Troodos, Marathasa & Solea · Limassol district
Treis Elies Τρεις Ελιές
A tiny valley village of wooden-roofed chapels and Venetian bridges
Treis Elies is a tiny medieval village on the edge of Marathasa, birthplace of an 18th-century archbishop, with small wooden-roofed churches and Venetian bridges nearby.
Why visit Treis Elies
- Remote and peaceful, deep in the Troodos forest
- Small wooden-roofed churches of Archangelos Michael and Agia Paraskevi
- The Venetian bridges of Mylos and Agios Andronikos
Troodos, Marathasa & Solea, Limassol district
800 metres
Limassol, about 36 km as the crow flies
Late spring to autumn.
Mountain fruit, Walnuts
A few buses a day
About the village Treis Elies
Treis Elies has existed since the Middle Ages and was part of the royal estates in the Frankish period. It was the birthplace of Chrysanthos (1767–1810), Archbishop of Cyprus under Ottoman rule.
It is one of the smallest villages in this guide, a place for quiet walks and traditional guesthouses, with medieval stone bridges hidden in the surrounding forest.
Treis Elies in pictures
Things to do in Treis Elies
Archangelos Michael chapel
A small wooden-roofed church of the 17th or 18th century.
Agia Paraskevi
A small 17th-century wooden-roofed church.
Venetian bridges
The bridges of Mylos and Agios Andronikos in the area.
Festivals and events in Treis Elies
Treis Elies 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 Treis Elies
A few buses a day
On a typical weekday (Monday, 12 October 2026) about 4 bus trips in both directions stop within 800 m of the village, on these lines:
- Limassol Buses (EMEL): line 62A
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 Treis Elies (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 Treis Elies
Lemythou3 km away · A high amphitheatre village 8 km from the ski slopes
Prodromos4 km away · The highest village in Cyprus, with snow in winter and cool summers
Pedoulas5 km away · Cherry orchards and a UNESCO painted church in the Marathasa valley
Moutoullas6 km away · A tiny Marathasa village with a UNESCO church from about 1280Keep exploring
Treis Elies: questions
Why visit Treis Elies?
Remote and peaceful, deep in the Troodos forest. Small wooden-roofed churches of Archangelos Michael and Agia Paraskevi. The Venetian bridges of Mylos and Agios Andronikos.
What is there to do in Treis Elies?
Archangelos Michael chapel: A small wooden-roofed church of the 17th or 18th century. Agia Paraskevi: A small 17th-century wooden-roofed church. Venetian bridges: The bridges of Mylos and Agios Andronikos in the area.
When is the festival in Treis Elies?
Treis Elies has no major annual festival listed. Easter and the village saint’s day are the liveliest times.
Can you get to Treis Elies by bus?
Yes, but only a few buses a day on weekdays: Limassol Buses (EMEL) 62A. 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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