Restaurants

Lofou Village is located 26 kilometres northwest of Limassol in the geographical district of the Wine villages of Limassol and it’s built amphitheatrically surrounded by mountains.

Furthermore Lofou is connected with nearby villages by asphalted lanes. It is connected with ‘Pera Pedi’ village in the north (at a distance of 6.5 km) and from the southwest with ‘Saint Therapon’ village (at a distance of 4.5 km). In the southeast it used to be connected with ‘Alassa’ village and in the east side is connected with the villages of ‘Sylikou’, ‘Monagri’ and ‘Doros’.

The village takes its name from its position on top of a hill (‘lofos’), and has retained its name since Byzantine times. It is renowned for its pretty, old architecture, and the many winding, cobbled streets.

The leafy environs of this picturesque and traditional village are home to grapevines and almond trees, offering agrotourism in tranquil and scenic surroundings.

The village has many attractions to visit such as the Lofou Museum-Olive Press, the Old School of Lofou, Lofou Walking Trail, Vineyards, Agioi Pateres Cave, Hatjiroussos Cave and the traditional Water Fountain of Elitzi, dated from 1842. The water fountain was the point from which the residents of the village got their water supply from during the earlier years and was an important part of their everyday life. Also there are another chapels in the village, of Prophet Elias, Agia Marine and Agios Georgios. A picnic site and playground area have been constructed outside the Prophet Elias Chapel.

The Community Council and the Lofou Association of expatriates organizes every year in September, the Palouze Festival in the courtyard of the elementary school. This is a classic Cypriot dessert of grape must thickened with flour. The aim of the festival is firstly the promotion of Cypriot rural heritage and rural revitalization and other community support. The visitors can taste Palouze for free.

Agrino Restaurant

The AGRINO restaurant serves traditional cypriot cuisine full of originality and prepared with wholesome fresh produce. The dining room has a warm atmosphere with cyprus stone flagged floor, stone walls and open fireplace. It opens into the courtyard where breakfast, lunch, drinks and candelit dinners are served in the summer or whenever the temperature allows. The courtyard barbeque kitchen with wood burning oven adds a strong local flavour to the cuisine.

Breakfast features locally baked bread, greek yoghurt, homemade preserves along with seasonal fresh fruits. Light homemade platters and salads are available for lunch. Dinner is a meze of carefully prepared wholesome dishes. After dinner drinks can be served on the TERRACE overlooking the village and surrounding countryside. Wines can be selected from our large collection of mediterranean wines stored in the underground cellar, the STERNA.

Tel: 00357 25813777 – Mob: 0035796 475530 / Free WiFi

Agrovino Tavern

Costas and his family have been running the taverna for many years and with a host of experience in Cypriot cuisine and hospitality, they have become well known right across the region.The Restaurant offers a wide ranging traditional menu with specialities such as homemade Moussaka and Afelia being all-time favourites with many regular customers. Open 6 days a week, for lunch, afternoon snacks, coffee and dinner. Closed on a Monday.

Tel: 00357 25470202 – Mob: 0035799 468151 / Free WiFi

Kamares Tavern

The Tavern “Kamares” is located in the picturesque village of Lofou and it’s a traditional place, built of stone and decorated with antiques. Enjoy quality food with 18 varieties of appetizers, salads, main dishes with 13 exclusive, unique, our own recipes, and a wide variety of pastries.
Open 6 days a week, for lunch, afternoon snacks, coffee and dinner. Closed on Mondays.

Tel: 00357 25470719 / Free WiFi

Agrovino Wine Bar

The Coffee Shop and Roof Terrace provide an additional venue with a breathtaking view across Cyprus towards the Salt Lake at Akrotiri. While away the afternoon with a coffee, an ice cream or delicious dessert.The Wine Cellar offers a vast selection of local produce with an opportunity to sample many of the tastes of traditional Cyprus. Don’t forget to taste our refreshing juices of our own production (e.g. orange, pomegranate, etc).

Tel: 00357 25470202 – Mob: 0035799 468151 / Free WiFi

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