Vouni, Cyprus (Limassol District): A Picturesque, Traditional Village

Vouni, Cyprus…

With its stone-built, traditional houses with wooden doors, windows and balconies, cobbled narrow streets and alleys, vine yards, taverns and agrotourism lodgings, Vouni welcomes both locals and visitors of the island every year.

This mesmerizing stone-built village “stole” our heart! What a magnificent experience to be there!

Vouni is located in the Limassol district in the mountains of our island.

It’s a brilliant idea to include it in your itinerary, because you will experience the warm welcome of the locals, wine tasting as Vouni is a wine village, the delicious taste of local food cooked with local ingredients and so on.

Stroll the cobbled alleys at your own pace and admire the rich architectural heritage of the village.

As you can see, a visit to this picturesque village in the Limassol district is a must. Include it in your holiday itinerary and you will enjoy every moment of your visit there.

For more information on Vouni in Cyprus, just click the quick links below to guide you through the article.

Quick links:

• About Vouni, Cyprus
• Accommodation
• Things to Do
• Food & Drink
• How to Get to Vouni, Cyprus
• Getting Around

About Vouni, Cyprus

Location of the Village

This small, beautiful, traditional, wine village is located in the Limassol district in the Krasochoria (wine villages) region, on an altitude of 800 meters above sea level.

The Village’s Name

The village was named Vouni due its location, where it is built. Vouni means “low/small mountain”.

History

It is believed that the village of Vouni existed since the Middle Ages, as (according to the Great Cyprus Encyclopedia) it is marked on Venetian maps as “Voni”.

However, it was marked north of the village of Kivides and not at its present location.

In the old days, there were 4 settlements in the area of the present village. These 4 settlements were built on low mountains. Due to the plague that struck the island in 1692, three of the settlements were desolated. They were called Pera Vouni, Velonaka and Ais Mamas.

Vouni was the settlement that was salvaged. Its protector was Saint John the Baptist. The residents from the 3 settlements that survived the plague moved to Vouni village.

A Wine Village

Vouni is a wonderful wine producing village that has cultivated vines since ancient times.

Up until the 90’s, 40% of the land of Vouni was covered with vineyards.

However, nowadays, due to rural depopulation, viticulture has been significantly reduced.

In 2001 the number of residents in Vouni was 136.

Agrotourism in Vouni

This picturesque village with the cobbled streets and stone-built houses is perfect for agrotourism!

(See below our section on Vouni accommodation for more information).

Overall, Vouni is a picturesque, charming, wine, agrotourism village where you can have a wonderful time!

Rent a car to visit this pretty village, it’s well worth it!

Vouni, Cyprus: Accommodation

Vouni is perfect for agrotourism!

Many old houses have been restored and today they are by far the best accommodation options in the village. They welcome both local and foreign visitors.

Try out…

Oinou Strata - Adults Only

and

Serenity Boutique House

These two accommodations are both located in the village of Vouni…

…and they are both exceptional!

Oinou Strata – Adults Only

The attention to detail is exquisite! You will love Oinou Strata if you are looking for a traditional, luxurious, relaxing getaway in one of the most beautiful, old villages in the Limassol district…Vouni!

Beautiful, clean suites, great breakfast, welcoming and helpful staff; and the ambience…nothing can beat that…exceptional atmosphere and character! 5/5 stars!

Serenity Boutique House

Spotless accommodation! If you are looking to relax in a tranquil environment, try Serenity.

Perfect location (center of the village), restaurants are within walking distance, comfortable beds, welcoming atmosphere, lovely interior. Overall a lovely place! 5/5 stars!

Vouni, Cyprus: Things to Do

Wine Tasting

Not in Vouni, but very close to the village of Vouni (5 to 7 minutes away by car), in the beautiful village of Koilani (also spelled Kilani) you will find a lovely and welcoming winery called Vlassides Winery.

If you love wine, then you might want to consider paying it a visit!

(Tel. +357 97 789560).

Visit the Caves

• Cave of Panayia (Virgin Mary)
• Cave of Moulos

It is believed that these 2 very old caves have been used as catacombs during the early Christian times.

