Troödos Mountains - Cyprus - page 154

Skylight also has a vast and sunny terrace, from where you can enjoy views over the
rooftops to the mountains beyond.
To Anoi CYPRIOT
(Olympou 37; mains from €10; h 10am-10pm)
A large stone building, this family tavern serves traditional dishes like kleftiko (oven-
baked lamb) and souvla (skewered meat, usually lamb) cooked over hot coals.
Village Tavern CYPRIOT
( GOOGLE MAP ; Leoforos Archiepiskopou Makariou III; mains €8; h 8am-9pm)
Open views from the terrace, a cosy taverna-style interior and simple traditional food
served in good-sized portions, make this a pleasant spot to recharge after a hike. Try the
fresh Cypriot salads with the lightly browned moussaka.
Psilo Dendro Restaurant CYPRIOT
( GOOGLE MAP ; Aïdonion 13; trout €14; h 11am-5pm)
Close to the southern end of the Kaledonia Trail from Troödos, this restaurant receives
many hungry hikers. It has an adjoining trout farm, from which it serves some of the
freshest fish on the island.
DON'T MISS
HANDMADE CYPRUS CHOCOLATES
Cyprus Chocolates CHOCOLATES
( % 9976 6446; www.cypruschocolate.com ; Leoforos Archiepiskopou Makariou III; h 9.30am-5.30pm)
This place would happily fit in on a big city high street, instead of on a quiet corner of Platres, although word is
out and, apparently, even Queen Elizabeth II is a fan. Beautifully packaged handmade chocolates are available,
including flava chocolate enhanced with Cyprus royal jelly, and promoted as being beneficial to your health (as if
we needed any persuading…).
They also produce chocolates infused with herbal flavours like fresh cardamom, wild rosemary and garden
mint. Workshops are held both in making chocolates and creating art with chocolate (from €35 per person).
8 Information
The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO; % 2542 1316; www.visitcyprus.com ; F825 Platres;
h 9am-3.30pm Mon-Fri, to 2.30pm Sat) has information on the Troödos hiking trails.