# Church of Archangelos Michael (Archangel Michael) in Pedhoulas, Cyprus: what it is and when to go

> Church of Archangelos Michael (Archangel Michael) in Pedhoulas is a visitor attraction (Ιερός Ναός Αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ) in Cyprus (Lagoudera). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/church-of-archangelos-michail/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · History, Temples
- **Local name:** Ιερός Ναός Αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ
- **Where:** Cyprus · Pedoulas
- **Best time:** March to June and September to November.
- **Nearest airport:** PFO Paphos, 42 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Mo-Su 09:00-18:00; PH off
- **Price:** Gratis
- **Website:** [visitcyprus.com](https://www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/en/discovercyprus/rural/sites-monuments/item/716-archangelos-michael-church)
- **Protection:** UNESCO World Heritage Site
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible
- **Coordinates:** 34.9677, 32.83143

## What it is and where

Church of Archangelos Michael (Archangel Michael) in Pedhoulas is a visitor attraction (Ιερός Ναός Αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ) in Cyprus (Lagoudera). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Archangelos Michael Church is a small church that was built and decorated in 1474 by a local painter named Minas, who came from the area of Marathasa. It is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

It is in [Lagoudera](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/lagoudera/), where this site lists 18 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 34.9677, 32.83143; the nearest main airport is Paphos International Airport (PFO, Paphos), 42 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cyprus (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=34.967702%2C32.831427)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.967702%2C32.831427)

- **Protection:** UNESCO World Heritage Site
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/historia/) and [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/espiritual/) places in Cyprus. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Church of Archangelos Michael (Archangel Michael) in Pedhoulas is **March to June and September to November**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 54 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 44 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 44 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 53 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 50 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 20 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 08 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 19 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 12 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 06 |
| November | Best time | 10 h 08 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 40 |

In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | March to June and September to November | December to February and July to August |
| Temples | March to June and September to November | December to February and July to August |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Church of Archangelos Michael (Archangel Michael) in Pedhoulas has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Cyprus in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Cyprus

To enter Cyprus there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Cyprus checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the British plug: an adapter is essential); emergencies: 112 · 199.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Our Lady of Moutoullas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/panagia-tou-moutoulla/): Church building in Moutoullas, Cyprus · 1.8 km
- [Marathasa winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/marathasa-winery/): Winery · 3.2 km
- [Mount Olympus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/olimpo/): Highest point in Cyprus · 4.6 km
- [Church of St. Nicholas of the Roof](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/agios-nikolaos-tis-stegis/): 11th-century Byzantine monastery in Cyprus · 5.4 km
- [Troodos National Forest Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/troodos-national-forest-park/): Protected area in Cyprus · 5.6 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Cyprus guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/).

## More in Cyprus: History

- [Khirokitia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/choirokoitia-neolithic-settlement/): archaeological site in Cyprus
- [Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/lala-mustafa-pasha-mosque-st-nicholas-s-cathedral/): mosque in Northern Cyprus, former catholic cathedral
- [Salamis, Cyprus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/bath-gymnasium-complex/): historical state on Cyprus and archaeological site
- [Kantara Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/castillo-de-kantara/): Fortification
- [Kourion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/curium/): ancient city, excavation area
- [Hala Sultan Tekke](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/hala-sultan-tekke/): mosque in Cyprus

Every Cyprus place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Church of Archangelos Michael (Archangel Michael) in Pedhoulas?

It is a visitor attraction (Ιερός Ναός Αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ in the local language) in Cyprus. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Church of Archangelos Michael (Archangel Michael) in Pedhoulas?

March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40.

### How do you get to Church of Archangelos Michael (Archangel Michael) in Pedhoulas?

The nearest main airport is Paphos International Airport (PFO), 42 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.967702%2C32.831427) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Cyprus is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Cyprus map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Our Lady of Moutoullas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/panagia-tou-moutoulla/), [Marathasa winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/marathasa-winery/), [Mount Olympus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/olimpo/). The rest is in [the Cyprus guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/277120622), licensed under the ODbL. More about Church of Archangelos Michael (Archangel Michael) in Pedhoulas on [Wikipedia](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iglesia_del_Arc%C3%A1ngel_Miguel_(Pedoulas)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).