10 Best Wineries to Visit in Cyprus (2026)

Cyprus wine country is spread across seven wine routes, from the Krasochoria (wine villages) of Limassol to the Laona-Akamas plateau above Paphos. We chose ten wineries that welcome visitors, with opening hours and prices where they are published. Routes and villages are covered in our guide to the wine routes of Cyprus.

The 10 at a glance

Hours exclude public holidays unless stated. Always confirm before driving up to a mountain winery.

1. Vlassides Winery, Koilani

What it is: A winery on a vineyard just outside Koilani, with 21 hectares of vines at 700 to 1,100 m. Winemaker Sophocles Vlassides studied at UC Davis in the United States, found the Koilani vineyard in 2003 and completed the winery building with architect Heracles Papachristou in 2012.

Why it's on the list: It publishes a detailed visitor programme with prices, and the building was chosen to represent Cyprus at the 2015 EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture.

Practical details: Tours and tastings run daily except Sundays and holidays, 11:00 to 16:00, by appointment. As of October 2026: a 30-minute guided tour costs 10 euros; tastings cost 7.50 euros (Rainbow, three wines, proceeds to charity), 18 euros (four wines with four cheeses), 30 euros (three sparkling wines, seasonal, minimum two people) and 35 euros (older and current vintages, pre-booked, minimum four). Two-hour "rare experiences" cost 45 to 55 euros per person and must be booked at least a day ahead. Guided tours start Monday to Friday at 11:00, 13:00 and 14:30, and on Saturday at 11:00; book on +357 97 789560.

Who it suits: Visitors who want a structured tasting with a choice of formats.

2. Zambartas Wineries, Agios Amvrosios

What it is: A family winery in the Krasochoria on the southern slopes of the Troodos. Akis Zambartas founded it in 2006 after years as chief winemaker at a large Cypriot producer; his son Marcos, who holds a master's in winemaking from the University of Adelaide, joined in 2008.

Why it's on the list: It opens every day and offers several tasting experiences depending on your time and budget, plus a guided tour of production and vineyard management.

Practical details: Open Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 17:00 and at weekends 10:00 to 18:00, with other days by appointment; call +357 25 942424. Tastings start at €15 for four wines with a platter of halloumi, lountza, fruit and bread (November 2026). Groups and private events are possible.

Who it suits: Groups and visitors who want a weekend option.

3. Ayia Mavri Winery, Koilani

What it is: A winery in Koilani, the village where the Commandaria wine route begins.

Why it's on the list: It runs guided tours and tastings six days a week, and Koilani also has Vlassides nearby, so you can visit two wineries in one trip.

Practical details: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 to 16:00; call +357 25 470225.

Who it suits: Anyone exploring the Commandaria villages.

4. Ktima Gerolemo, Omodos

What it is: A winery in the hills outside Omodos, on the Commandaria route.

Why it's on the list: Beyond tastings it offers vineyard tours, guided tours, masterclasses and brunches, which makes it an easy stop when visiting Omodos.

Practical details: Generally open daily 10:00 to 15:30; check ahead on +357 99 696031.

Who it suits: Visitors combining wine with a village day out.

5. Tsiakkas Winery, Pelendri

What it is: A winery founded in 1988 on a hillside near Pelendri in the Pitsilia area, at about 1,000 m and surrounded by pine trees and mountain vineyards. Its first vintage was 500 bottles of a red called Thyrsos.

Why it's on the list: About 13 hectares of vineyards have been certified organic since 1995, and the winery has been replanting the local Giannoudi and Promara varieties. A visit includes the vineyard, the winery, a small wine museum and the cellars.

Practical details: Daily 09:00 to 16:00, except Sundays and major holidays; some Sundays in May and November are open with tours by the winemaker. No reservation is needed for a tasting, but call ahead for a tour on +357 25 991080.

Who it suits: Visitors interested in organic and mountain wines.

6. Kyperounda Winery, Kyperounta

What it is: A winery at about 1,140 m, with vineyards at 1,400–1,500 m, in the Pitsilia area of the Troodos, about 50 km from Limassol and 75 km from Nicosia. It was founded in the late 1990s by local grape growers, and its first wines were bottled in 2003.

Why it's on the list: Its vineyards are among the highest in Europe. The building works on three levels so that gravity moves the juice gently, and its underground cellar holds 250 oak barrels.

Practical details: Call the winery on +357 25 532043 before you go. Some older vintages, such as the 2018 Petritis, are sold only at the winery.

