Statos–Agios Fotios
A village at 950 m in the Paphos mountains, 31 km from Paphos. Vineyards and local wines, walnut-lined streets and a Christmas village from 21 November.
Checked: 31 October 2026
Statos–Agios Fotios is a new village. The two old villages of Statos and Agios Fotios were hit by landslides in 1966–1969, and at the end of 1973 the first residents moved to the new site. Ruined houses still stand in the abandoned old villages.
It is a wine-growing community in the Paphos mountains: because of the altitude, its vineyards are the last in the area to ripen. Every street in the village is lined with walnut trees, planted on the initiative of Archbishop Chrysostomos I, who came from here.
At a glance
- Altitude
- 950 m
- Population
- 193 source
- From Paphos
- 31 km
- Phone
- +357 99421905
- Website
- statos-agiosphotios.org
Seasonal events
Christmas Villages
21 November – 6 January 2027
The season programme is not out yet.
The community council is renting out stalls for crafts, food, sweets and mulled wine.
21–22 and 28–29 November, 5–6 and 11–13 December, then every day from 18 December to 6 January, 11:00–20:00. Hours for 25 December and 1 January will be announced later.
Organiser: Statos–Agios Fotios Community Council, +357 26722758
Wine and local produce
The vineyards grow the local black grape (mavro), xynisteri, cabernet and a little malaga. The harvest starts at the end of August, often in early September.
Besides wine, the village produces apples, pears, peaches, cherries, raisins, walnuts and almonds, as well as zivania, soutzoukos, tsamarella, sausages, halloumi and trahanas.
What to see
Next to the Church of Christ the Saviour stands a memorial to the heroes of 1974. The community park has large walnut trees, a playground and an amphitheatre.
The monasteries of Chrysorrogiatissa and Agia Moni are close by. Ruined houses remain in the old abandoned villages.
Getting there
Roads link the village with Panagia to the north-west (6 km) and Koilineia to the east (1 km).
Places to visit in the village
Church of Christ the Saviour
The main church of the new village was built between 1970 and 1976. It holds about 500 people and is fully painted with frescoes. Visiting hours are not published.
Museum of Cultural Heritage and Sports History
The museum is devoted to local traditions, with a room dedicated to the work and legacy of Stelios Kyriakides. Opening hours and ticket prices are not published.
Kolios Winery
The winery sits on a hilltop with views over the vineyards and mountains. Visitors tour the cellar and then taste the wines in a bright tasting room with panoramic views.
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat except holidays: 1 March – 30 September 8:30–17:00; 1 October – 28 February 9:00–15:00 source
- Phone
- +357 26724090 source
Map
Sources
- Statos–Agios Fotios Community Councilstatos-agiosphotios.orghistory, wine, produce, park, museum, distances
- Community council: churchesstatos-agiosphotios.orgChurch of Christ the Saviour
- Community council: Christmas village 2026-27statos-agiosphotios.orgdays and hours, stalls, phone
- Visit Cyprus: Statos–Agios Fotiosvisitcyprus.comaltitude, Christmas village dates, Chrysorrogiatissa monastery
- Go Eat Do: Kolios Winerygo-eat-do.comwinery hours and phone
- 2021 census (Statistical Service of Cyprus)citypopulation.depopulation