Paphos & Akamas · Paphos district
Tala Τάλα
Hillside village with sea views and the Agios Neophytos monastery
Tala is a large hillside village 6 km north of Paphos with wide sea views. The monastery of Agios Neophytos, with its painted cave hermitage, is 1 km away.
Why visit Tala
- Agios Neophytos monastery and the painted Enkleistra cave
- Sunset views over Paphos and the sea
- Very close to Paphos town
Paphos & Akamas, Paphos district
290 metres
Paphos, about 7 km as the crow flies
Any time; late afternoon for views.
Village tavernas, Citrus
A few buses a day
About the village Tala
Tala is a large suburban village at about 290 metres, 6 km north of Paphos, where many British residents have homes. It grows vines, citrus, carobs, olives, almonds and walnuts.
One kilometre north stands the monastery founded by Saint Neophytos the Recluse, born in Kato Drys in 1134, whose rock-cut cell (Enkleistra) is decorated with frescoes.
Tala in pictures
Things to do in Tala
Agios Neophytos monastery
The monastery and the frescoed cave hermitage of the saint.
Village square
Tavernas and views towards Paphos.
Festivals and events in Tala
Tala 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 Tala
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:
- Paphos Buses (OSYPA): line 604
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 Tala (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 Tala
Lemba3 km away · A Cultural Village with a reconstructed prehistoric settlement
Kathikas9 km away · Wine village above the Avakas Gorge, with a moving Easter tradition
Episkopi (Paphos)10 km away · A giant rock, nesting falcons and the cell of St Hilarion
Pano Arodes11 km away · On the edge of Akamas, with a love-potion legendKeep exploring
Tala: questions
Why visit Tala?
Agios Neophytos monastery and the painted Enkleistra cave. Sunset views over Paphos and the sea. Very close to Paphos town.
What is there to do in Tala?
Agios Neophytos monastery: The monastery and the frescoed cave hermitage of the saint. Village square: Tavernas and views towards Paphos.
When is the festival in Tala?
Tala has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Tala by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Paphos Buses (OSYPA) 604. 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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