Visit the Square of the Village

What a remarkable Square!

In the Square you can enjoy a cup of coffee or a nice lunch or dinner. Pay it a visit and you won’t regret it!

Visit the Olive Mill

The Olive Mill has been reserved and is open for visits.

Visit the Venetian and the Ottoman Water Basins/Reservoirs

These 2 reservoirs were built during the Venetian occupation and during the Turkish occupation to supply fresh water to the residents of the village. Now, this water is not drinkable.

Visit the Museum of Folk Art

In this museum you will find furniture, elements of daily life and clothing of people who resided in Vouni village during the last century.

Visit the Ecclesiastical Museum

This museum was founded in 2021 and it houses ancient icons of the 16th century.

Visit the Churches of Vouni Village

• Church of Timios Prodromos = the main church of the village. Stone-built church with magnificent 19th century frescoes in its interior.
• Church of Panayia (Virgin Mary) Peravouniotissa = a stone-built Basilica located about 1km from the village. From there you will see panoramic views of Vouni.
• Chapel of Chrysosotiros = it’s located on a hill just outside Vouni. It celebrates on the 6th of August with a large festival in its courtyard.
• Chapel of Ayios Ioannis Rossos (Saint John the Russian) = it’s the only chapel on the island that is dedicated to Saint John the Russian.
• Chapel of Ayios Mamas = it was built in 1938 with local stone. It’s a Basilica with a dome.
• Monastery of Resurrection = it’s located about 4 km south of Vouni. A lovely place to visit.

Explore the Village of Vouni on Foot

The best way to see a place is to walk it!

Put on your most comfortable shoes, take a bottle of water with you and start exploring the village and its cobbled alleys and streets. If you are an architecture lover, you will love Vouni!

Stone-built houses with wooden windows, doors and balconies will mesmerize you!

Taste Local Food & Wine

There are quite a few food establishments in Vouni…so if you are a foodie, you will love it!

Try the local food (which is delicious) cooked with local fresh ingredients and taste the local wine for an unforgettable food and wine experience!

Just take a look at these restaurants.

Explore More Mountainous Villages Near Vouni by Renting a Car

If you wish to visit Vouni village you will have to rent a car.

If you rent a car, then that’s an opportunity to explore more mountain villages near Vouni, like Pachna, Koilani and Pera Pedi…and more if you like.

Check out Route 11 (Cyprus Routes) for some inspiration.

For more information on rental cars visit car rentals in Cyprus…

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…to see their car rental prices. They are trustworthy and willing to go beyond to satisfy the customer.

Just click the link above to check them out. It’s well worth it.

Vouni, Cyprus: Food & Drink

Here’s what we recommend for a delicious meal in the picturesque village of Vouni…

To Vouniotiko (Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly)

Address: 4772 Vouni, Limassol, Cyprus

Tel: +357 99 316979

We love the food here! It’s delicious! Best meze ever! Welcoming staff and nice atmosphere. It’s 5/5 stars from us.

Takis Tavern (Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek)

Address: 12 Andrea Vlami, 4772 Vouni, Limassol, Cyprus

Tel: +357 25 943631

Quality food! Very good service, nice atmosphere, delicious food. 5/5 stars.

How to Get to Vouni, Cyprus

As you already know, Vouni village is located in the Limassol district, but you can get there from any district of the island.

To do that, you will need a rental car (visit car rentals in Cyprus for information on renting a car on the island).

The picturesque village of Vouni is located between the 2 legal airports of the island, Larnaca Airport (LCA) and Paphos Airport (PFO) – flights to Cyprus.

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 beautiful village of Vouni.

Road Directions to Vouni 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 F606. Head towards Avdimou. From Avdimou keep going straight and head towards Pachna village. From Pachna village follow the road signs to Vouni.

Vouni, Cyprus: Getting Around

You can explore the village of Vouni 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).

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…And that wraps up our article on Vouni, Cyprus. We hope you have a wonderful holiday here on our island. :-)

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