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The Island of Cyprus

he Republic of Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, situated at the crossroads of the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa. It is an EU country member with a long history and rich culture. Since antiquity, the island’s strategic geographic position has played an important

part in its turbulent history. Inhabited since prehistoric times, it has been conquered and dominated by many different cultures and civilisations. Phoenicians, Assyrians, Persians, Egyptians, Romans, Franks, Venetians, Ottomans, and British, have all left behind visible traces of their passage. Christ’s apostles once walked on this island. The Mycenaean Greeks introduced their civilisation 3,500 years ago and permanently installed the island’s Hellenic roots. In antiquity, rich copper deposits put Cyprus on the world map. It is widely acclaimed that cuprum, the Latin word for copper is derived from the word Cyprus.

The island is an open air museum where one can visit prehistoric settlements, classical Greek temples, Roman theatres and villas, early Christian basilicas, Byzantine era churches and monasteries, crusader castles, Gothic cathedrals, Venetian fortifications, Moslem mosques and British colonial style buildings.

Cyprus enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate, with long hot summers and mild sunny winters with little rainfall. The Troodos range occupies most of the southwestern part of the island. The coastal areas of Lemesos (Limassol), Pafos, Polis, Larnaka, Agia Napa and Paralimni have been developed into popular tourist holiday resorts. Lefkosia (Nicosia), the capital, is located inland. In the villages scattered in the hinterland one may still witness traditional ways of life, customs and traditions. “Philoxenia”, the Greek word for friendliness toward strangers, characterizes the people of the region. Their authenticity, warmth and genuine curiosity create a welcoming feeling. Communication is facilitated by the fact that throughout the island the English language is widely spoken.

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LEMESOSPAFOSLARNAKATROODOSAGIA NAPAPOLISPARALIMNI

80152478081

18885

727051

107108111

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DISTANCE CHART (Km)

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The Island of Cyprus

he Republic of Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, situated at the crossroads of the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa. It is an EU country member with a long history and rich culture. Since antiquity, the island’s strategic geographic position has played an important

part in its turbulent history. Inhabited since prehistoric times, it has been conquered and dominated by many different cultures and civilisations. Phoenicians, Assyrians, Persians, Egyptians, Romans, Franks, Venetians, Ottomans, and British, have all left behind visible traces of their passage. Christ’s apostles once walked on this island. The Mycenaean Greeks introduced their civilisation 3,500 years ago and permanently installed the island’s Hellenic roots. In antiquity, rich copper deposits put Cyprus on the world map. It is widely acclaimed that cuprum, the Latin word for copper is derived from the word Cyprus.

The island is an open air museum where one can visit prehistoric settlements, classical Greek temples, Roman theatres and villas, early Christian basilicas, Byzantine era churches and monasteries, crusader castles, Gothic cathedrals, Venetian fortifications, Moslem mosques and British colonial style buildings.

Cyprus enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate, with long hot summers and mild sunny winters with little rainfall. The Troodos range occupies most of the southwestern part of the island. The coastal areas of Lemesos (Limassol), Pafos, Polis, Larnaka, Agia Napa and Paralimni have been developed into popular tourist holiday resorts. Lefkosia (Nicosia), the capital, is located inland. In the villages scattered in the hinterland one may still witness traditional ways of life, customs and traditions. “Philoxenia”, the Greek word for friendliness toward strangers, characterizes the people of the region. Their authenticity, warmth and genuine curiosity create a welcoming feeling. Communication is facilitated by the fact that throughout the island the English language is widely spoken.

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LEMESOSPAFOSLARNAKATROODOSAGIA NAPAPOLISPARALIMNI

80152478081

18885

727051

107108111

14212318437

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12141

17744

163160158

2205 219

LEMESOSLEFKOSIA

PAFOSLARNAKA

TROODOSAGIA NAPA

POLIS

DISTANCE CHART (Km)

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Welcome to Troodos! Troodos Area Map

elcome to Troodos! The imposing Troodos massif rises to 1,952m above sea level, stretching across most of the southwestern part of Cyprus. Nestled within this region are some of the island’s most picturesque and tranquil local communities. Charming villages, many with cobbled streets and preserved traditional architecture built on terraced slopes, amid vineyards, almond trees, apple orchards and cherry blossoms!

Troodos is renowned since antiquity for its dense forests and rich mines. It provided timber and copper for the construction of ancient ships and weapons that fought the battles and naval engagements of the classical era. In Byzantine times it became a centre for religious art, as monks and ordinary folk built and decorated superb churches and monasteries, away from the regularly raided and pirate savaged coastal lowlands.

Nature has been particularly generous to Troodos. Its lower slopes alternate between terraced vineyards and the Phoenician juniper maquis, found in abundance near the coast, sprinkled in places with pink rock rose and wild lavender. Bright green pine trees and majestic cedars dominate in the higher elevations. It is an area of extreme natural beauty throughout the year. Whether escaping the summer heat, walking or cycling along scenic routes in spring or autumn or sipping a hot beverage after a demanding skiing descent in winter, Troodos is the place for all seasons.

Troodos provides a wide range of hotels, and agrotourism establishments for accommodation and hosting of small scale seminars or conferences. Small groups have the option to stay in traditional houses and network in a rural environment with an authentic ambience. There is a choice of nearly 2,000 available beds, in different types of licensed establishments, from basic village accommodation to 4*star hotels. The region offers an abundance of things to do and see. It is an area of fresh air, winding nature trails and scenic panoramas. Walking or cycling through forests on mountain trails, attending village festivals, experiencing the local traditional gastronomy, or discovering the cultural treasure of the UNESCO World Heritage churches are among the main pursuits. Birdwatchers, botanists, geologists, ramblers, bikers, photographers and nature lovers seeking a relaxing break away from the cosmopolitan coastal resorts will be delighted.

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Welcome to Troodos! Troodos Area Map

elcome to Troodos! The imposing Troodos massif rises to 1,952m above sea level, stretching across most of the southwestern part of Cyprus. Nestled within this region are some of the island’s most picturesque and tranquil local communities. Charming villages, many with cobbled streets and preserved traditional architecture built on terraced slopes, amid vineyards, almond trees, apple orchards and cherry blossoms!

Troodos is renowned since antiquity for its dense forests and rich mines. It provided timber and copper for the construction of ancient ships and weapons that fought the battles and naval engagements of the classical era. In Byzantine times it became a centre for religious art, as monks and ordinary folk built and decorated superb churches and monasteries, away from the regularly raided and pirate savaged coastal lowlands.

Nature has been particularly generous to Troodos. Its lower slopes alternate between terraced vineyards and the Phoenician juniper maquis, found in abundance near the coast, sprinkled in places with pink rock rose and wild lavender. Bright green pine trees and majestic cedars dominate in the higher elevations. It is an area of extreme natural beauty throughout the year. Whether escaping the summer heat, walking or cycling along scenic routes in spring or autumn or sipping a hot beverage after a demanding skiing descent in winter, Troodos is the place for all seasons.

Troodos provides a wide range of hotels, and agrotourism establishments for accommodation and hosting of small scale seminars or conferences. Small groups have the option to stay in traditional houses and network in a rural environment with an authentic ambience. There is a choice of nearly 2,000 available beds, in different types of licensed establishments, from basic village accommodation to 4*star hotels. The region offers an abundance of things to do and see. It is an area of fresh air, winding nature trails and scenic panoramas. Walking or cycling through forests on mountain trails, attending village festivals, experiencing the local traditional gastronomy, or discovering the cultural treasure of the UNESCO World Heritage churches are among the main pursuits. Birdwatchers, botanists, geologists, ramblers, bikers, photographers and nature lovers seeking a relaxing break away from the cosmopolitan coastal resorts will be delighted.

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Troodos: The Regions

ip: Τake along copies of the following publications, available free of charge from Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) Information Offices:

A visitors’ map of CyprusMap of the Troodos Area, many of the references in this brochure are located by number on the mapEuropean long distance path E4 and other Cyprus nature trailsCyprus, 10,000 years of history and civilizationBrochures on various thematic routes

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Troodos was the winner of the European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN) award for Best Emerging Rural Tourism Destination in 2007, following a national competition launched by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. The region was represented by the Troodos Tourism Board. The EDEN Project is a European Commission Tourism Unit initiative. The Eden award gave the opportunity to the Troodos area to be promoted among the other European awarded destinations and in all EU countries. The Troodos Regional Tourism Board capitulated on the opportunity to form strong networking channels, to share knowledge and experiences, and for benchmarking.

he best way to explore Troodos is by car or through an organised coach excursion. The area is divided into five regions, grouped around Olympus, the island’s highest mountain:

Lemesos (Limassol) mountain resorts, around the central higher elevations of the range

Pitsilia (North and South), to the eastSolea valley, to the northMarathasa valley, to the westKrassochoria (wine villages) and Koumandaria to the south.

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Troodos: The Regions

ip: Τake along copies of the following publications, available free of charge from Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) Information Offices:

A visitors’ map of CyprusMap of the Troodos Area, many of the references in this brochure are located by number on the mapEuropean long distance path E4 and other Cyprus nature trailsCyprus, 10,000 years of history and civilizationBrochures on various thematic routes

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Troodos was the winner of the European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN) award for Best Emerging Rural Tourism Destination in 2007, following a national competition launched by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. The region was represented by the Troodos Tourism Board. The EDEN Project is a European Commission Tourism Unit initiative. The Eden award gave the opportunity to the Troodos area to be promoted among the other European awarded destinations and in all EU countries. The Troodos Regional Tourism Board capitulated on the opportunity to form strong networking channels, to share knowledge and experiences, and for benchmarking.

he best way to explore Troodos is by car or through an organised coach excursion. The area is divided into five regions, grouped around Olympus, the island’s highest mountain:

Lemesos (Limassol) mountain resorts, around the central higher elevations of the range

Pitsilia (North and South), to the eastSolea valley, to the northMarathasa valley, to the westKrassochoria (wine villages) and Koumandaria to the south.

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ocated around the central and higher pine-clad elevations of Troodos, the Lemesos (Limassol) Mountain Resorts features charming village communities. The region offers a wide network of different nature trails, suitable for all ages and levels of fitness, as well as mountain biking and cycling routes. Skiing facilities are also available in the area during the winter months.

A recommended regional attraction is the Troodos Environmental Information Centre, located 200 meters west of Troodos square (40 on the Troodos area-Western map). The Centre provides extensive information on the Troodos National Park, as well as general information on the geology, flora and fauna of the region.

Another place to visit is Pano Platres (known to the locals as Platres). Pano Platres (1,230m.) is the largest Troodos resort, situated about 5km from Troodos square. It is the area where most Troodos accommodation establishments are concentrated.

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“You cannot sleep in Platres for the nightingales”. Shy nightingale, hidden among whispering leaves, you bring the echoing coolness of the forest to the sundered souls and bodies of those who know there can be no return. Blind voice, fumbling in the dark of memory for footsteps, gestures, what I dare not call kisses, and the slave-woman’s sullen anger.

“You cannot sleep in Platres for the nightingales”.

