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According to A. Papamichael, "Houlou was founded with the arrival of the Franks in the 13th century AD and the Franks chose this place because there were many waters. They established their headquarters there and built the palace in the courtyard of the present church. The present church was the church of the palace, the personal church of the feudal lord". According to one version, Houlou was named after the Syrian-born Feudal Lord, Gou. The village of Houlou is one of the most beautiful villages in Cyprus and it is distinguished for its natural beauty and rich folk tradition. The settlement belongs to the category of "vine villages", keeping its traditional character unaltered to date. Its architecture is special since it is characterized by narrow streets and white stone houses with a spacious courtyard and internal arches. A beautiful contrast is added by the wooden windows and doors, as well as the roof tiles. In the village, there is also the Turkmahalas (Turkish quarter) and the well-known minaret.
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