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Arsos, Cyprus (Limassol District): What A Lovely Village!
Arsos, Cyprus…
…a visit to the picturesque village of Arsos is a must, if you are looking for tranquil holidays in the mountains of Limassol district on our beautiful island!
What a wonderful experience!
If you love agrotourism, then Arsos is a place you should include in your holiday itinerary. You won’t regret it, as it is one of the most picturesque villages in the Limassol district.
Arsos is a wine producing village located in the mountains. Like other agrotourism villages on the island, Arsos offers tranquility, peace and quiet. It’s a serene escape from the buzz of the city that you should visit at least once.
Traditional stone-built houses and narrow streets, restaurants and taverns, hospitable locals, greenery and flowers, breathtaking viewpoints are some of the village’s characteristics.
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About Arsos, Cyprus
What a scenic village Arsos is!
The Village’s Location
The lovely village of Arsos is located in the Limassol district, built on the slopes of Laona mountain at an altitude of 850 meters. It’s just 42 km from Limassol city and 45 km from Paphos.
The Name of the Village
There are two versions about how the village got its name.
The first version is the following…
…it is believed that the name “Arsos” comes from the Holy Alsos (grove) of the Goddess Aphrodite, where the village is built.
The second version is that the name “Arsos” comes from its status as one of the four towns founded by Ptolemy Philadelphos in the honor of Arsinoe.
History
From 1920 to 1960, there was an important development in Arsos and that’s why the residents of the village were total population of a 2000.
However, due to the unprofitable viticulture, the bad road network (in those days) and the search for a better fortune in the cities, most residents moved to the cities of the island. That resulted to the decay and abandonment of the village.
Nowadays, there are only around 300 residents left in the village of Arsos who keep the traditions and customs untouched by time.
The Arsos
Development Association
The Arsos Development Association aims to maintain the traditions and customs of the villagers of Arsos. Another aim of the Association is to preserve the village’s architectural character together with modern development in order to make the village a viable place for the young people.
The main activities of the Association are tree planting every January, Eastern festivities, the Cyprus night in June, the August Festival, the Palouze Feast, etc.
Wine Producing Village
Arsos is one of the largest wine producing villages on the island.
Since ancient times, the village of Arsos has been practicing the winemaking tradition. Today the locals of the village make their own wine (especially red wine). They grow mainly dark grapes, xynisteri and new varieties suitable for wine production.
The wine is kept in big earthenware jars.
In Arsos, they also produce the famous spirit of Zivania.
Arsos’ Famous Dishes
Famous delicacies that can be found in Arsos are…
- Palouzes
- Epsima
- Biscuits with epsima
- Shoudzioukos
- Kiofterka
- Kattimerka
- Arkatena
- Glyko
- and many others
Most of the above dishes are sweet traditional delicacies (like palouzes and shoudzioukos) made from grape juice.
Grape Feast = The village of Arsos holds a Grape Feast every year at the end of September to celebrate its harvest. Visitors can taste the delicious traditional delicacies made from grape juice and watch the locals how they make them.
It’s an experience you might want to add in your itinerary.
Also, during the Grape Feast, there are folkloric entertainment and wine tasting.
Palouzes or Cyprus Grape Jelly = a pudding made with two basic ingredients – either fresh grape juice during autumn or concentrated grape juice (petimezi or epsima, in Cypriot) in case no fresh juice is available. Flour is added to the juice and it is cooked until the jelly is produced.
It’s a Cyprus Sweet and it’s delicious! You should try it out!
The Architectural Charm of the
Village
Arsos is a charming village with its houses built close to each other. There are lengthy houses, spacious two-roomed houses and two-storied houses, all built with stones and tiled roofs.
Agrotourism in Arsos
The scenic village of Arsos with the narrow streets and the stone-built houses is an idyllic place for agrotourism!
(See below our section on Arsos accommodation for more information).
Overall, Arsos is a picturesque, wine, agrotourism village where you can have a brilliant time!
Rent a car to visit this pretty village, it’s well worth it!
Arsos, Cyprus: Accommodation
Arsos is a unique, beautiful village in the Limassol mountains where you can have a superb agrotourism holiday!
Old houses have been renovated and nowadays welcome holidaymakers, both local and foreign visitors.
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Arsos, Cyprus: Things to Do
Taste the
Local Wine
Since the village of Arsos is one of the biggest wine villages on the island, you should definitely try out the local wine.
Wine tasting is fun, enjoyable and informative. Try it out, you have nothing to lose, only to gain a wonderful experience!
Visit the Village Square
If you need a rest from exploring the village, visit the Village Square where you can have a delicious lunch or a cup of Cypriot coffee.
Visit The Observation
Point of Agios Constantinos
Panoramic views!
This observation point is located at Agios Constantinos, in the village of Arsos, somewhere along the road which leads from Arsos to Agios Nicolaos of Paphos, on the borders of the district of Limassol (Lemesos in Greek) and Paphos.
