Larnaca hills · Larnaca district
Psematismenos Ψεματισμένος
A quiet village with an ancient olive tree park
Psematismenos is a small, peaceful village just off the Larnaca–Limassol motorway, with a 16th-century church full of old frescoes and a park of ancient olive trees.
Why visit Psematismenos
- Agia Marina church with old frescoes
- A park of ancient olive trees
- A peaceful stop just off the motorway
Larnaca hills, Larnaca district
Limassol, about 29 km as the crow flies
Spring and autumn.
Olive oil, Citrus
A few buses a day
About the village Psematismenos
The area has been lived in since prehistoric times, and the village probably dates to the Byzantine period. It grows citrus, olives and carobs.
Its church of Agia Marina dates back to the 16th century. It was rebuilt in 1886, keeping many old frescoes in the sanctuary, and its iconostasis dates to 1850.
Psematismenos in pictures
Things to do in Psematismenos
Agia Marina church
16th-century origins, old frescoes and an 1850 iconostasis.
Ancient olive tree park
Gnarled old olive trees on the edge of the village.
Festivals and events in Psematismenos
Psematismenos 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 Psematismenos
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 8 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Larnaca Public Transport: line 402
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 Psematismenos (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 Psematismenos
Tochni2 km away · Golden stone houses, cycling and a legend of St Helena
Kalavasos5 km away · Neolithic Tenta, old copper mines and a peaceful reservoir
Kato Drys10 km away · Birthplace of St Neophytos, with a Bee Museum and a July music festival
Vavla11 km away · A preserved white-stone village of honey and icon-painting nunsKeep exploring
Psematismenos: questions
Why visit Psematismenos?
Agia Marina church with old frescoes. A park of ancient olive trees. A peaceful stop just off the motorway.
What is there to do in Psematismenos?
Agia Marina church: 16th-century origins, old frescoes and an 1850 iconostasis. Ancient olive tree park: Gnarled old olive trees on the edge of the village.
When is the festival in Psematismenos?
Psematismenos has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Psematismenos by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Larnaca Public Transport 402. 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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