George Seferis, Greek Nobel laureateHelen, Log Book III (1955), translated from Greek by John Stathatos (2005)

ip:Visit Platania picnic site, 6km from Kakopetria on the Kakopetria – Troodos road, and have a rest or a stroll under the beautiful plane trees. Facilities include picnic tables, a restaurant and children’s play areas. T

ublic transportation:For routes and timetables contact:Clarios bus company, Tel: 22 753234E.M.E.L. bus company, Tel: 77778121www.limassolbuses.com P.E.A.L. bus company, Tel: 25 552220

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Lemesos (Limassol) Mountain Resorts

ultural eventsCyprus’ Herbs Event: Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. The event takes place in Pano Platres village during October. Visitors can learn about the 674 indigenous herbs and essential oils and get to know about their properties. Troodos Sports & Fun Festival Action, sports and fun in the mountains with a wide range of outdoor activities to try from hiking and archery to mountain biking and trail running. The event takes place in the last weekend of June and it starts in Pano Platres village. For information call 99694900.

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ocated around the central and higher pine-clad elevations of Troodos, the Lemesos (Limassol) Mountain Resorts features charming village communities. The region offers a wide network of different nature trails, suitable for all ages and levels of fitness, as well as mountain biking and cycling routes. Skiing facilities are also available in the area during the winter months.

A recommended regional attraction is the Troodos Environmental Information Centre, located 200 meters west of Troodos square (40 on the Troodos area-Western map). The Centre provides extensive information on the Troodos National Park, as well as general information on the geology, flora and fauna of the region.

Another place to visit is Pano Platres (known to the locals as Platres). Pano Platres (1,230m.) is the largest Troodos resort, situated about 5km from Troodos square. It is the area where most Troodos accommodation establishments are concentrated.

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“You cannot sleep in Platres for the nightingales”. Shy nightingale, hidden among whispering leaves, you bring the echoing coolness of the forest to the sundered souls and bodies of those who know there can be no return. Blind voice, fumbling in the dark of memory for footsteps, gestures, what I dare not call kisses, and the slave-woman’s sullen anger.

“You cannot sleep in Platres for the nightingales”.

George Seferis, Greek Nobel laureateHelen, Log Book III (1955), translated from Greek by John Stathatos (2005)

ip:Visit Platania picnic site, 6km from Kakopetria on the Kakopetria – Troodos road, and have a rest or a stroll under the beautiful plane trees. Facilities include picnic tables, a restaurant and children’s play areas. T

ublic transportation:For routes and timetables contact:Clarios bus company, Tel: 22 753234E.M.E.L. bus company, Tel: 77778121www.limassolbuses.com P.E.A.L. bus company, Tel: 25 552220

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Lemesos (Limassol) Mountain Resorts

ultural eventsCyprus’ Herbs Event: Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. The event takes place in Pano Platres village during October. Visitors can learn about the 674 indigenous herbs and essential oils and get to know about their properties. Troodos Sports & Fun Festival Action, sports and fun in the mountains with a wide range of outdoor activities to try from hiking and archery to mountain biking and trail running. The event takes place in the last weekend of June and it starts in Pano Platres village. For information call 99694900.

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Kalidonia Waterfalls

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NIGHTINGALE4815 Kato PlatresTel: +357 25 421202Opr: Ms Elenitsa KapakiotiMgr: Ms Elenitsa Kapakioti

FOREST PARK62, Sp. Kyprianou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 421751, Fax: +357 25 421875E-mail: [email protected]: www.forestparkhotel.com.cyOpr: Skyrianides Hotels LtdMgr: Mr Heraklis Skyrianides

NEW HELVETIA6, Helvetia Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 421348, Fax: +357 25 422148E-mail: [email protected]: www.newhelvetiahotel.comOpr: New Helvetia Hotel LtdMgr: Ms Lido Matheou

PENDELI12, Arch. Makarios Avenue 4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 421736, Fax: +357 25 421808E-mail: [email protected]: www.pendelihotel.comOpr: Aqua Sol Hotels Public Co LtdMgr: Mr Andros Evagorou

EDELWEISS53, Spyrou Kyprianou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 421335, Fax: +357 25 422060E-mail: [email protected]: www.edelweisshotel.com.cyOpr: Mr George PapasMgr: Mr George Papas

PETIT PALAIS4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 422723, Fax: +357 25 421065E-mail: [email protected]: www.petitpalaishotel.comOpr: A.V.D. Hotel Enterprises LtdMgr: Ms Vasso Telemachou Gregoriou

Hotels

SemiramisTraditional Hotel 55, Spyrou Kyprianou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 422777Opr: Mr Agisilaos IakovidesMgr: Mr Agisilaos Iakovides

Okella Traditional Hotel4747 Saittas Tel: +357 25 432521, Fax: +357 25 432522Mgr: Demos Flouris

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JUBILEETroodos Square 4800 TroodosTel: +357 25 420107, Fax: +357 22 673991E-mail: [email protected]: www.jubileehotel.comOpr: Kyriacos Markides (Jubilee) LtdMgr: Mr Evgenios Lofitis

KALLITHEAPanagias Fanaromenis Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 421746, Fax: +357 25 422241Opr: Mr Evagoras KyriakidesMgr: Mr Evagoras Kyriakides

SPRINGPsilo Dentro Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 421330, +357 25 352794E-mail: [email protected]: www.springhotels.netOpr: Ms Mary SavvidouMgr: Ms Mary Savvidou

Hotels

Lemesos (Limassol) Mountain Resorts Lemesos (Limassol) Mountain Resorts

Traditional Houses (Hotels and hotel Apartments)

TROODOS HOTELTroodos Square4800 Troodos Tel: +357 25 42 0000, Fax: +357 25 42 0020 E-mail: [email protected]: www.troodoshotel.comOpr: Mr Lefkos ChristodoulouMgr: Mr Lefkos Christodoulou

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NIGHTINGALE4815 Kato PlatresTel: +357 25 421202Opr: Ms Elenitsa KapakiotiMgr: Ms Elenitsa Kapakioti

FOREST PARK62, Sp. Kyprianou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 421751, Fax: +357 25 421875E-mail: [email protected]: www.forestparkhotel.com.cyOpr: Skyrianides Hotels LtdMgr: Mr Heraklis Skyrianides

NEW HELVETIA6, Helvetia Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 421348, Fax: +357 25 422148E-mail: [email protected]: www.newhelvetiahotel.comOpr: New Helvetia Hotel LtdMgr: Ms Lido Matheou

PENDELI12, Arch. Makarios Avenue 4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 421736, Fax: +357 25 421808E-mail: [email protected]: www.pendelihotel.comOpr: Aqua Sol Hotels Public Co LtdMgr: Mr Andros Evagorou

EDELWEISS53, Spyrou Kyprianou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 421335, Fax: +357 25 422060E-mail: [email protected]: www.edelweisshotel.com.cyOpr: Mr George PapasMgr: Mr George Papas

PETIT PALAIS4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 422723, Fax: +357 25 421065E-mail: [email protected]: www.petitpalaishotel.comOpr: A.V.D. Hotel Enterprises LtdMgr: Ms Vasso Telemachou Gregoriou

Hotels

SemiramisTraditional Hotel 55, Spyrou Kyprianou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 422777Opr: Mr Agisilaos IakovidesMgr: Mr Agisilaos Iakovides

Okella Traditional Hotel4747 Saittas Tel: +357 25 432521, Fax: +357 25 432522Mgr: Demos Flouris

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JUBILEETroodos Square 4800 TroodosTel: +357 25 420107, Fax: +357 22 673991E-mail: [email protected]: www.jubileehotel.comOpr: Kyriacos Markides (Jubilee) LtdMgr: Mr Evgenios Lofitis

KALLITHEAPanagias Fanaromenis Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 421746, Fax: +357 25 422241Opr: Mr Evagoras KyriakidesMgr: Mr Evagoras Kyriakides

SPRINGPsilo Dentro Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: +357 25 421330, +357 25 352794E-mail: [email protected]: www.springhotels.netOpr: Ms Mary SavvidouMgr: Ms Mary Savvidou

Hotels

Lemesos (Limassol) Mountain Resorts Lemesos (Limassol) Mountain Resorts

Traditional Houses (Hotels and hotel Apartments)

TROODOS HOTELTroodos Square4800 Troodos Tel: +357 25 42 0000, Fax: +357 25 42 0020 E-mail: [email protected]: www.troodoshotel.comOpr: Mr Lefkos ChristodoulouMgr: Mr Lefkos Christodoulou

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Gremmos Restaurant4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 423 777, 99 464 288Category: Restaurant

John’s Restaurant103, Faneromenis Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 840Category: Restaurant

Kalidonia Restaurant31, Olympou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 404Category: Restaurant

Koilas ton Hariton Restaurant4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 454Category: Restaurant

Le Marquis Pub And Snack Bar2B, Olympou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 500Category: Bar

Mimis Restaurant4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 449Category: Restaurant

Orosimo Snack Bar13D, Olympou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 422 150Category: Restaurant

Pegasos Restaurant – Café1, Makarios Avenue4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 744Category: Restaurant

Pizani Restaurant4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 868Category: Restaurant

Psilo Dendro13, Aedonion Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 350, 25 813 131Category: Restaurant

Romantzo Café12, Olympou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 777Category: Café

Saint Antonio restaurant3, Arch. Makariou 4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 720, 99 170 986 Category: Restaurant

Skylight Cafe – RestaurantFaneromenis Street 4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 422 244Category: Restaurant

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Troodos Square - Chionistra

A. J. Village Restaurant of Platres26, Makarios Avenue4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 422 777Category: Restaurant

Anoi Restaurant37, Olympou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 99 652 679Category: Restaurant

Antonis Café110, Faneromenis Street4820 Pano PlatresTel:25 421 435Category: Café

International Restaurant – CaféFaneromenis Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 340Category: Restaurant

Pano Platres

Kato Platres

Restaurants | Night Clubs | Bars

Lemesos (Limassol) Mountain Resorts Lemesos (Limassol) Mountain Resorts

Pera PediNeromylos Cafe – Restaurant4779 Pera PediTel: 25 421 536Category: Restaurant

Sequoia Family Restaurant4779 Pera PediTel: 25 470 650Category: Restaurant

Stathmos Restaurant4779 Pera PediTel: 25 470 060, 99 477 369Category: Restaurant

Ayios Dimitrios Restaurant4815 Kato PlatresTel: 25 423 923, 99 604 693Category: Restaurant

Paradissi Restaurant4815 Kato PlatresTel: 25 422 558Category: Restaurant

Vassos Restaurant4815 Kato PlatresTel: 25 421 569Category: Restaurant

Mandria Restaurant4778 MandriaTel: 25 421 221Category: Restaurant

A.Makris Family Restaurant4747 MoniatisTel: 25 421 275Category: Restaurant

Paraskevas Restaurant4747 MoniatisTel: 25433 626,99 632 666Category:Restaurant

Pefka Restaurant4747 MoniatisTel: 25 434 388Category: Restaurant

Platanos Restaurant4747 MoniatisTel: 25 432 795Category: Restaurant

Ben Nevis RestaurantTroodos Square 4800 TroodosTel: 25 420 129Category: Restaurant