Who it suits: Wine lovers already exploring Pitsilia; see our Kyperounta Christmas village guide.

7. Vouni Panayia Winery, Panayia

What it is: A family winery in Panayia village in the Paphos hills, with 12 hectares of vineyards at 900 to 1,150 m.

Why it's on the list: It uses only local grape varieties, including Mavro, Maratheftiko, Giannoudi, Promara, Spourtiko and Xynisteri. Visitors can see the winery, a cellar of stored bottles and an area where traditional grape-juice sweets are made, and a two-hour vineyard tour is offered on top of the Vouni Panayia area.

Practical details: Call +357 26 722770 before you go.

Who it suits: Visitors curious about indigenous Cypriot grapes.

8. Kamanterena Winery (SODAP), Stroumbi

What it is: The winery of SODAP, a cooperative formed in 1947 that united about 10,000 families from 144 vine-growing villages. It stands between Stroumbi and Polemi in the Paphos wine country.

Why it's on the list: You can taste the whole range in the tasting room, and the weekday hours make it easy to drop in.

Practical details: Tasting room open on weekdays 08:30 to 15:00; weekends and other times by appointment only.

Who it suits: Visitors who prefer a weekday visit without booking.

9. Vasilikon Winery, Kathikas

What it is: One of the first local wineries, founded in 1993 in Kathikas on the Laona-Akamas plateau. A newer winery opened in 2012 with a tasting area, a lecture hall and an exhibition space of ancient objects.

Why it's on the list: Its own 25 hectares of vineyards sit at 650 to 700 m, with Xynisteri as the dominant grape. Kathikas is also a good base for the area; see our Kathikas area guide.

Practical details: The winery opens 08:30 to 18:00 and its restaurant 10:00 to 16:00; wines are served with cheese platters. Call +357 26 633999 before you go.

Who it suits: Visitors staying around Paphos or Pegeia.

10. Aes Ambelis Winery, Kalo Chorio Orinis

What it is: A winery on the outskirts of Nicosia, on the mountainous Larnaka-Lefkosia wine route.

Why it's on the list: It is one of two wineries that Visit Nicosia highlights in the Nicosia area, and it mentions a tasting in the reception hall and a three-hectare vineyard.

Practical details: Contact the winery through its Facebook page before you go.

Who it suits: Nicosia residents who want a short wine outing.

A newer name in the mountains: Marathasa Wines

High in the Marathasa valley near Kalopanagiotis, with vineyards up to about 1,125 metres, Marathasa Wines is one of the island's younger wineries. It grows Xynisteri, Promara, Assyrtiko and Moschofilero for its whites and Syrah and the local Giannoudi for its reds, and has an à la carte restaurant at the end of the tour.

As of November 2026 it offers:

• Group tour and tasting: a walk through the nearby vineyards and a guided tasting of three wines, about 1 hour 15 minutes, daily at 11:15 and 14:15, about €25 per person.
• Private walking tour and tasting: about 2 hours, €40–€50 per person, for up to 12 people.
• 4x4 vineyard tour: 3 hours in a Land Rover through the terraced vineyards, with four wines and light snacks.
• Self-guided and guided tastings of wine flights.
• Culture & Wine weekend: two nights at Casale Panayiotis in Kalopanagiotis with a wine tour, a village walk to the sulphur springs and the UNESCO-listed monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis, about €315 per person sharing a double.

Book online ahead of your visit. It pairs well with a night in the village; see Kalopanagiotis in our 10 best villages guide.

Is the Cyprus Wine Museum worth adding?

Yes, if you want context before a winery tour. The museum in Erimi, about 13 km west of Limassol on the Paphos road, traces the history of winemaking in Cyprus. As of October 2026, entry costs 5 euros, entry with a glass of wine or Commandaria costs 10 euros and a tour with tastings costs 15 euros; children pay 2 euros. It opens daily from 10:00 to 17:00, but closes on Sundays in August and from 13 to 15 August. See also our Erimi area guide and Commandaria guide.

Tips for visiting wineries in Cyprus

• Call ahead. Several wineries work by appointment, and mountain wineries can be far from the next stop.
• Choose a route. The Commandaria route runs through 14 villages starting at Koilani, the Pitsilia route covers 11 villages including Pelendri, and the Krasochoria of Lemesos route covers 20 villages on the southern Troodos slopes.
• Plan a driver. Tastings and mountain roads do not mix.

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