Kato Mylos

Mylos is a village in the district of Limassol, located within a short distance from the popular Agros, about 40 km north from Limassol, 60 km from Nicosia, over 80 km away from Larnaca, and about 100 km from Paphos.

In the mountain region of Pitsilia, on the slopes of Papoutsa and at an altitude of 700 meters – you will find the village of Kato Mylos. Historically its foundation coincided with a deadly plague that fell upon Cyprus in 1692. In the area then operated two mills, the upper and the lower one, on the banks of the river Kouris. The inhabitants of the nearby village Alonatzia then moved to the area of the lower mill (kato mylos in Greek), where they developed the current settlement.

Kato Mylos essentially spans two streets and is a very small village. In recent years it has been ameliorated, largely maintaining its traditional architecture with the many stone drinking fountains. At the entrance of the village stands a stone bridge surrounded by plane trees (opposite the old school of the village), and the magnificent modern church of Metamorfosi tou Sotira (the Transfiguration of the Saviour), which is the main church for the village, and close to it are located the offices of the Community council. In the village there is also a water collection tank and a picnic area, not far from which there are two chapels, one dedicated to the Agia Paraskevi (Saint Paraskevi), and the other to Agios Mihail (St. Michael).

Making it an attractive destination for both the Cypriots and for foreign lovers of nature, Kato Mylos is crossed by two Nature trails – the Nature trail of Alonatzia, which begins in the picnic area and passes almost from all the points of interest of the village and the Nature trail of Agros – Kato Mylos, a tour along red mushrooms and centuries-old oaks.

Today Kato Mylos has about 50 permanent residents, but during the holidays, every Easter, Christmas and summer the village is full of life. The ovens of Katomylitissa fire up in order to produce the local flaounes with sesame seeds (traditional pies). The locals make soutzouko, zivania, ham, and other cured meats. The Association of Emigres of Kato Mylos participate avidly in every manifestation of the village life, and also print the settlement’s newspaper.

Finally in Kato Mylos since 1965 the Peach Festival is held every summer, honoring in the most glamorous way this juicy local fruit.