Pitsilia · Nicosia district
Platanistasa Πλατανιστάσα
Stavros tou Agiasmati, a UNESCO church with a full painted interior
Platanistasa is a Pitsilia village on the north side of Troodos. Nearby, the church of Stavros tou Agiasmati has one of the most complete fresco programmes of the late 15th century.
Why visit Platanistasa
- Stavros tou Agiasmati (UNESCO) with richly painted walls
- Mountain scenery on the northern slopes of Troodos
- A quiet drive through the Pitsilia hills
Pitsilia, Nicosia district
940 metres
Limassol, about 30 km as the crow flies
Spring to autumn.
Mountain fruit
A few buses a day
About the village Platanistasa
Platanistasa lies at about 940 metres, 14 km south-west of Mitsero. Pre-Christian graves have been found in the village, and in 1474 it was granted to a relative of Catherine Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus.
The church of Stavros tou Agiasmati, outside the village, is one of the ten Painted Churches in the Troodos Region on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Platanistasa in pictures
Things to do in Platanistasa
Stavros tou Agiasmati (UNESCO)
A steep-roofed church whose walls are covered in late 15th-century paintings.
Pitsilia drive
Combine with Lagoudera, Alona and Polystypos.
Festivals and events in Platanistasa
Platanistasa 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 Platanistasa
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:
- Nicosia Public Transport: line 61
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 Platanistasa (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 Platanistasa
Alona1 km away · A painters’ village with a November Zivania Festival
Askas3 km away · Towering stone walls and hand-baked roof tiles under Mount Papoutsa
Polystypos3 km away · One of the highest villages, with a hazelnut-forest trail
Agros4 km away · The rose village: rose water, cured meats and a May Rose FestivalKeep exploring
Platanistasa: questions
Why visit Platanistasa?
Stavros tou Agiasmati (UNESCO) with richly painted walls. Mountain scenery on the northern slopes of Troodos. A quiet drive through the Pitsilia hills.
What is there to do in Platanistasa?
Stavros tou Agiasmati (UNESCO): A steep-roofed church whose walls are covered in late 15th-century paintings. Pitsilia drive: Combine with Lagoudera, Alona and Polystypos.
When is the festival in Platanistasa?
Platanistasa has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Platanistasa by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Nicosia Public Transport 61. 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: Platanistasa ↗UNESCO: Painted Churches in the Troodos Region ↗