Dolphin Troodos Tourist PavilionTroodos Square 4800 TroodosTel: 25 420 215, 99 527 032Category: Restaurant

Fereos Park Restaurant - CafeTroodos Square 4800 TroodosTel: 25 420 114Category: Restaurant

North Face Cafe - RestaurantTroodos Chionistra4600 TroodosTel: 25 420 105Category: Restaurant

Ski Center RestaurantTroodos Chionistra(Sun Valley)4600 TroodosTel: 25 420 165Category: Restaurant

Foini Tavern4814 FoiniTel: 25 421 828Category: Restaurant

Neraida Tavern4814 FoiniTel: 25 421 680Category: Restaurant

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Panagia Trooditissa Monastery

Olympos Mountain

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Gremmos Restaurant4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 423 777, 99 464 288Category: Restaurant

John’s Restaurant103, Faneromenis Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 840Category: Restaurant

Kalidonia Restaurant31, Olympou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 404Category: Restaurant

Koilas ton Hariton Restaurant4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 454Category: Restaurant

Le Marquis Pub And Snack Bar2B, Olympou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 500Category: Bar

Mimis Restaurant4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 449Category: Restaurant

Orosimo Snack Bar13D, Olympou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 422 150Category: Restaurant

Pegasos Restaurant – Café1, Makarios Avenue4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 744Category: Restaurant

Pizani Restaurant4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 868Category: Restaurant

Psilo Dendro13, Aedonion Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 350, 25 813 131Category: Restaurant

Romantzo Café12, Olympou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 777Category: Café

Saint Antonio restaurant3, Arch. Makariou 4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 720, 99 170 986 Category: Restaurant

Skylight Cafe – RestaurantFaneromenis Street 4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 422 244Category: Restaurant

Moniatis

Mandria

Foini

Troodos Square - Chionistra

A. J. Village Restaurant of Platres26, Makarios Avenue4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 422 777Category: Restaurant

Anoi Restaurant37, Olympou Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 99 652 679Category: Restaurant

Antonis Café110, Faneromenis Street4820 Pano PlatresTel:25 421 435Category: Café

International Restaurant – CaféFaneromenis Street4820 Pano PlatresTel: 25 421 340Category: Restaurant

Pano Platres

Kato Platres

Restaurants | Night Clubs | Bars

Lemesos (Limassol) Mountain Resorts Lemesos (Limassol) Mountain Resorts

Pera PediNeromylos Cafe – Restaurant4779 Pera PediTel: 25 421 536Category: Restaurant

Sequoia Family Restaurant4779 Pera PediTel: 25 470 650Category: Restaurant

Stathmos Restaurant4779 Pera PediTel: 25 470 060, 99 477 369Category: Restaurant

Ayios Dimitrios Restaurant4815 Kato PlatresTel: 25 423 923, 99 604 693Category: Restaurant

Paradissi Restaurant4815 Kato PlatresTel: 25 422 558Category: Restaurant

Vassos Restaurant4815 Kato PlatresTel: 25 421 569Category: Restaurant

Mandria Restaurant4778 MandriaTel: 25 421 221Category: Restaurant

A.Makris Family Restaurant4747 MoniatisTel: 25 421 275Category: Restaurant

Paraskevas Restaurant4747 MoniatisTel: 25433 626,99 632 666Category:Restaurant

Pefka Restaurant4747 MoniatisTel: 25 434 388Category: Restaurant

Platanos Restaurant4747 MoniatisTel: 25 432 795Category: Restaurant

Ben Nevis RestaurantTroodos Square 4800 TroodosTel: 25 420 129Category: Restaurant

Dolphin Troodos Tourist PavilionTroodos Square 4800 TroodosTel: 25 420 215, 99 527 032Category: Restaurant

Fereos Park Restaurant - CafeTroodos Square 4800 TroodosTel: 25 420 114Category: Restaurant

North Face Cafe - RestaurantTroodos Chionistra4600 TroodosTel: 25 420 105Category: Restaurant

Ski Center RestaurantTroodos Chionistra(Sun Valley)4600 TroodosTel: 25 420 165Category: Restaurant

Foini Tavern4814 FoiniTel: 25 421 828Category: Restaurant

Neraida Tavern4814 FoiniTel: 25 421 680Category: Restaurant

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Pitsilia he region east of mount Olympus is known as Pitsilia. It is home to Machairas National Park. Its highest peaks are Madari (1,612m.) and Papoutsa (1,554m.). Pitsilia is home to some 40 picturesque villages set among vines, almond, hazelnut, walnut and other fruit trees. The interchanging landscape, variety of shapes

and colours, old churches and hospitality of the local inhabitants make Pitsilia one of the most charming areas of Cyprus. Hotel or traditional house accommodation can be found in many area villages.

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ips: Enter a coffee house (kafenio) in any Troodos village and order a ‘Cyprus coffee’. The coffee house is the centre of social activity. Feel free to chat with the locals and ask for directions or advice on local attractions. They will be delighted to assist and provide hints on things to see and do.

-Taste local delicacies such as “hiromeri” (smoked ham), “loukanika” (spicy smoked sausages),“lountza” (smoked fillet of pork), aromatic rosewater products and “glyka” (preserved fruit sweets), as well as the famed distilled rural spirit of ‘Zivania.

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ultural eventsApple festival: takes place in Amiantos, Dymes and Kyperounta villages every October.During the festival, visitors can look at exhibitions related to the production of the apple. Moreover, they can taste traditional apple products and enjoy traditional music and dances.

Rose festival: takes place in Agros every May. During the festival visitors can participate in the rose collection, see and buy different rose products and enjoy traditional music and dances. Dedicated

to the Rose (Rosa Damascena) known for its unique aroma.

Zivania festival: takes place in Alona and Pelendri villages every November. During the event visitors can experience the distillation process of zivania, enjoy traditional music and dances and taste traditional products.

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Telemachos Kanthos, “Blossomed trees, rooftops, church and cliff - To the right, Milia’s stream, 1990.” Oil on canvas 60x80cm. Alona.

ublic transportation:for routes and timetables contact:Agros bus, Tel: 99 303691E.M.E.L. bus company, Tel: 77778121www.limassolbuses.comO.S.E.L. bus company, Tel: 77777755Clarios bus company, Tel: 22 753234

PAgios Ioannis Pitsilias

Palaichori

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Pitsilia he region east of mount Olympus is known as Pitsilia. It is home to Machairas National Park. Its highest peaks are Madari (1,612m.) and Papoutsa (1,554m.). Pitsilia is home to some 40 picturesque villages set among vines, almond, hazelnut, walnut and other fruit trees. The interchanging landscape, variety of shapes

and colours, old churches and hospitality of the local inhabitants make Pitsilia one of the most charming areas of Cyprus. Hotel or traditional house accommodation can be found in many area villages.

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ips: Enter a coffee house (kafenio) in any Troodos village and order a ‘Cyprus coffee’. The coffee house is the centre of social activity. Feel free to chat with the locals and ask for directions or advice on local attractions. They will be delighted to assist and provide hints on things to see and do.

-Taste local delicacies such as “hiromeri” (smoked ham), “loukanika” (spicy smoked sausages),“lountza” (smoked fillet of pork), aromatic rosewater products and “glyka” (preserved fruit sweets), as well as the famed distilled rural spirit of ‘Zivania.

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ultural eventsApple festival: takes place in Amiantos, Dymes and Kyperounta villages every October.During the festival, visitors can look at exhibitions related to the production of the apple. Moreover, they can taste traditional apple products and enjoy traditional music and dances.

Rose festival: takes place in Agros every May. During the festival visitors can participate in the rose collection, see and buy different rose products and enjoy traditional music and dances. Dedicated

to the Rose (Rosa Damascena) known for its unique aroma.

Zivania festival: takes place in Alona and Pelendri villages every November. During the event visitors can experience the distillation process of zivania, enjoy traditional music and dances and taste traditional products.

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Telemachos Kanthos, “Blossomed trees, rooftops, church and cliff - To the right, Milia’s stream, 1990.” Oil on canvas 60x80cm. Alona.

ublic transportation:for routes and timetables contact:Agros bus, Tel: 99 303691E.M.E.L. bus company, Tel: 77778121www.limassolbuses.comO.S.E.L. bus company, Tel: 77777755Clarios bus company, Tel: 22 753234

PAgios Ioannis Pitsilias

Palaichori

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I krya Vrysi2828 Agia EiriniTel: 22 924948, 99 326393Category: Restaurant

Kyriakous ‘ Tavern4872 AgridiaTel: 25 521 588, 99 955 403Category: Tavern

Agros Village Pub & Tavern103, Agrou Avenue 4860 AgrosTel: 25 521 962, 25 521 558Category: Restaurant

Aidonia Restaurant6, Panagias Street4860 AgrosTel: 25 521 707Category: Restaurant

Escape Disco2, Giannaki Mavrou Street4860 AgrosTel: 25 522 148, 99 434 884Category: Night Club

Granchio Restaurant – Café15, Agrou Avenue 4860 AgrosTel: 25 521 233Category: Bar

Koilada Politistiko Kentro115, Agrou Avenue 4860 AgrosTel: 25 521 303Category: Restaurant

Linari Tavern35, Agrou Avenue 4860 AgrosTel: 25 522 215, 99 434 884Category: Restaurant

Pantheon Café34, Agrou Avenue4860 AgrosTel: 25 521 889, 99 495 057Category: Restaurant

To Pezema Tavern50, Steliou Chajipetri Street4860 AgrosTel: 99 551 381Category: Restaurant

A.P.O.A Alonas Restaurant2751 AlonaTel: 22 652 644Category: Restaurant

Amiantos Gardens Restaurant1, Evagora Papachristoforou4810 AmiantosTel: 25 552 691Category: Restaurant

Olympos RestaurantAmiantos – Troodos Road4810 AmiantosTel: 25 552 735Category: Restaurant

Pitsilia

VLACHOS4860 AgrosTel: +357 25 521330, Fax: +357 25 521890Opr: Vlachos Hotels LtdMgr: Ms Niki Vlachou

RODON1, Rodou Street4860 AgrosTel: +357 25 521201, Fax: +357 25 521235Email: [email protected]: www.rodonhotel.comOpr: Agros Development Company ‘Troodos’Public LtdMgr: Mr Kostas Kosieftas

Traditional Houses (Hotels and hotel Apartments)

LIVADIA Guest House9, Arch. Makarios Avenue 4876 KyperountaTel: +357 25 532014Opr: Mr Takis HadjimichaelMgr: Mr Takis Hadjimichael

Polystypos

ΑmpelikosTraditional Hotel Potamitissa4879 PotamitissaTel: +357 25 522211Email: [email protected]: www.ambelikos.comMgr: Tryfon Kyriakou

Potamitissa

To spiti tis EvridikisTraditional Hotel Αpartments 50, Christou Tsarta Street2756 PolystyposTel: +357 22 750509Opr: Mrs Evridiki PolydorouMgr: Mrs Evridiki Polydorou

