Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Troödos Mountains
Why Go?
Home to Mt Olympus (1952m), the island's highest peak, this stunning mountain range
provides visitors with a forested flipside to the coastal resorts and big city clamour. Over-
looking the valleys of Lemesos, Larnaka and the greater Mesaoria plain, this region covers
over 90 sq km and is a protected natural park which safeguards its wildlife, ecology and
geology. In winter, skiers and snowboarders populate the ski resorts of the northern slopes
while, at other times of the year, the park is ideal for camping, picnicking, hiking, cycling
and birdwatching.
As well as the natural beauty of the landscape, Troödos is home to a variety of postcard-
pretty villages with their cobbled streets, terraced slopes and vernacular architecture. The
region's peaks and valleys also hide some of the island's most important medieval frescoed
churches, along with unexpected monasteries, museums and some of the Republic's finest
wineries.
When to Go
A
From January to April you can ski and board the slopes by day and and enjoy a hearty
tavern meal by night.
