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Now-a-days Omodos is so much more than just the Monastery. It is the centre of the mountain wine producing area with no less than 5 wineries, all of which you can visit to taste the wine and see how it is produced.

Many nature trails originate in and around Omodos.

Many original cottage industries live in the quaint winding streets and lanes of this old stone built village. Lace making, Glass blowing, jewellery making, traditional village bakeries, cheese making and so many more.

Then there are the original and ancient preserved houses, some of which are open as museums. The old – still working – village wine press and of course the restored, spacious village square surrounded by lovely old houses and cafes all looking on to the cobble-stone square that hosts weddings and many other annual celebrations.

Every Easter, from the Monastery, a priest takes the holy cross on a procession around the village and blesses each village house. Tradition has it that this event is welcomed by the householder by firing his shotgun in the air – as the priest arrives and as he leaves. This tradition is to use the gun as a demonstration of the power of the cross. Holy Cross day is celebrated by a fair and party in the square on 14th of September of each year.

Omodos values its heritage. It does not live in the past – indeed it is one of the most progressive villages in Cyrus. Every resident is careful to preserve the wonderful ambience and traditional village atmosphere, so visiting Omodos today is not so very different from a visit say, 100 years ago – except for the donkeys. It’s not true that all the donkeys are in Paphos! – there are still a few in Omodos for you to see and pet. The villagers love their donkeys and so will you. Of course motorised transport holds sway but not in the village centre. The quaint winding little streets and lanes are far too narrow for cars and in any event they are forbidden by statute.

So many things to see and do; Omodos then and now. Omodos will welcome you and you will welcome Omodos. THE mountain village. A true Cypriot experience.