PalaichoriArchontiko RoussiasTraditional Hotel Αpartments9, Ioanni Makrigianni Street2740 PalaichoriTel: +357 22 750605, +357 22 642734, +357 99 947143 Fax: +357 22 760926Email: [email protected]: www.archontikorousias.comMgr: Mr Panagiotis EleftheriadesOpr: Archontiko Rousias Ltd

AskasEvgenias House’sTraditional Hotel Αpartments 77, Gregori Afxentiou Street 2752 AskasTel: +357 22 642344, +357 22 642644 Fax: +357 22 643122Opr: Ms Panagiota PolydorouMgr: Mr Christakis Polydorou

Pitsilia

Alona

Amiantos

Pernia Restaurant2752 AskasTel: 22 642343Category: Restaurant

Alonia Restaurant4875 ChandriaTel: 25 532045Category: Restaurant

Plateia ton Kedron4875 ChandriaTel: 25 532 863Category: Restaurant

Maxiana Restaurant2834 KannaviaTel: 22 923 180Category: Restaurant

Agia Paraskevi4566 Kalo ChorioTel: 25 542 304, 99 604 274Category: Restaurant

Kalo Chorio Tavern50, Komamtaria Avenue4566 Kalo ChorioTel: 25 542 737Category: Tavern

Adventure Mountain Park(Ice skating |Paintball | Climbing | Walking)Doxa si o Theos Street4876 KyperountaTel: 99 674 126E-mail: [email protected]: www.adventuremountainpark.comCategory: Restaurant

Antonis Café3, Neophytou Kouppi Street 4876 KyperountaTel: 99 498 135Category: Snack Bar

Dolly Snack Bar2, Ag. Georgiou Street4876 KyperountaTel: 99 662 495Category: Snack Bar

Gefyri Restaurant3, Neophytou Kouppi Street4876 KyperountaTel: 25 532 275Category: Restaurant

Kentro Neotitas1, Apriliou Street 4876 KyperountaTel: 25 553 121Category: Restaurant

Sotiras Tavern25, Martiou Street4876 KyperountaTel: 25 530 021Category: Restaurant

Chandria

Kyperounta

Askas

Kannavia

Kalo Chorio

Agia Eirini

Agros

Agridia

Ayia Koroni RestaurantLefkosia - Palaichori Road 2745 PalaichoriTel: 22 642314Category: Restaurant

Drosoneri Family RestaurantLefkosia - Palaichori Road 2745 PalaichoriTel: 22 642821Category: Restaurant

Ta Fanaria tis MaroullousLefkosia - Palaichori Road2745 PalaichoriTel: 22 642 349, 99 611 388Category: Restaurant

Fraoula RestaurantLefkosia - Palaichori Road2745 PalaichoriTel: 22 642 317Category:Restaurant

Kapsalis RestaurantLefkosia - Palaichori Road2745 PalaichoriTel: 22 642 222Category: Restaurant

Karydies RestaurantLefkosia - Palaichori Road 2745 PalaichoriTel: 22 642 929, 99 316 515Category: Restaurant

Serrachis Restaurant73, Eleftherias Street2745 PalaichoriTel: 99 540 292Category: Restaurant

Polydentri Tavern56, Soteri Tsaggari Street 4878 PelendriTel: 25 552 651, 99 535 015Category: Tavern

Phelandrio Restaurant14, Makarios Avenue 4878 PelendriTel: 25 552 317, 99 612 396Category: Restaurant

Pantheon Restaurant2756 Polystypos Tel: 25 652 020Category: Restaurant

Fintoukia Restaurant2757 SarantiTel: 22 652 315Category: Restaurant

Kastania Restaurant2757 SarantiTel: 22 652 933, 99 698 943Category: Restaurant

Palaichori

Saranti

Polystypos

Pelendri

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I krya Vrysi2828 Agia EiriniTel: 22 924948, 99 326393Category: Restaurant

Kyriakous ‘ Tavern4872 AgridiaTel: 25 521 588, 99 955 403Category: Tavern

Agros Village Pub & Tavern103, Agrou Avenue 4860 AgrosTel: 25 521 962, 25 521 558Category: Restaurant

Aidonia Restaurant6, Panagias Street4860 AgrosTel: 25 521 707Category: Restaurant

Escape Disco2, Giannaki Mavrou Street4860 AgrosTel: 25 522 148, 99 434 884Category: Night Club

Granchio Restaurant – Café15, Agrou Avenue 4860 AgrosTel: 25 521 233Category: Bar

Koilada Politistiko Kentro115, Agrou Avenue 4860 AgrosTel: 25 521 303Category: Restaurant

Linari Tavern35, Agrou Avenue 4860 AgrosTel: 25 522 215, 99 434 884Category: Restaurant

Pantheon Café34, Agrou Avenue4860 AgrosTel: 25 521 889, 99 495 057Category: Restaurant

To Pezema Tavern50, Steliou Chajipetri Street4860 AgrosTel: 99 551 381Category: Restaurant

A.P.O.A Alonas Restaurant2751 AlonaTel: 22 652 644Category: Restaurant

Amiantos Gardens Restaurant1, Evagora Papachristoforou4810 AmiantosTel: 25 552 691Category: Restaurant

Olympos RestaurantAmiantos – Troodos Road4810 AmiantosTel: 25 552 735Category: Restaurant

Pitsilia

VLACHOS4860 AgrosTel: +357 25 521330, Fax: +357 25 521890Opr: Vlachos Hotels LtdMgr: Ms Niki Vlachou

RODON1, Rodou Street4860 AgrosTel: +357 25 521201, Fax: +357 25 521235Email: [email protected]: www.rodonhotel.comOpr: Agros Development Company ‘Troodos’Public LtdMgr: Mr Kostas Kosieftas

Traditional Houses (Hotels and hotel Apartments)

LIVADIA Guest House9, Arch. Makarios Avenue 4876 KyperountaTel: +357 25 532014Opr: Mr Takis HadjimichaelMgr: Mr Takis Hadjimichael

Polystypos

ΑmpelikosTraditional Hotel Potamitissa4879 PotamitissaTel: +357 25 522211Email: [email protected]: www.ambelikos.comMgr: Tryfon Kyriakou

Potamitissa

To spiti tis EvridikisTraditional Hotel Αpartments 50, Christou Tsarta Street2756 PolystyposTel: +357 22 750509Opr: Mrs Evridiki PolydorouMgr: Mrs Evridiki Polydorou

PalaichoriArchontiko RoussiasTraditional Hotel Αpartments9, Ioanni Makrigianni Street2740 PalaichoriTel: +357 22 750605, +357 22 642734, +357 99 947143 Fax: +357 22 760926Email: [email protected]: www.archontikorousias.comMgr: Mr Panagiotis EleftheriadesOpr: Archontiko Rousias Ltd

AskasEvgenias House’sTraditional Hotel Αpartments 77, Gregori Afxentiou Street 2752 AskasTel: +357 22 642344, +357 22 642644 Fax: +357 22 643122Opr: Ms Panagiota PolydorouMgr: Mr Christakis Polydorou

Pitsilia

Alona

Amiantos

Pernia Restaurant2752 AskasTel: 22 642343Category: Restaurant

Alonia Restaurant4875 ChandriaTel: 25 532045Category: Restaurant

Plateia ton Kedron4875 ChandriaTel: 25 532 863Category: Restaurant

Maxiana Restaurant2834 KannaviaTel: 22 923 180Category: Restaurant

Agia Paraskevi4566 Kalo ChorioTel: 25 542 304, 99 604 274Category: Restaurant

Kalo Chorio Tavern50, Komamtaria Avenue4566 Kalo ChorioTel: 25 542 737Category: Tavern

Adventure Mountain Park(Ice skating |Paintball | Climbing | Walking)Doxa si o Theos Street4876 KyperountaTel: 99 674 126E-mail: [email protected]: www.adventuremountainpark.comCategory: Restaurant

Antonis Café3, Neophytou Kouppi Street 4876 KyperountaTel: 99 498 135Category: Snack Bar

Dolly Snack Bar2, Ag. Georgiou Street4876 KyperountaTel: 99 662 495Category: Snack Bar

Gefyri Restaurant3, Neophytou Kouppi Street4876 KyperountaTel: 25 532 275Category: Restaurant

Kentro Neotitas1, Apriliou Street 4876 KyperountaTel: 25 553 121Category: Restaurant

Sotiras Tavern25, Martiou Street4876 KyperountaTel: 25 530 021Category: Restaurant

Chandria

Kyperounta

Askas

Kannavia

Kalo Chorio

Agia Eirini

Agros

Agridia

Ayia Koroni RestaurantLefkosia - Palaichori Road 2745 PalaichoriTel: 22 642314Category: Restaurant

Drosoneri Family RestaurantLefkosia - Palaichori Road 2745 PalaichoriTel: 22 642821Category: Restaurant

Ta Fanaria tis MaroullousLefkosia - Palaichori Road2745 PalaichoriTel: 22 642 349, 99 611 388Category: Restaurant

Fraoula RestaurantLefkosia - Palaichori Road2745 PalaichoriTel: 22 642 317Category:Restaurant

Kapsalis RestaurantLefkosia - Palaichori Road2745 PalaichoriTel: 22 642 222Category: Restaurant

Karydies RestaurantLefkosia - Palaichori Road 2745 PalaichoriTel: 22 642 929, 99 316 515Category: Restaurant

Serrachis Restaurant73, Eleftherias Street2745 PalaichoriTel: 99 540 292Category: Restaurant

Polydentri Tavern56, Soteri Tsaggari Street 4878 PelendriTel: 25 552 651, 99 535 015Category: Tavern

Phelandrio Restaurant14, Makarios Avenue 4878 PelendriTel: 25 552 317, 99 612 396Category: Restaurant

Pantheon Restaurant2756 Polystypos Tel: 25 652 020Category: Restaurant

Fintoukia Restaurant2757 SarantiTel: 22 652 315Category: Restaurant

Kastania Restaurant2757 SarantiTel: 22 652 933, 99 698 943Category: Restaurant

Palaichori

Saranti

Polystypos

Pelendri

Restaurants | Night Clubs | BarsHotels

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Solea Valley he enchanting Solea Valley is situated along the Lefkosia (Nicosia)-Troodos main road. Solea is home to the picturesque villages of Kakopetria and Galata (730m.), overlooking countless apple trees spread in the valley below, a spectacular sight at blossom time. Both villages are popular hill resorts providing a

range of licensed hotels, agrotourism establishments and restaurants.

Tip: - Try the local fresh water trout, - farmed in the area and served in many Troodos restaurants, it is a gastronomic delight!T

ultural eventsHerbs festival: Takes place in Korakou during May. Visitors can see the big variety of the indigenous herbs and get to know about their properties. Local products festival:Takes place in the month of September in Galata village where bread products, traditional sweets and other local products are exhibited.

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Solea Valley he enchanting Solea Valley is situated along the Lefkosia (Nicosia)-Troodos main road. Solea is home to the picturesque villages of Kakopetria and Galata (730m.), overlooking countless apple trees spread in the valley below, a spectacular sight at blossom time. Both villages are popular hill resorts providing a

range of licensed hotels, agrotourism establishments and restaurants.