In the Southeast, you can admire the Laona mountain covered by traditional vineyards. These vineyards produce fine black and white grapes. From these fine grapes the villagers produce excellent quality red and white wines.
From this view point you can also see the communities of Dora, Arsos as well as other villages, like Salamiou, Mesana and Arminou.
In addition, you can view the valley of the River Diarizos and you can admire the magnificent views of the Paphos Forest, the mountains of Kykkos and the Throne of Virgin Mary (Throni).
If you love landscapes, you should pay this observation point a visit. You won’t regret it!
Hike The
Nature Trail of “The Six Fountains”
Ready to hike?
You will love this nature trail as it has rich flora such as plane trees, willows, poplars, walnut-trees, etc.
This nature trail joins the 6 Medieval Fountains along the river. In the old times, these 6 Fountains played an important role for the residents of the village, because there was no running water in the houses.
The 6 Fountains are…
- Vrissi ton Athkion
- Oss Arkadjin Fountain
- Pano Vrissi
- Kostena
- Koupas
- To Poulin
The Fountains were a source of life for water supply and irrigation purposes.
Visit The
Folk Art Museum
The museum is a building from the 19th century and an ancient monument. It houses tools, furniture and utensils from older times in relation to viticulture and other occupations of the residents of the village.
Visit the Byzantine
Church of Apostle Philippos
(This church was declared an ancient monument by the Department of Antiquities).
The church of the village is dedicated to Apostle Philippos, the Protector Saint of the village, and it’s located in the middle of Arsos. This church was built in the 13th century and has been repaired several times since then.
Specifically, the construction of the bell-tower dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, between the years 1912 and 1914. The women’s loft was constructed in 1948.
Next to the church is the chapel of Agia Mariamni, the sister of Apostle Philippos.
The name day of Apostle Philippos, the Protector Saint of Arsos village, is celebrated on the 14th of November. Every 14th of November, a fair takes place at the Square of the village.
Street vendors set their stands in the Square and sell their products to the villagers and worshippers who come from all over the island to the village for the fair to celebrate the Apostle’s name day.
There is another church in the village, a second one, dedicated to Panayia (Virgin Mary) Chryseleousa of the Catholics.
In the ancient times, this small Medieval church was a Latin Monastery.
Explore the
Village of Arsos on Foot
What a better way to see a place than by walking it!
Wear your hiking shoes, take a bottle of water with you, your camera and start exploring the village of Arsos and its narrow streets. It’s a fantastic experience to walk, see, admire and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
Taste The
Local Food & Wine
Try the local food (which is delicious) cooked with local fresh ingredients and taste the local wine in this restaurant for an unforgettable food and wine experience!
Explore More
Mountain Villages Near Arsos
Since you will have a rental car, take the opportunity and visit more mountain villages near Arsos. It’s a wonderful experience, exploring the mountain villages of the Limassol district. Trust us, you will love it!
For road trips in Arsos and other villages near Arsos check out Routes 8 and 11 (Cyprus Routes) for some inspiration.
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Arsos, Cyprus: Food & Drink
Here’s what we recommend for a delicious meal in the scenic village of Arsos…
Arsos Restaurant & Café (Cuisine: Greek)
Address: Central Square, 4770 Arsos, Limassol, Cyprus
Tel: +357 99 277277
Try the meat meze! It’s delicious! Family-run business, welcoming staff, wonderful atmosphere and impeccable service. Unforgettable food and wine experience! It’s 5/5 stars from us.
Please note that there are restaurants that are closed for the winter season. So check before you go if the restaurant you wish to visit is open. It will save you the trouble.
How to Get to Arsos, Cyprus
You can get to Arsos village from any district of the island, as long as you have a car.
To rent a car visit car rentals in Cyprus for more information.
The picturesque village of Arsos is located in the Limassol district, between the 2 legal airports of the island, Larnaca Airport (LCA) and Paphos Airport (PFO) – flights to Cyprus.
Please note that although the village of Arsos is located between the 2 legal airports of the island (Larnaca Airport and Paphos Airport), it’s closer to Paphos Airport.
So take it into account when booking your air tickets (flights to Cyprus) and taxi transfer.
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Once you book your air tickets (flights to Cyprus) and your taxi airport transfer, come back here to read about the road directions to the scenic village of Arsos.
Road Directions to Arsos Village,
Limassol District
If you are in Paphos Airport or Larnaca Airport, take the motorway and head towards Limassol district (the road sign says Lemesos (Greek = Λεμεσός) instead of Limassol). Please remember that we drive on the left side of the road.
Once in Limassol, from A6 take the road to E601. Keep going straight until you reach the village of Arsos. There are also road signs to help you out with the directions.
Arsos, Cyprus: Getting Around
Arsos village is walkable, but to get there you will need a car (visit car rentals in Cyprus for information on renting a car on the island).
…And that wraps up our article on Arsos, Cyprus. We hope you have a wonderful holiday here on our island. :-)
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