Limassol wine country · Limassol district
Pissouri Πισσούρι
A hilltop village square above a beach bay and the white cliffs of Cape Aspro
Pissouri combines a lively hilltop village, with tavernas around its square and an open-air amphitheatre, and Pissouri Bay below, with a long beach and the white cliffs of Cape Aspro.
Why visit Pissouri
- Village and beach in one place, between Limassol and Paphos
- Cliff walks at Cape Aspro on public footpaths
- Halloumi and sweet Sultanina grapes
Limassol wine country, Limassol district
Paphos, about 28 km as the crow flies
May to October for the beach; any time for the village.
Halloumi, Sultanina grapes, Fresh fish at the bay
A few buses a day
About the village Pissouri
Pissouri is built on a green hill about 3 km from Cape Aspro, 30 km from Limassol, with views of both mountains and sea. Its name probably comes from the resin (pissa) collected from pine trees here in Byzantine and Frankish times.
In the Middle Ages it was a small port exporting carobs; its stone carob warehouses are now restaurants and homes. Today the village is known for halloumi and small, sweet, seedless Sultanina grapes, while Pissouri Bay has become a resort with water sports and hotels.
Pissouri in pictures
Things to do in Pissouri
Pissouri Bay beach
Fine golden sand and clear water for swimming and water sports.
Cape Aspro cliffs
Five public footpaths explore the spectacular white cliffs.
Village square and amphitheatre
Summer events, tavernas and a gothic-style stone church of Apostle Andrew.
Festivals and events in Pissouri
- September
Celebration of Agios Andreas
Every September
A village celebration in honour of the Apostle Andrew.
- April, May, June, July, August
Summer and Easter events
Summer and Easter
Events in the village square and the open-air amphitheatre.
Festival dates move from year to year. Confirm with the community council or Visit Cyprus before you travel.
Getting to Pissouri
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 11 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Paphos Buses (OSYPA): line 630
- Limassol Buses (EMEL): line 70H
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 Pissouri (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 Pissouri
Anogyra9 km away · Home of carob pasteli, with a festival every September
Kouklia12 km away · Old Paphos and the sanctuary of Aphrodite, near her birthplace
Pachna15 km away · Once the biggest grape-growing village in Cyprus
Arsos20 km away · Six medieval fountains, centuries of winemaking and a September grape feastKeep exploring
Pissouri: questions
Why visit Pissouri?
Village and beach in one place, between Limassol and Paphos. Cliff walks at Cape Aspro on public footpaths. Halloumi and sweet Sultanina grapes.
What is there to do in Pissouri?
Pissouri Bay beach: Fine golden sand and clear water for swimming and water sports. Cape Aspro cliffs: Five public footpaths explore the spectacular white cliffs. Village square and amphitheatre: Summer events, tavernas and a gothic-style stone church of Apostle Andrew.
When is the festival in Pissouri?
Celebration of Agios Andreas: Every September. Summer and Easter events: Summer and Easter.
Can you get to Pissouri by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Paphos Buses (OSYPA) 630; Limassol Buses (EMEL) 70H. 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: Pissouri village ↗Wikipedia: Pissouri ↗