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Lofou, Cyprus (Limassol District): What a Charming Village!
Lofou, Cyprus…
…this small, agrotourism, stone-built with tile roofs and wooden doors village is a lovely charm – a gem – in the mountains of Limassol!
Scenic and traditional, small and charming, peaceful and quiet…what a lovely village!
Include Lofou in your holiday itinerary and you will have an excellent experience! Take it from us, the locals, that we have visited Lofou many times as we have family friends there.
It might be a small village but it’s so picturesque and welcoming.
It’s the perfect place for agrotourism, away from the buzz of the Limassol city. If you love scenic villages then Lofou won’t disappoint you!
For more information on Lofou in Cyprus, just click the quick links below to guide you through the article.
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About Lofou, Cyprus
What a charming village!
The Location of the Village
Lofou village is located in the Limassol district (Lemesos in Greek) at an altitude of 780 meters. It’s only 26 km away from Limassol city and it’s surrounded by the neighboring villages of Pera Pedi and Ayios Therapon.
The Name of the Village
Lofou is built on top of a hill (hill means lofos in Greek, hence “Lofou”). It has retained the name Lofou since Byzantine times.
History
Due to the Arab invasions, the islanders were forced to abandon the coast to protect themselves. Therefore, they built the village of Lofou during those invasions.
According to Leontios Machairas, the historian, Lofou was gifted around 1392 along with some other villages by the King James I to his brother Janot de Lusignan, Lord of Beirut.
According to Porakos (2004), during the British rule, Lofou was transformed into a large vine. That changed the image of the village due to the continuous plantations of vines.
Today, Lofou is a charming, agrotourism resort in the beautiful mountains of Limassol.
Traditional Products Produced in
Lofou
- Delicious Wine
- The famous spirit of the island called Zivania
- Palouzes or Cyprus Grape Jelly = Pudding
Grape Feast = The village of Lofou 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
Lofou is so photogenic that you might want to take the camera with you. It’s famous for the beautiful, old architecture of its houses with the tile roofs and wooden doors and windows and its cobbled streets.
You will most certainly enjoy a stroll around the village!
Agrotourism in Lofou
The scenic village of Lofou is perfect for agrotourism! Nowadays, it is considered an agrotourism resort where holidaymakers, locals and foreign visitors alike, visit the village for its beauty, tranquility and scenic surroundings.
(See below our section on Lofou accommodation for more information).
Overall, Lofou is a charming, scenic, agrotourism resort where you can have a wonderful time!
Rent a car to visit this pretty village, it’s well worth it!
Lofou, Cyprus: Accommodation
Since the beautiful village of Lofou is a popular agrotourism resort among the locals and foreign visitors of the island, there are quite a few accommodation establishments that you can book for your stay there.
Two wonderful accommodation options in Lofou in which you can have a pleasant, relaxing, enjoyable holiday away from the buzz of the city, are…
Apokryfo Traditional Guesthouse(This beautiful, stone-built guesthouse offers a tranquil stay in the charming village of Lofou).
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Palazzino Luxury Suites(You will have a memorable time, an amazing experience in Palazzino!)
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Lofou, Cyprus: Things to Do
Visit The Olive Mill Museum
The old Olive Mill of Lofou is property of the Church.
It’s a rectangular stone-built building with 2 rooms, built around the 20th century. In this small museum you will find the means of producing olive oil in the one room. The other room was used as a warehouse.
Visit The Old School of Lofou
The old school of Lofou is a classic building, built on the highest point of the village. So you might want to pay it a visit.
Hike Lofou
Nature Trail
Put on your hiking shoes and start walking, following this lovely nature trail which is about 1,5 km long and leads onto a descending path towards the traditional faucet of Elitji.
This faucet dates back to 1842 and it was an important part of the villagers’ daily life, because the faucet is where the villagers of Lofou used to collect water until 1953.
After 1953, concrete fountains in the village were built by the British.
Visit The
Church of Virgin Mary And The Chapel of Prophet Elias
Looking over the entire village of Lofou, you will find this 19th century church which is dedicated to the Annunciation of Virgin Mary and is built on a small hill on the west side of Lofou village.
Nearby the above church, you will find a small chapel dedicated to the Prophet Elias whose icon is believed to have miraculous powers.
Other chapels of the village are the ones dedicated to Ayios Georgios and Ayia Marina.
Explore the
Village of Lofou on Foot
What an experience to walk through the cobbled alleys of this beautiful stone-built village.
So put on your comfortable shoes, take your backpack and a bottle of water, your camera and start strolling the narrow streets of Lofou.
It’s going to be an amazing experience as you will see the village like locals do! Walk it, see it, admire it! You will most certainly enjoy this wonderful experience, especially if you love strolling!
Whilst you are walking, you will see the charming and wonderful architecture of the village; stone and wood. Stone-built houses and wooden doors and windows, cobbled streets and friendly locals will mesmerize you.
Taste The
Local Food
Are you a foodie? :-)
If so, wonderful! :-)
If you wish to add an unforgettable food experience in your holiday itinerary visit the restaurants/taverns of Lofou.
Take a look at this restaurant for a memorable food experience!
Explore More
Mountain Villages Near Lofou
Since you will have a rental car to visit Lofou, it’s a shame not to visit neighboring villages. They are equally as beautiful and as charming and above all you will add another wonderful experience in your holiday itinerary.
So check out Routes/Road Trips 8 and 11 (Cyprus Routes) for some inspiration.
If you need information on renting a car visit car rentals in Cyprus…
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Lofou, Cyprus: Food & Drink
Try Agrovino (Lofou Tavern) for a delicious meal!
Agrovino (Lofou Tavern) (Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly)
Address: Lofou Agrovino, 4716 Lofou, Limassol, Cyprus
Tel: +357 25 470202
Lovely traditional tavern serving delicious Cypriot food! The service is impeccable! Amazing atmosphere and welcoming staff! You will have a memorable time in Lofou Tavern! 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 Lofou, Cyprus
You will need a car to get to the beautiful village of Lofou.
To rent a car visit car rentals in Cyprus for more information.
The picturesque village of Lofou 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 Lofou 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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Book your Cyprus Airport Transfer… to check out the taxi transfer fees from and to the airport.
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 picturesque village of Lofou.
Road Directions to Lofou 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 Lofou. There are also road signs to help you out with the directions.
(For some inspiration for road trips around the district of Limassol check out Routes 8 and 11 – Cyprus Routes/Road Trips).
Lofou, Cyprus: Getting Around
You can explore the wonderful village of Lofou on foot, 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 Lofou, Cyprus. We hope you have a wonderful holiday here on our island. :-)
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