Larnaca hills · Larnaca district
Tochni Τόχνη
Golden stone houses, cycling and a legend of St Helena
Tochni is a pretty agrotourism village of golden Tochni-stone houses, halfway between Larnaca and Limassol, with cycling and horse-riding in the countryside.
Why visit Tochni
- Restored stone houses in a quiet valley
- Cycling, horse-riding and a 2.8 km nature trail
- The church said to be founded by St Helena
Larnaca hills, Larnaca district
Limassol, about 28 km as the crow flies
Spring and autumn for cycling.
Village halloumi, Olive oil
A few buses a day
About the village Tochni
Tochni lies about 36 km south-west of Larnaca, next to Choirokoitia, and is one of the oldest villages on the island. The houses are built of Tochni stone, quarried nearby, and many have been restored for agrotourism.
The church of Saints Constantine and Helena stands on the site of one said to have been founded by St Helena, returning from the Holy Land with a piece of the True Cross. Tochni had a mixed population until 1974, and its mosque and the ruins of a Latin church remain.
Tochni in pictures
Things to do in Tochni
Saints Constantine and Helena church
Overlooked by the ruins of a Latin church.
Byzantine Museum
A small museum of icons.
Cycling and riding
Bike centres and horse-riding in the village.
Exploring Nature trail
A 2.8 km circular walk.
Festivals and events in Tochni
Tochni 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 Tochni
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 401
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 Tochni (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 Tochni
Psematismenos2 km away · A quiet village with an ancient olive tree park
Kalavasos3 km away · Neolithic Tenta, old copper mines and a peaceful reservoir
Kato Drys8 km away · Birthplace of St Neophytos, with a Bee Museum and a July music festival
Vavla8 km away · A preserved white-stone village of honey and icon-painting nunsKeep exploring
Tochni: questions
Why visit Tochni?
Restored stone houses in a quiet valley. Cycling, horse-riding and a 2.8 km nature trail. The church said to be founded by St Helena.
What is there to do in Tochni?
Saints Constantine and Helena church: Overlooked by the ruins of a Latin church. Byzantine Museum: A small museum of icons. Cycling and riding: Bike centres and horse-riding in the village. Exploring Nature trail: A 2.8 km circular walk.
When is the festival in Tochni?
Tochni has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Tochni by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Larnaca Public Transport 401. 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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