Tip: - Try the local fresh water trout, - farmed in the area and served in many Troodos restaurants, it is a gastronomic delight!T

ultural eventsHerbs festival: Takes place in Korakou during May. Visitors can see the big variety of the indigenous herbs and get to know about their properties. Local products festival:Takes place in the month of September in Galata village where bread products, traditional sweets and other local products are exhibited.

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EKALI22, Grivas Digenis Street2800 KakopetriaTel: +357 22 922501, Fax: +357 22 922503E-mail: [email protected]: www.ekali-hotel.comOpr: K. Kountouris LtdMgr: Mr Andreas Mandalas

HELLAS4, Agiou Mammantos Street2800 Kakopetria Tel: +357 22 922450, Fax: +357 22 922227E-mail: [email protected]: www.hellashotel.com.cyOpr: C.D.M. Koronides Enterprises LtdMgr: Mr Christakis Koronides

MAKRIS48, Agiou Mammantos Street2800 KakopetriaTel: +357 22 922419, Fax: +357 22 923367E-mail: [email protected]: www.makrishotel.comOpr: Kohtala Enterprises LtdMgr: Mr Christakis Theodosiou

MYLOS8, Mylou Street2800 KakopetriaTel: +357 22 922536, Fax: +357 22 813970E-mail: [email protected]: www.cymillhotel.comOpr: Maryland Restaurants LtdMgr: Mr Aris Aristeidou

MINAIDE’S2800 KakopetriaTel: +357 22 922421, Fax: +357 22 923787Website: www.minaideshotel.comOpr: Xenodochiakai Epichiriseis Minaides LtdMgr: Mr Demetris Minaides

KRYSTAL15, Grivas Digenis Street2800 KakopetriaTel: +357 22 922433, Fax: +357 22 923678Opr: Constantinides & Christopoulos LtdMgr: Mr Antigoni Constantinidou

Solea Valley

hotels

Pandocheio LinosTraditional Hotel34, Palias Kakopetrias Street2800 KakopetriaTel: +357 22 923161, Fax: +357 22 923181E-mail: [email protected]: www.linos-inn.com.cyOpr: Mr Stelios AlkiviadesMgr: Mr Stelios Alkiviades

Maritsa LodgeTraditional Hotel 2810 KakopetriaTel: +357 22 764998, Fax: +357 22761987E-mail: [email protected]: Mr Aimilios LemonarisMgr: Mr Aimilios Lemonaris

Kakopetria

To spiti tou XeniTraditional Hotel Apartments2827 GalataTel: +357 22 922391, +357 99419251, Fax: +357 22 922277Opr: Ms Vathoulla XenophontosMgr: Ms Vathoulla Xenophontos

Galata

MARJAY INNHotel Without Star2841 Spilia Tel: +357 22 922208, Fax: +357 22 923455E-mail: [email protected]: www.marjay.comOpr: E. J. Aschcroft LtdMgr: Ms Eleni Aschroft

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EKALI22, Grivas Digenis Street2800 KakopetriaTel: +357 22 922501, Fax: +357 22 922503E-mail: [email protected]: www.ekali-hotel.comOpr: K. Kountouris LtdMgr: Mr Andreas Mandalas

HELLAS4, Agiou Mammantos Street2800 Kakopetria Tel: +357 22 922450, Fax: +357 22 922227E-mail: [email protected]: www.hellashotel.com.cyOpr: C.D.M. Koronides Enterprises LtdMgr: Mr Christakis Koronides

MAKRIS48, Agiou Mammantos Street2800 KakopetriaTel: +357 22 922419, Fax: +357 22 923367E-mail: [email protected]: www.makrishotel.comOpr: Kohtala Enterprises LtdMgr: Mr Christakis Theodosiou

MYLOS8, Mylou Street2800 KakopetriaTel: +357 22 922536, Fax: +357 22 813970E-mail: [email protected]: www.cymillhotel.comOpr: Maryland Restaurants LtdMgr: Mr Aris Aristeidou

MINAIDE’S2800 KakopetriaTel: +357 22 922421, Fax: +357 22 923787Website: www.minaideshotel.comOpr: Xenodochiakai Epichiriseis Minaides LtdMgr: Mr Demetris Minaides

KRYSTAL15, Grivas Digenis Street2800 KakopetriaTel: +357 22 922433, Fax: +357 22 923678Opr: Constantinides & Christopoulos LtdMgr: Mr Antigoni Constantinidou

Solea Valley

hotels

Pandocheio LinosTraditional Hotel34, Palias Kakopetrias Street2800 KakopetriaTel: +357 22 923161, Fax: +357 22 923181E-mail: [email protected]: www.linos-inn.com.cyOpr: Mr Stelios AlkiviadesMgr: Mr Stelios Alkiviades

Maritsa LodgeTraditional Hotel 2810 KakopetriaTel: +357 22 764998, Fax: +357 22761987E-mail: [email protected]: Mr Aimilios LemonarisMgr: Mr Aimilios Lemonaris

Kakopetria

To spiti tou XeniTraditional Hotel Apartments2827 GalataTel: +357 22 922391, +357 99419251, Fax: +357 22 922277Opr: Ms Vathoulla XenophontosMgr: Ms Vathoulla Xenophontos

Galata

MARJAY INNHotel Without Star2841 Spilia Tel: +357 22 922208, Fax: +357 22 923455E-mail: [email protected]: www.marjay.comOpr: E. J. Aschcroft LtdMgr: Ms Eleni Aschroft

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Aes Giorkis Family Tavern3, Agiou Georgiou Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 923 600, 99 646 310Category: Restaurant

Argentina Tziellari Restaurant72, Palaias Kakopetrias Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 522, 99 967051Category: Restaurant

Asteria Restaurant (Chrysanthis)24, Kakopetrias Avenue Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 202Category: Restaurant

Bridge Pub2, Agiou Georgiou Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 202Category: Bar

Clarian Disco – Bar21, Arch. Makarios Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 923 470Category: Night Club

Deilina Restaurant25, Arch. Makarios Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 455Category: Restaurant

Droseri Potamia25, Onoufriou Kleride Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 439, 99 416 200Category: Restaurant

Gloria Jeans Coffees25, Arch. Makariou Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 535Category: Restaurant Green Valley Restaurant29, Onoufriou Kleride Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 92 2651Category: Restaurant

Kakopetria Square Restaurant – Café16, Arch. Makarios Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 352Category: Restaurant

Kakopetria Swimming Pool11, Metr. Kyrenias Kyprianou Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 100, 99 614 538Category: Restaurant

Solea Valley

Kotsios Café61A, Arch. Makarios Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 923 464, 99 559 945Category: Restaurant

Kouspes Inn Restaurant – Bar21, Arch. Makarios Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 336Category: Restaurant

Kryoneri Restaurant32, Kakopetrias Avenue2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 188, 99 073 334Category: Restaurant

Linos Pizza4, Arch. Makarios Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 463 746Category: Restaurant

Monte Christou Restaurant44, Gerambelou Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 924 944Category: Restaurant

Mystic Restaurant Bar21, Arch. Makarios Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 477, 96 414 344Category: Restaurant

Oinokoros Restaurant - Snack Bar38, Arch. Makarios Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 924 044, 99 416 200Category: Restaurant

Olga Kazanou Restaurant6, Andrea Mamantos Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 615Category: Restaurant

Original Gate Restaurant33, Arch. Makarios Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 333Category: Restaurant

Palio Katoi Tis Kakopetrias1, Agiou Georgiou Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 762Category: Bar

KakopetriaEpilogi Restaurant1, Andrea Protopapa Street2831 EvrychouTel: 22 933 700, 99 651 802Category: Restaurant

Kedro Tavern85, Markou Drakou Street2831 EvrychouTel: 22 933 333Category: Restaurant

Klimataria Restaurant42, Markou Drakou Street2831 EvrychouTel: 22 932 075Category: Restaurant

Marios Tavern2, Michael Skoufari Street2831 EvrychouTel: 22 932 357Category: Restaurant

Evrychou

Galata Square110, Arch. Makarios Street2827 GalataTel: 22 924 999Category: Restaurant

Galata Watermill5, Mylou Street2827 GalataTel: 22 923 494Category: Restaurant

Giofyrin tis Galatas5, Loizou & Annis Philippou Street2827 GalataTel: 22 923 501Category: Restaurant

La Haiducu15, Philipou Loizou Street2827 GalataTel: 22 924 001, 99 887 788Category: Restaurant

Louxis Restaurant107, Arch. Makarios Street2827 GalataTel: 22 922 597Category: Restaurant

Paliolinos Restaurant22, Xaralambou Koukoularidi Street2827 GalataTel: 99 92 2761Category: Restaurant

Vengera Restaurant72, Galatas Avenue 2827 GalataTel: 22 922 242Category: Restaurant

Galata

Restaurants | Night Clubs | Bars

Solea Valley

P. A. O. K. Kakopetrias4, Alekou Konstantinou Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 700Category: Restaurant

PlataniaDasikos Stathmos PlataniaKakopetria - Troodos Road 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 923 397Category: Restaurant

Platinum Restaurant3, Alekou Konstantinou Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 652Category: Bar

Riviera Restaurant27, Onoufriou Kleride Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 213, 99 135 831Category: Restaurant

Romios Tis Kakopetrias29, Arch. Makarios Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 456Category: Restaurant

S. K . 1 Café61A, Arch. Makarios Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 923 700Category: Restaurant

Stegi RestaurantAgios Nikolaos Stegis 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 923 377Category: Restaurant

The Village Restaurant2, Palaias Kakopetrias Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 616Category: Restaurant

Tzoumerka Restaurant23, Kakopetrias Avenue2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 924 443Category: Restaurant

Zoumos Restaurant31, Arch. Makarios Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 923 004Category: Restaurant

Zoppis Lapithos Restaurant45, Andrea Mamantos Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 924 068, 99 664 365Category: Restaurant

Flasiano Restaurant2843 Kato FlasouTel: 99 616 051Category: Restaurant

Kato Flasou

Sama Tavern2841 SpiliaTel: 22 923 142, 99 440 982Category: Restaurant

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Aes Giorkis Family Tavern3, Agiou Georgiou Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 923 600, 99 646 310Category: Restaurant

Argentina Tziellari Restaurant72, Palaias Kakopetrias Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 522, 99 967051Category: Restaurant

Asteria Restaurant (Chrysanthis)24, Kakopetrias Avenue Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 202Category: Restaurant

Bridge Pub2, Agiou Georgiou Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 202Category: Bar

Clarian Disco – Bar21, Arch. Makarios Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 923 470Category: Night Club

Deilina Restaurant25, Arch. Makarios Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 455Category: Restaurant

Droseri Potamia25, Onoufriou Kleride Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 439, 99 416 200Category: Restaurant

Gloria Jeans Coffees25, Arch. Makariou Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 535Category: Restaurant Green Valley Restaurant29, Onoufriou Kleride Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 92 2651Category: Restaurant

Kakopetria Square Restaurant – Café16, Arch. Makarios Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 352Category: Restaurant

Kakopetria Swimming Pool11, Metr. Kyrenias Kyprianou Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 100, 99 614 538Category: Restaurant

