The picturesque village of Pedoulas is nestled among pine forests and cherry orchards in the Marathas Valley, deep in the Troodos Mountains at an altitude of about 1,100 metres above sea level. The name "Pedoulas" is believed to be derived from the words "pediada" meaning "valley" and "las" meaning "people".
The village is very popular with foreign tourists, especially during the summer. Visitors appreciate Pedulas for its pleasant atmosphere, mild climate, peace and quiet. This is a place where you can relax from the hustle and bustle of the big city, enjoy clean nature, beautiful landscapes, ride a bicycle.
There are many interesting places to visit in the village. Such as, for example, the local Byzantine Museum, which contains religious objects brought from several churches at once. Or the Folk Art Museum, where you can look at traditional local handicrafts.
However, the most popular attraction of Pedoulas village is the Church of Archangel Michael, which was built back in 1474 with money from the priest Vasilios Chamados. In 1985 it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its main feature is the marvellous wall paintings depicting scenes from the New Testament and the faces of various saints by the famous artist Minas of Mirianfoussa.
Another popular place in Pedoulas is the Church of the Holy Cross, which was also decorated by Minas. In the courtyard of this church there is a huge cross 25 metres high.
Traditionally, the locals are engaged in growing grapes and cherries, as well as making sweets. And, if tourists wish, they can also take part in the harvesting and harvesting of the crops.
