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Troodos is a small village situated on a mountain range of the same name. The highest peak is Mount Olympus at 1,952 meters so if you want peace and tranquility, going for long walks, bird-watching or cycling in pine scented forests, this is for you.
Nine of the monasteries in the area are included in Unesco's World Heritage Sites with Kykkos Monastery being the most famous.
You are surrounded by pine forests, Byzantine frescoed churches and monasteries dating from the 15th century.
This is where most of the excellent Cyprus wine is produced and you can visit the many picturesque mountain villages and sample the local wines and delicious cuisine of the island.
During the month of August the area is bursting with life and vitality and many city dwellers exchange the heat of the cities for the cool sanctuary of the mountains. However, for the rest of the year nightlife is more or less non-existent.
The very popular mountain resort of Platres has a selection of restaurants and hotels and is located on the southern slopes of the mountains. The views are breathtaking and as many people come to Cyprus to get married, Platres is a very popular place for honeymoons. During the summer there are three open-air swimming pools where you can unwind, relax and enjoy the lovely scenery.
TOURS OF THE AREA...
Mountain Villages - Omodos and Kakopetria
Discovering the pretty mountain villages is great fun as life there continues at a slower and more traditional pace. Omodos stands on the southern slopes of the Troodos mountains and is well known for its wines and intricate lace work. Kakopetria lies on the northern flanks of the mountains and is full of old world charm and folklore. Nearby is the beautiful church of Ayios Nicolaos tis Stegis (St. Nicolas of the Roof), one of the ten painted churches of the Troodos which you will also visit. Before commencing the return journey to Paphos via Vouni where you will enjoy a short stroll, you will visit the village of Lania.
Go Safari! 4x4 Jeep Safari to Kykkos and TroodosDiscover "the real Cyprus" with this action-packed day! The ultimate way to explore the Troodos is definitely by 4x4 vehicle, as this way allows you to get deeper and see the real beauty of the pine-clad mountains and the charm of their villages. You will visit Kykkos, the most famous monastery on the island, and Makarios tomb at Throni Peak as well as the village of Panayia and return via the Cedal Valley.
Official Trails...
The CTO (Cyrus Tourist Office) has all the information you'll need on the four official trails in the area. The Artemis Trail takes you around the summit of Mount Olympus and takes around 3 hours. The Atalanti Trail is longer at around 5 hours and the Caledonian Falls trail takes about one and a half hours. The Persephone Trail takes about 45 minutes. So, if you're not that good a walker, you know which one to take!
PLATRES CYPRUS TOURIST OFFICE
platresinfo@cto.org.cy
Times: 9am - 3.30pm Mon-Fri and 9am - 2.30pm Sat.
During July & August closes 30 mins earlier) - Tel: 25421316
Pendeli hotel is located in the heart of the beautiful mountain resort of Platres amidst a forest of fragrant pines and offers traditional Cypriot hospitality in combination with modern facilities.
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