Solea Valley

Kotsios Café61A, Arch. Makarios Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 923 464, 99 559 945Category: Restaurant

Kouspes Inn Restaurant – Bar21, Arch. Makarios Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 336Category: Restaurant

Kryoneri Restaurant32, Kakopetrias Avenue2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 188, 99 073 334Category: Restaurant

Linos Pizza4, Arch. Makarios Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 463 746Category: Restaurant

Monte Christou Restaurant44, Gerambelou Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 924 944Category: Restaurant

Mystic Restaurant Bar21, Arch. Makarios Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 477, 96 414 344Category: Restaurant

Oinokoros Restaurant - Snack Bar38, Arch. Makarios Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 924 044, 99 416 200Category: Restaurant

Olga Kazanou Restaurant6, Andrea Mamantos Street2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 615Category: Restaurant

Original Gate Restaurant33, Arch. Makarios Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 333Category: Restaurant

Palio Katoi Tis Kakopetrias1, Agiou Georgiou Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 762Category: Bar

KakopetriaEpilogi Restaurant1, Andrea Protopapa Street2831 EvrychouTel: 22 933 700, 99 651 802Category: Restaurant

Kedro Tavern85, Markou Drakou Street2831 EvrychouTel: 22 933 333Category: Restaurant

Klimataria Restaurant42, Markou Drakou Street2831 EvrychouTel: 22 932 075Category: Restaurant

Marios Tavern2, Michael Skoufari Street2831 EvrychouTel: 22 932 357Category: Restaurant

Evrychou

Galata Square110, Arch. Makarios Street2827 GalataTel: 22 924 999Category: Restaurant

Galata Watermill5, Mylou Street2827 GalataTel: 22 923 494Category: Restaurant

Giofyrin tis Galatas5, Loizou & Annis Philippou Street2827 GalataTel: 22 923 501Category: Restaurant

La Haiducu15, Philipou Loizou Street2827 GalataTel: 22 924 001, 99 887 788Category: Restaurant

Louxis Restaurant107, Arch. Makarios Street2827 GalataTel: 22 922 597Category: Restaurant

Paliolinos Restaurant22, Xaralambou Koukoularidi Street2827 GalataTel: 99 92 2761Category: Restaurant

Vengera Restaurant72, Galatas Avenue 2827 GalataTel: 22 922 242Category: Restaurant

Galata

Restaurants | Night Clubs | Bars

Solea Valley

P. A. O. K. Kakopetrias4, Alekou Konstantinou Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 700Category: Restaurant

PlataniaDasikos Stathmos PlataniaKakopetria - Troodos Road 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 923 397Category: Restaurant

Platinum Restaurant3, Alekou Konstantinou Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 652Category: Bar

Riviera Restaurant27, Onoufriou Kleride Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 213, 99 135 831Category: Restaurant

Romios Tis Kakopetrias29, Arch. Makarios Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 456Category: Restaurant

S. K . 1 Café61A, Arch. Makarios Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 923 700Category: Restaurant

Stegi RestaurantAgios Nikolaos Stegis 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 923 377Category: Restaurant

The Village Restaurant2, Palaias Kakopetrias Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 922 616Category: Restaurant

Tzoumerka Restaurant23, Kakopetrias Avenue2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 924 443Category: Restaurant

Zoumos Restaurant31, Arch. Makarios Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 923 004Category: Restaurant

Zoppis Lapithos Restaurant45, Andrea Mamantos Street 2800 KakopetriaTel: 22 924 068, 99 664 365Category: Restaurant

Flasiano Restaurant2843 Kato FlasouTel: 99 616 051Category: Restaurant

Kato Flasou

Sama Tavern2841 SpiliaTel: 22 923 142, 99 440 982Category: Restaurant

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Marathasa Valley arathasa Valley is located on the northern slopes of the Troodos range. It is a fertile area, where the picturesque villages of Kalopanagiotis, Pedoulas and Moutoullas are fringed with orchards of cherries and other fruit trees. Visitors can find accommodation in small hotels and traditional houses. The locals are renowned for their traditional

arts and crafts, such as basket - weaving and pottery.The area where the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Lambadistis is situated, was known from ancient times for its sulphur springs with healing properties.

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ips: Visit Kykkos Monastery, one of the three Stavropegial monasteries of Cyprus to see one of the three surviving icons of the Virgin Mary painted by Apostle Loukas, and its rich ecclesiastical museum.- Visit Prodromos, the highest village in altitude

in Cyprus. At 1,380 meters above sea level it claims one of the healthiest summer climates on the island: cool, oxygen rich and fresh.- Drink fresh cool water from one of many Troodos natural springs. It is rich in natural minerals.

Tublic transportation:For routes and timetables contact:E.M.E.L. bus company, Tel: 77778121www.limassolbuses.com Kambos buses, Tel: 99 623604P

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Marathasa Valley arathasa Valley is located on the northern slopes of the Troodos range. It is a fertile area, where the picturesque villages of Kalopanagiotis, Pedoulas and Moutoullas are fringed with orchards of cherries and other fruit trees. Visitors can find accommodation in small hotels and traditional houses. The locals are renowned for their traditional

arts and crafts, such as basket - weaving and pottery.The area where the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Lambadistis is situated, was known from ancient times for its sulphur springs with healing properties.

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ips: Visit Kykkos Monastery, one of the three Stavropegial monasteries of Cyprus to see one of the three surviving icons of the Virgin Mary painted by Apostle Loukas, and its rich ecclesiastical museum.- Visit Prodromos, the highest village in altitude

in Cyprus. At 1,380 meters above sea level it claims one of the healthiest summer climates on the island: cool, oxygen rich and fresh.- Drink fresh cool water from one of many Troodos natural springs. It is rich in natural minerals.

Tublic transportation:For routes and timetables contact:E.M.E.L. bus company, Tel: 77778121www.limassolbuses.com Kambos buses, Tel: 99 623604P

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HEALTH HABITAT16, M. Karaolides Street2850 PedoulasTel: +35722 952283, Fax: +357 22 314017E-mail: [email protected]: www.healthhabitat.comOpr: M. M. Health Habitat LtdMgr: Ms Stala-Liza Martin

CHRISTY’S PALACE45, Filoxenias Street2850 PedoulasTel: +357 22 952655, Fax: +357 22 953337E-mail: [email protected]: Christy’s Palace LtdMgr: Mr Andreas Pavlou

Marathasa Valley Marathasa Valley

Kalopanagiotis

ByzantinoTraditional Hotel Apartments“Casale Panayiotis, Traditional Village”2862 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 22 952444, Fax: +357 22 952453E-mail: [email protected]: www.casalepanayiotis.comMgr: Polina Lazarou

EliakonTraditional Hotel Apartments“Casale Panayiotis, Traditional Village”2862 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 22 952444, Fax: +357 22 952453E-mail: [email protected]: www.casalepanayiotis.comMgr: Polina Lazarou

MarathonTraditional Hotel Apartments“Casale Panayiotis, Traditional Village”2862 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 22 952444, Fax: +357 22 952453E-mail: [email protected]: www.casalepanayiotis.comMgr: Polina Lazarou

Atratsa Mountain Apartments Traditional Hotel Apartments2862 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 22 318543, Fax: +357 22 492782E-mail: [email protected]: Mr Theofanis Sideris

Olga’s KatoiTraditional Hotel Apartments2862 Kalopanagiotis Tel: +357 22 350283, +357 99 462432Mgr: Ms Efthimia Papaioannou

To Spiti tis PolyxenisTraditional Hotel Apartments2862 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 22 497509, +357 99 790723Mgr: Ms Polyxeni Michael

TroulinoTraditional Hotel Apartments“Casale Panayiotis, Traditional Village”2862 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 22 952444, Fax: +357 22 952453E-mail: [email protected]: www.casalepanayiotis.comMgr: Polina Lazarou

KASTALIAHotel without star2862 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 22 952455, +357 22 351288 Fax: +357 22 351288E- mail: [email protected]: Ms Koulla Nikolaou

Agios AndronikosTraditional Hotel Apartments11, Agios Andronikos Street 2826 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 99 646151, Fax: +357 22 350722Mgr: Ms Evgenia Hadjistilli

To Spitiko tou ArchontaTraditional Hotel Apartments4846 Treis EliesTel: +357 25 462120, +357 99 527117Email: [email protected]: www.spitiko3elies.comOpr: A. Christou To Spitiko Tou Archonta LimitedMgr: Ms Androulla Christou

Treis Elies

LemithouThemis HouseTraditional Hotel Apartments4844 LemithouTel: +357 25 462525, +357 22 422938Mob: +357 99 614822, Fax: +357 22 428520Opr: Themis ChristodoulouMgr: Themis Christodoulou

TWO FLOWERSHotel without star 2850 PedoulasTel: +357 22 952372, Fax: +357 22 952235Opr: Two Flowers Hotel Rest. LtdMgr: Mr George Hadjiloizou

MOUNTAIN ROSEHotel without star 2850 PedoulasTel: +357 22 952727, Fax: +357 22 952555Mgr: Charalambos Michael

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HEALTH HABITAT16, M. Karaolides Street2850 PedoulasTel: +35722 952283, Fax: +357 22 314017E-mail: [email protected]: www.healthhabitat.comOpr: M. M. Health Habitat LtdMgr: Ms Stala-Liza Martin

CHRISTY’S PALACE45, Filoxenias Street2850 PedoulasTel: +357 22 952655, Fax: +357 22 953337E-mail: [email protected]: Christy’s Palace LtdMgr: Mr Andreas Pavlou

Marathasa Valley Marathasa Valley

Kalopanagiotis

ByzantinoTraditional Hotel Apartments“Casale Panayiotis, Traditional Village”2862 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 22 952444, Fax: +357 22 952453E-mail: [email protected]: www.casalepanayiotis.comMgr: Polina Lazarou

EliakonTraditional Hotel Apartments“Casale Panayiotis, Traditional Village”2862 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 22 952444, Fax: +357 22 952453E-mail: [email protected]: www.casalepanayiotis.comMgr: Polina Lazarou

MarathonTraditional Hotel Apartments“Casale Panayiotis, Traditional Village”2862 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 22 952444, Fax: +357 22 952453E-mail: [email protected]: www.casalepanayiotis.comMgr: Polina Lazarou

Atratsa Mountain Apartments Traditional Hotel Apartments2862 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 22 318543, Fax: +357 22 492782E-mail: [email protected]: Mr Theofanis Sideris

Olga’s KatoiTraditional Hotel Apartments2862 Kalopanagiotis Tel: +357 22 350283, +357 99 462432Mgr: Ms Efthimia Papaioannou

To Spiti tis PolyxenisTraditional Hotel Apartments2862 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 22 497509, +357 99 790723Mgr: Ms Polyxeni Michael

TroulinoTraditional Hotel Apartments“Casale Panayiotis, Traditional Village”2862 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 22 952444, Fax: +357 22 952453E-mail: [email protected]: www.casalepanayiotis.comMgr: Polina Lazarou

KASTALIAHotel without star2862 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 22 952455, +357 22 351288 Fax: +357 22 351288E- mail: [email protected]: Ms Koulla Nikolaou

