Platania Picnic Site
The Platania Picnic Site is located at an altitude of 1100 metres , 6 kilometres from Kakopetria Village , on the road towards Troodos. It has a capacity of 1300 visitors and it is the largest and most popular picnic site in Cyprus.
The Platania Picnic Site is one of the most common picnic locations to visit, as it chosen by foreigners as well as local residents. It is situated in one of the most beautiful locations in the Troodos Mountains , at the point where the three forests (Adelfoi , Troodos and Limassol) meet.
To reduce the risk of forest fires of the excursionists, appropriate places in the forests several picnic and camping sites have been manufactured. Due to the offered facilities, excursionists congregate in these organized areas and therefore reduce the risk of fires from uncontrolled dispersion within the forests.
The picnic site has all the basic facilities for day trips, such as barbeques, drinking water, picnic tables and toilets. There is also access for wheelchair users.
Rules of conduct for Visitors
Visitors of picnic and camping sites should follow some basic rules of conduct to ensure the least possible harm to the environment but also to ensure the comfort of other guests.
The most important of these rules are the following:
- Fires permitted only in grills provided. In some picnic areas, such as in Asinou and Athalassa, the lighting of fire is not allowed at all.
- Before leaving the area, make sure the coals that have been used, have extinguished completely, even if you have stored them in the premises that may exist for this purpose.
- The use of wood and the preparation of food from the forest is not allowed. Every visitor must arrange to have the necessary amount of charcoal.
- Keep the area clean. Collect all the rubbish that have emerged and put them in bins. If for any reason there are no bins or if it is full, then take your trash with you. Do not leave plastic bags outside, because they are usually scattered by stray dogs, foxes etc.
- Do not make unnecessary noises, respect the rights of the others for peace and quiet.
- Cutting plants, tree bark harassing nests, damaging the environment are banned by the forestry legislation.
- Park your car in parking lots and not next to the tables.
- Use the water with caution. Don't waste it.
- Solicit other guests to obey by the basic rules of conduct.
- If you notice a fire, immediately call the number 1407 (24 hours, toll-free)
