Troodos Mountains

Inland and uphill. Roads are narrower and slower than the map suggests — allow more time than the distance implies.

1. Platres VillagePlatres is one of the most beloved mountain villages in Cyprus, known for its cool climate, natural beauty, rich history, and peaceful atmosphere. Located in the...First stop · Limassol
2. Pedoulas Village High in the folds of the Troodos Mountains, where pine forests meet crisp mountain air, lies the village of Pedoulas. Hidden in the fertile Marathasa Valley, this...9.5 km on · Nicosia
3. Kalopanayiotis VillageTucked into the folds of the Troodos Mountains, Kalopanayiotis is a village where every stone seems to carry memory. It is a place shaped by water and faith, by...2.7 km on · Nicosia
4. Kakopetria Village Nestled in the heart of the Troodos Mountains, at an altitude of around 667 meters, lies the enchanting village of Kakopetria—a serene escape that combines the...6.5 km on · Nicosia

Cyprus has ten UNESCO-listed painted churches in the Troodos alone. Dress modestly; several still hold services.

1. Monastery of TrooditissaThe Holly monastery of Trooditissis or just Trooditissa is a men’s Orthodox monastery in Cyprus which belongs to the Orthodox Church of Cyprus. The Monastery of...First stop · Limassol
2. Agios Ioannis Lampadistis Monastery - KalopanayiotisAgios Ioannis Lampadistis Monastery is one of the most important religious and historical monuments in Cyprus. Located in the picturesque village of...8.8 km on · Nicosia
3. Kykkos MonasteryHigh in the verdant Troodos Mountains of Cyprus, shrouded in pine forests and misty mountain air, lies one of the island’s most revered and iconic religious sites...8.1 km on · Nicosia
4. Stavros tou Agiasmati Monastery Hidden deep within the Troodos Mountains, amidst dense pine forests and winding country roads, lies one of Cyprus’s most remarkable religious landmarks: the...27.8 km on · Nicosia

Walking shoes. Several of these are trailheads rather than places you drive into.

1. Troodos Mountain Range The Troodos Mountain Range is the largest mountain range in Cyprus and is located right at the center of the island. Mount Olympus is the highest peak of Troodos...First stop · Limassol
2. Caledonia waterfalls (Kalidonia)Caledonia Waterfalls is one of the most beautiful and well-known natural attractions in Cyprus. Hidden within the dense forest near the mountain village of Pano...2.4 km on · Limassol
3. Millomeri WaterfallMillomeri Waterfall is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and atmospheric natural attractions in Cyprus. Hidden in the green mountain landscape near...2.2 km on · Limassol
4. Paphos Forest Hidden deep in the mountainous northwest of Cyprus, Paphos Forest is one of the island’s most majestic natural realms. Sprawling across the rugged terrain of the...26.6 km on · Paphos