# Church of Ayia Sotira (of the Transfiguration of the Savior) tou Soteros, Cyprus: what it is and when to go

> Church of Ayia Sotira (of the Transfiguration of the Savior) tou Soteros is a visitor attraction (Μεταμόρφωσης του Σωτήρος) 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 4 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/metamorfosis-tou-sotiros/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · History, Temples
- **Local name:** Μεταμόρφωσης του Σωτήρος
- **Where:** Cyprus
- **Best time:** March to June and September to November.
- **Nearest airport:** LCA Larnaca, 49 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Tu-Fr 10:00-13:00 || "Afternoon and weekend visits by prior appointment"
- **Price:** Gratis
- **Website:** [visitcyprus.com](https://www.visitcyprus.com/discover-cyprus/rural/sites-monuments/metamorfosis-tou-sotiros-church-2/)
- **Protection:** UNESCO World Heritage Site
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible
- **Coordinates:** 34.92179, 33.09473

## What it is and where

Church of Ayia Sotira (of the Transfiguration of the Savior) tou Soteros is a visitor attraction (Μεταμόρφωσης του Σωτήρος) in Cyprus (Lagoudera). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Overlooking the beautiful, old mountainous village of Palaichori, the Metamorfosis tou Sotiros Church (Transfiguration of the Saviour) is an early 16th century chapel that is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

It is in [Lagoudera](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/lagoudera/), where this site lists 18 more places to see, 9.3 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 34.92179, 33.09473; the nearest main airport is Larnaca International Airport (LCA, Larnaca), 49 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=34.921785%2C33.09473)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.921785%2C33.09473)

- **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 Ayia Sotira (of the Transfiguration of the Savior) tou Soteros 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 Ayia Sotira (of the Transfiguration of the Savior) tou Soteros 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

- [Papoutsa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/papoutsa/): Mountain in Cyprus · 4.1 km
- [E4 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/european-long-distance-path-e4/): Walking path · 7.8 km
- [Fikardou](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/fikardou-rural-museum/): Community in Nicosia District, Republic of Cyprus · 8.2 km
- [Troodos Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/troodos-observatory/): Observatory · 8.8 km
- [Kionia peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/kionia-peak/): Mountain in Cyprus · 8.9 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 Ayia Sotira (of the Transfiguration of the Savior) tou Soteros?

It is a visitor attraction (Μεταμόρφωσης του Σωτήρος in the local language) in Cyprus. It has articles in 4 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 Ayia Sotira (of the Transfiguration of the Savior) tou Soteros?

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 Ayia Sotira (of the Transfiguration of the Savior) tou Soteros?

The nearest main airport is Larnaca International Airport (LCA), 49 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.921785%2C33.09473) 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 [Papoutsa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/papoutsa/), [E4 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/european-long-distance-path-e4/), [Fikardou](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/fikardou-rural-museum/). The rest is in [the Cyprus guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/277283292), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).