsilia · Limassol district
Pelendri Πελένδρι
A UNESCO painted church and a November zivania fair
Pelendri lies among steep peaks in Pitsilia. Its 14th-century church of Timios Stavros is one of the best-preserved Byzantine churches in Cyprus and part of the UNESCO listing.
Why visit Pelendri
- Timios Stavros church (UNESCO) with 14th-century frescoes
- Orchards, vines and wild mountain scenery
- A zivania festival in mid-November
Pitsilia, Limassol district
800 metres
Limassol, about 25 km as the crow flies
Spring and autumn; November for zivania.
Zivania, Apples and raspberries
A few buses a day
About the village Pelendri
Pelendri sits at 800 metres, 40 km from Limassol, with peaks over 1,000 metres on three sides. In 1353 it was a fief of John de Lusignan, Prince of Antioch, and chroniclers mention rich traders and estates here in the 15th century.
Fourteen small hamlets once surrounded the village; their people moved to Pelendri for safety. Today it grows apples, peaches, pears, grapes, nuts and raspberries.
Pelendri in pictures
Things to do in Pelendri
Timios Stavros church (UNESCO)
A 14th-century church with one of the finest painted interiors on the island.
Mountain drives
Explore the Pitsilia villages of Agros, Kyperounta and Louvaras nearby.
Festivals and events in Pelendri
- November
Zivania festival
Mid-November, over two days
Zivania tastings, food and a fair.
Festival dates move from year to year. Confirm with the community council or Visit Cyprus before you travel.
Getting to Pelendri
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 22 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Limassol Buses (EMEL): lines 60, 60A, 66
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 Pelendri (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 Pelendri
Agros5 km away · The rose village: rose water, cured meats and a May Rose Festival
Kyperounta5 km away · Apple capital of Cyprus, with an October Apple Festival
Polystypos7 km away · One of the highest villages, with a hazelnut-forest trail
Alona8 km away · A painters’ village with a November Zivania FestivalKeep exploring
Pelendri: questions
Why visit Pelendri?
Timios Stavros church (UNESCO) with 14th-century frescoes. Orchards, vines and wild mountain scenery. A zivania festival in mid-November.
What is there to do in Pelendri?
Timios Stavros church (UNESCO): A 14th-century church with one of the finest painted interiors on the island. Mountain drives: Explore the Pitsilia villages of Agros, Kyperounta and Louvaras nearby.
When is the festival in Pelendri?
Zivania festival: Mid-November, over two days.
Can you get to Pelendri by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Limassol Buses (EMEL) 60, 60A, 66. 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: Pelendri ↗UNESCO: Painted Churches in the Troodos Region ↗