Agios AndronikosTraditional Hotel Apartments11, Agios Andronikos Street 2826 KalopanagiotisTel: +357 99 646151, Fax: +357 22 350722Mgr: Ms Evgenia Hadjistilli

To Spitiko tou ArchontaTraditional Hotel Apartments4846 Treis EliesTel: +357 25 462120, +357 99 527117Email: [email protected]: www.spitiko3elies.comOpr: A. Christou To Spitiko Tou Archonta LimitedMgr: Ms Androulla Christou

Treis Elies

LemithouThemis HouseTraditional Hotel Apartments4844 LemithouTel: +357 25 462525, +357 22 422938Mob: +357 99 614822, Fax: +357 22 428520Opr: Themis ChristodoulouMgr: Themis Christodoulou

TWO FLOWERSHotel without star 2850 PedoulasTel: +357 22 952372, Fax: +357 22 952235Opr: Two Flowers Hotel Rest. LtdMgr: Mr George Hadjiloizou

MOUNTAIN ROSEHotel without star 2850 PedoulasTel: +357 22 952727, Fax: +357 22 952555Mgr: Charalambos Michael

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Byzantion Restaurant – Café4840 ProdromosTel: 25 462047Category: Restaurant

Louis Restaurant4840 ProdromosTel: +357 25 462049Category: Restaurant

Overhill Restaurant – Café4840 ProdromosTel: 25 462095Category: Restaurant

Prodromos

Kykko Tourist Pavilion2865 KykkosTel: 22 942456, 99 613021Category: Restaurant

To Vrysin tou Kykkou2865 KykkosTel: 22 942554, 99 639065Category: Restaurant

Kykkos

Prasinos Kampos2863 KamposTel: 22 942788, 99 623604Category: Restaurant

Kampos

Gerakina Tavern2861 GerakiesTel: 22 953602, 99 212351Category: Tavern

GerakiesDroseri Gonia2, Markou Drakou2866 MoutoullasTel: 22 952128, 96 885206Category: Restaurant

Μoutoullas

Capuralli Cafe – Restaurant10, Perikli Hadjivasili Street 2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952064, 99 402996Category: Restaurant

Chambis Restaurant2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952023Category: Restaurant

Exochiko Kentro to Vryssi38, Pelopida & Maritsas Hadjiioannou Street2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952240Category: Restaurant

Koutroullos Restaurant2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952271Category: Restaurant

Meteora Restaurant72, Filoxenias Street2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952321Category: Bar

Platania RestaurantKakopetrias - Pedoula Road2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952461, 99 645404Category: Restaurant

Platanos Restaurant2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952518, 99 438820Category: Restaurant

Two Flowers40, Filoxenias Street2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952372Category: Snack Bar

To Vrysin Restaurant36, Pelopida and Maritsas HadjiIoannou Street2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952420Category: Restaurant

PedoulasByzantino Restaurant2862 KalopanagiotisTel: 22 952444, Fax: 22 952453Category: Restaurant

Markos RestaurantMarathasas Avenue 2862 Orkontas – KalopanagiotisTel: 22 952634Category: Restaurant

Orkontas Restaurant2862 Orkontas – KalopanagiotisTel: 22 952425, 99 421575Category: Restaurant

Panorama Restaurant2862 Orkontas – KalopanagiotisTel: 22 991113, 99 552332Category: Restaurant

PASYEK.PEO.Restaurant 2862 KalopanagiotsTel: 22 952 175, 99 875 655Category: Restaurant

Rematia Tou Orkonta2862 Orkontas – KalopanagiotisTel: 22 952685Category: Restaurant

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Marathasa Valley

Byzantion Restaurant – Café4840 ProdromosTel: 25 462047Category: Restaurant

Louis Restaurant4840 ProdromosTel: +357 25 462049Category: Restaurant

Overhill Restaurant – Café4840 ProdromosTel: 25 462095Category: Restaurant

Prodromos

Kykko Tourist Pavilion2865 KykkosTel: 22 942456, 99 613021Category: Restaurant

To Vrysin tou Kykkou2865 KykkosTel: 22 942554, 99 639065Category: Restaurant

Kykkos

Prasinos Kampos2863 KamposTel: 22 942788, 99 623604Category: Restaurant

Kampos

Gerakina Tavern2861 GerakiesTel: 22 953602, 99 212351Category: Tavern

GerakiesDroseri Gonia2, Markou Drakou2866 MoutoullasTel: 22 952128, 96 885206Category: Restaurant

Μoutoullas

Capuralli Cafe – Restaurant10, Perikli Hadjivasili Street 2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952064, 99 402996Category: Restaurant

Chambis Restaurant2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952023Category: Restaurant

Exochiko Kentro to Vryssi38, Pelopida & Maritsas Hadjiioannou Street2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952240Category: Restaurant

Koutroullos Restaurant2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952271Category: Restaurant

Meteora Restaurant72, Filoxenias Street2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952321Category: Bar

Platania RestaurantKakopetrias - Pedoula Road2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952461, 99 645404Category: Restaurant

Platanos Restaurant2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952518, 99 438820Category: Restaurant

Two Flowers40, Filoxenias Street2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952372Category: Snack Bar

To Vrysin Restaurant36, Pelopida and Maritsas HadjiIoannou Street2850 PedoulasTel: 22 952420Category: Restaurant

PedoulasByzantino Restaurant2862 KalopanagiotisTel: 22 952444, Fax: 22 952453Category: Restaurant

Markos RestaurantMarathasas Avenue 2862 Orkontas – KalopanagiotisTel: 22 952634Category: Restaurant

Orkontas Restaurant2862 Orkontas – KalopanagiotisTel: 22 952425, 99 421575Category: Restaurant

Panorama Restaurant2862 Orkontas – KalopanagiotisTel: 22 991113, 99 552332Category: Restaurant

PASYEK.PEO.Restaurant 2862 KalopanagiotsTel: 22 952 175, 99 875 655Category: Restaurant

Rematia Tou Orkonta2862 Orkontas – KalopanagiotisTel: 22 952685Category: Restaurant

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Krassochoria and Koumandaria ‘Krassochoria’ (wine villages) and ’Koumandaria’ regions are located on the southern slopes of the Troodos range, to the north of Lemesos (Limassol). The regions are well known for their local wine production and traditional forms of viticulture which are still kept alive.

Visitors are welcome in the small wineries that operate in some villages. In the regions, Wine of Controlled Denomination of Origin (WCNO) is made, including ‘Koumandaria’, a sweet wine originally produced by the Grande Commanderie of the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem during the 14th century. The appropriately named ‘vin de Commanderie’ ‘Koumandaria wine’ is believed to be one of the oldest named wines in the world, having been referred to by its name for eight centuries.

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ip: Visit Omodos village, with itscharming cobbled streets, museums, monastery and preserved folk architecture.T

ultural eventsGrape feast: takes place during the months of September-October in Arsos, Vasa, Vouni and Koilani villages.During the festival, visitors can watch the demonstration of palouze making, taste the palouze and wines of the region, and enjoy traditional music and dances .

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Krassochoria and Koumandaria ‘Krassochoria’ (wine villages) and ’Koumandaria’ regions are located on the southern slopes of the Troodos range, to the north of Lemesos (Limassol). The regions are well known for their local wine production and traditional forms of viticulture which are still kept alive.

Visitors are welcome in the small wineries that operate in some villages. In the regions, Wine of Controlled Denomination of Origin (WCNO) is made, including ‘Koumandaria’, a sweet wine originally produced by the Grande Commanderie of the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem during the 14th century. The appropriately named ‘vin de Commanderie’ ‘Koumandaria wine’ is believed to be one of the oldest named wines in the world, having been referred to by its name for eight centuries.

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ip: Visit Omodos village, with itscharming cobbled streets, museums, monastery and preserved folk architecture.T

ultural eventsGrape feast: takes place during the months of September-October in Arsos, Vasa, Vouni and Koilani villages.During the festival, visitors can watch the demonstration of palouze making, taste the palouze and wines of the region, and enjoy traditional music and dances .

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Traditional Houses (Hotels and hotel Apartments)

Krassochoria and Koumandaria Krassochoria and Koumandaria

LofouAgrovinoTraditional Hotel Apartments Tsindouri Street4716 LofouTel: +357 25 470202, +357 99 468151Fax: +357 25 471155E-mail: [email protected]: www.lofou-agrovino.comOpr: Mr Kostas S. ViolarisMgr: Mr Kostas S. Violaris

IolandiTraditional Hotel Apartments Elias Kannaouros Street4716 LofouTel: +357 25 576280Opr: Mr Giannakis Charalambous MichaelidesMgr: Mr Giannakis Charalambous Michaelides

DiaTraditional Hotel Apartments 4770 ArsosTel: +357 25 372368Opr: Ms Dia Kousoulidou IppokratousMgr: Ms Dia Kousoulidou Ippokratous

Arsos

MoustosTraditional Hotel Apartments 4770 ArsosTel: +357 99 604955, Fax: +357 25 313022E-mail: [email protected]: Ms Anastassia & Ms Elena SianiouMgr: Mr Adonis Sianios

Oikia KornaroTraditional Hotel Apartments 4770 ArsosTel: +357 25 358836, +357 99 314684 Fax: +357 25 358257E-mail: [email protected]: Mr Loizos PerendosMgr: Mr Loizos Perendos

Vouni LongeTraditional Hotel Apartments 26, Makariou Street4772 VouniTel: +357 22 323385E-mail: [email protected]: Nearchos Giannakou

Vouni

Iakovos HouseTraditional Hotel Apartments4760 OmodosTel: +357 25 731076Opr: Mr Nikos MylonasMgr: Mr Nikos Mylonas

Pantelis House4760 OmodosTel: +357 25 731076, +357 25 327730Opr: N.M. Village House LtdMgr: Mr Nikos Mylona

Stou Kyr’ GianniTraditional Hotel Apartments Linou Street4760 Omodos Tel: +357 25 422100E-mail: [email protected]: www.omodosvillagecottage.comOpr: Santa Aloni Cottage & Vineyards Resort LtdMgr: Mr Stavros Zenonos

Omodos

ArkellaTraditional Hotel Apartments 4771 Vasa KoilaniouTel: +357 25 375355, Fax: +357 25346774E-mail: [email protected]: www.arkela.com.cyMgr: Christodoulos Siamaris

Vasa

Mavrikios VillageTraditional Hotel Apartments 4776 KoilaniTel: +357 99 642763, Fax: +357 25 561948Mgr: George Mavrikios

Koilani

Agora Tavern 6B, Apostolou Philippou Street 4770 ArsosTel: 99 776 089, 99 888 856 Category: Restaurant

To Panorama tis Annas4770 ArsosTel: 99 437 137Category: Tavern

Arsos

Mastros Tavern4774 DoraTel: 99 661 808Category: Tavern

Your Paradise Tavern4774 DoraTel: 25 933 409Category: Tavern

Dora

Agrovino snack BarTsidouri street4716 LofouTel: 25 470 202, 99 468 151Category: Snack Bar

