Omodos and the Wine Villages

Omodos is a wine village in the foothills of the Troodos mountains, roughly 40 km north-west of Limassol and about 50 to 60 minutes by car. The village is organised around a cobbled square with the Monastery of the Holy Cross, and the narrow lanes hold wine cellars, traditional food shops and tavernas. Visitors can taste local wines and Commandaria, the sweet wine traditionally made in the district, and buy handmade lace and local sweets. The nearby villages of Vouni and Pachna are part of the same wine region, and many visitors combine the trip with a stop at a winery. The village is quiet in the morning and busier in the afternoon when tour groups arrive. The road climbs through vineyards with views toward the coast. A car is the most flexible way to visit, and a designated driver is advisable if wine is tasted. Public transport is limited.