Troodos Mountains Information

Troodos Mountains are located in the middle of the island making the mountains easily accessible from any point on the island. The highest peak called Mount Olympus raises to almost 2000m above sea level.  Chill out and enjoy fantastic scenery, sleepy villages, good food and true hospitality in a serene environment among idyllic pine scented forests. Relax and refresh walking and hiking along beautiful green nature trails or head for mountain biking or skiing in the winter months. In summer, the mountains provide a refreshing relief from the heat of the lowlands, and during the winter their snow dressed peaks are transformed into a fabulous ski resort.

Among the most popular villages are the principal mountain resort of the Troodos Mountains - Platres, the picturesque villages of Kakopetria, Pera Pedi and Phini, the highest village in Cyprus - Prodromos, the main cherry growing area village of Pedoullas, Kalopanagiotis best known for its sulphur springs and the beneficial effects on digestive disorders, skin and rheumatic conditions, and Agros famous for its rosewater, quality fruit and excellent sport training facility. The picturesque village of Omodos is one of the most famous wine villages in the area and home to the Timios Stavros monastery.  Do not miss to visit the ‘museum village’ of Fikardou.  The entire village is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Troodos is also home to ten painted Byzantine churches, all on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.  The church of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis in Kakopetria, together with those of Asinou and of Panagia tou Araka in the village of Lagoudera, are regarded to be of the most exceptional in Cyprus.  Kykkos monastery, the largest on the island, encloses an excellent Byzantine museum and a golden icon of the Virgin Mary, claimed to have been painted by Saint Luke.

• Troodos Mountains Sights & Museums
• Troodos Mountains Monasteries