Lofou

Kamares TavernElia Kannaourou Street4716 LofouTel: 25 470 719Category: Restaurant

Kazani TavernPigis Street4716 LofouTel: 25 470 243Category: Restaurant

Lofou TavernTsintouri Street4716 LofouTel: 25 470 202Category: Restaurant

O Platanos tis Mallias4777 MalliaTel: 25 944 944Category: Restaurant

Mallia

OmodosAmbelothea Tavern4760 OmodosTel: 25 421 366Category: Tavern

Katoi Restaurant4760 OmodosTel: 25 421 230Category: Restaurant

Makrynari Restaurant4760 OmodosTel: 25 422 151Category: Restaurant

Omodos Tavern4760 OmodosTel: 25 421 493Category: Restaurant

Panikos Tavern4760 OmodosTel: 25 421 768Category: Restaurant

Platea Snack BarOmodos Square Street4760 OmodosTel: 25 422 493Category: Restaurant

Stavros Restaurant24, Demokratias Street4760 OmodosTel: 25 422 647Category: Restaurant

Stou Kyr Gianni4760 OmodosTel: 25 422 100, 99 308 555 Category: Restaurant

Themistoklis Tavern4760 OmodosTel: 25 422 649Category: Restaurant

The Village Inn Snack Bar4760 OmodosTel: 25 422 273, 99 459 306Category: Snacks Bar

Agia Mavri RestaurantAgia Mavri Street4776 KoilaniTel: 25 470 542Category: Restaurant

Mezedes tis Marias4776 KoilaniTel: 99 825 253, 99 608 196Category: Tavern

Potistiko Kentro Resaturant2 Agiou NikolaouTel: 25 471 140Category: Restaurant

Tria Pefka RestaurantAgia Mavri Street4776 KoilaniTel: 25 470 046Category: Restaurant

Xenis Restaurant4, Eleousas Street4776 KoilaniTel: 25 470 426Category: Restaurant

Aggeliki Restaurant7, Asprogis street4713 Pano KividesTel: 25 942 536Category:Restaurant

Koilani

Pano Kivides

Alexandros Tavern2, Platonas Stylianou Street4772 VouniTel: 99 475 982Category: Restaurant

I Oraia Ellas Tavern3, Ellados Street4772 VouniTel: 25 944 328Category: Tavern

Takis Tavern12, Andrea Vlami Street4772 VouniTel: 25 943 631Category: Tavern

Vouni

Aphrodites Place Restaurant1, Agiou Andronikou Street4700 PachnaTel: 25 942 082Category: Restaurant

Eleneio Teratsos RestaurantPachna- Anogyra road4700 PachnaTel: 25 942 536Category: Restaurant

Linos Tavern38, Arch. Kyprianou Street4700 PachnaTel: 25 942 106Category: Restaurant

Pachna

Ariadne’s Restaurant4771 VasaTel: 25 942 185Category: Restaurant

Palati Tavern4771 Vasa Tel: 25 943 888Category: Tavern

Pyrkos Tavern4771 Vasa Tel: 25 942 655Category: Tavern

Vasa

Ochero Tavern 4710 Agios AmbrosiosTel: 99 614 602Category: Tavern

Sykaminia Tavern25, Griva Digeni4710 Agios AmprosiosTel: 25 942 650, 99 450 107Category: Tavern

Agios Ambrosios

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To ApokryfoTraditional Hotel Apartments 4716 LofouTel: +357 25 813777, Fax: +357 25 471900E-mail: [email protected]: www.apokryfo.comMgr: Varnavas Hadjikyriakou

Yerolemos Vini Bar Café4760 OmodosTel: 25 421 122Category:Cafe

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Traditional Houses (Hotels and hotel Apartments)

Krassochoria and Koumandaria Krassochoria and Koumandaria

LofouAgrovinoTraditional Hotel Apartments Tsindouri Street4716 LofouTel: +357 25 470202, +357 99 468151Fax: +357 25 471155E-mail: [email protected]: www.lofou-agrovino.comOpr: Mr Kostas S. ViolarisMgr: Mr Kostas S. Violaris

IolandiTraditional Hotel Apartments Elias Kannaouros Street4716 LofouTel: +357 25 576280Opr: Mr Giannakis Charalambous MichaelidesMgr: Mr Giannakis Charalambous Michaelides

DiaTraditional Hotel Apartments 4770 ArsosTel: +357 25 372368Opr: Ms Dia Kousoulidou IppokratousMgr: Ms Dia Kousoulidou Ippokratous

Arsos

MoustosTraditional Hotel Apartments 4770 ArsosTel: +357 99 604955, Fax: +357 25 313022E-mail: [email protected]: Ms Anastassia & Ms Elena SianiouMgr: Mr Adonis Sianios

Oikia KornaroTraditional Hotel Apartments 4770 ArsosTel: +357 25 358836, +357 99 314684 Fax: +357 25 358257E-mail: [email protected]: Mr Loizos PerendosMgr: Mr Loizos Perendos

Vouni LongeTraditional Hotel Apartments 26, Makariou Street4772 VouniTel: +357 22 323385E-mail: [email protected]: Nearchos Giannakou

Vouni

Iakovos HouseTraditional Hotel Apartments4760 OmodosTel: +357 25 731076Opr: Mr Nikos MylonasMgr: Mr Nikos Mylonas

Pantelis House4760 OmodosTel: +357 25 731076, +357 25 327730Opr: N.M. Village House LtdMgr: Mr Nikos Mylona

Stou Kyr’ GianniTraditional Hotel Apartments Linou Street4760 Omodos Tel: +357 25 422100E-mail: [email protected]: www.omodosvillagecottage.comOpr: Santa Aloni Cottage & Vineyards Resort LtdMgr: Mr Stavros Zenonos

Omodos

ArkellaTraditional Hotel Apartments 4771 Vasa KoilaniouTel: +357 25 375355, Fax: +357 25346774E-mail: [email protected]: www.arkela.com.cyMgr: Christodoulos Siamaris

Vasa

Mavrikios VillageTraditional Hotel Apartments 4776 KoilaniTel: +357 99 642763, Fax: +357 25 561948Mgr: George Mavrikios

Koilani

Agora Tavern 6B, Apostolou Philippou Street 4770 ArsosTel: 99 776 089, 99 888 856 Category: Restaurant

To Panorama tis Annas4770 ArsosTel: 99 437 137Category: Tavern

Arsos

Mastros Tavern4774 DoraTel: 99 661 808Category: Tavern

Your Paradise Tavern4774 DoraTel: 25 933 409Category: Tavern

Dora

Agrovino snack BarTsidouri street4716 LofouTel: 25 470 202, 99 468 151Category: Snack Bar

Lofou

Kamares TavernElia Kannaourou Street4716 LofouTel: 25 470 719Category: Restaurant

Kazani TavernPigis Street4716 LofouTel: 25 470 243Category: Restaurant

Lofou TavernTsintouri Street4716 LofouTel: 25 470 202Category: Restaurant

O Platanos tis Mallias4777 MalliaTel: 25 944 944Category: Restaurant

Mallia

OmodosAmbelothea Tavern4760 OmodosTel: 25 421 366Category: Tavern

Katoi Restaurant4760 OmodosTel: 25 421 230Category: Restaurant

Makrynari Restaurant4760 OmodosTel: 25 422 151Category: Restaurant

Omodos Tavern4760 OmodosTel: 25 421 493Category: Restaurant

Panikos Tavern4760 OmodosTel: 25 421 768Category: Restaurant

Platea Snack BarOmodos Square Street4760 OmodosTel: 25 422 493Category: Restaurant

Stavros Restaurant24, Demokratias Street4760 OmodosTel: 25 422 647Category: Restaurant

Stou Kyr Gianni4760 OmodosTel: 25 422 100, 99 308 555 Category: Restaurant

Themistoklis Tavern4760 OmodosTel: 25 422 649Category: Restaurant

The Village Inn Snack Bar4760 OmodosTel: 25 422 273, 99 459 306Category: Snacks Bar

Agia Mavri RestaurantAgia Mavri Street4776 KoilaniTel: 25 470 542Category: Restaurant

Mezedes tis Marias4776 KoilaniTel: 99 825 253, 99 608 196Category: Tavern

Potistiko Kentro Resaturant2 Agiou NikolaouTel: 25 471 140Category: Restaurant

Tria Pefka RestaurantAgia Mavri Street4776 KoilaniTel: 25 470 046Category: Restaurant

Xenis Restaurant4, Eleousas Street4776 KoilaniTel: 25 470 426Category: Restaurant

Aggeliki Restaurant7, Asprogis street4713 Pano KividesTel: 25 942 536Category:Restaurant

Koilani

Pano Kivides

Alexandros Tavern2, Platonas Stylianou Street4772 VouniTel: 99 475 982Category: Restaurant

I Oraia Ellas Tavern3, Ellados Street4772 VouniTel: 25 944 328Category: Tavern

Takis Tavern12, Andrea Vlami Street4772 VouniTel: 25 943 631Category: Tavern

Vouni

Aphrodites Place Restaurant1, Agiou Andronikou Street4700 PachnaTel: 25 942 082Category: Restaurant

Eleneio Teratsos RestaurantPachna- Anogyra road4700 PachnaTel: 25 942 536Category: Restaurant

Linos Tavern38, Arch. Kyprianou Street4700 PachnaTel: 25 942 106Category: Restaurant

Pachna

Ariadne’s Restaurant4771 VasaTel: 25 942 185Category: Restaurant

Palati Tavern4771 Vasa Tel: 25 943 888Category: Tavern

Pyrkos Tavern4771 Vasa Tel: 25 942 655Category: Tavern

Vasa

Ochero Tavern 4710 Agios AmbrosiosTel: 99 614 602Category: Tavern

Sykaminia Tavern25, Griva Digeni4710 Agios AmprosiosTel: 25 942 650, 99 450 107Category: Tavern

Agios Ambrosios

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To ApokryfoTraditional Hotel Apartments 4716 LofouTel: +357 25 813777, Fax: +357 25 471900E-mail: [email protected]: www.apokryfo.comMgr: Varnavas Hadjikyriakou

Yerolemos Vini Bar Café4760 OmodosTel: 25 421 122Category:Cafe

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The Troodos National Forest Park covers an area of 9,147 hectares around Mount Olympus. The highest point is Chionistra (1,952 m) and the lowest is Moni forest (700m). It is an area of great natural beauty, suitable for activities such as hiking, winter skiing, biking, nature study, camping and picnics.

The area is renowned for its rich flora and fauna. It is home to 750 species of plants, 12 of which are endemic within the park. Park animal life is

protected. Of particular interest are the Griffon Vulture, the Raven, the Bonelli΄s Eagle, the Cyprus Warbler, the Scops Owl, the Short - Toed Treecreeper, and the Cyprus Pied Wheatear. The moufflon (Ovis gmelini ophion ), is a species of wild mountain sheep with thick sinuous horns, that lives in the wider area.

The region’s rare geology includes a well-preserved ophiolite complex, created from oceanic crust about 90 million years ago. Elements of this complex can be viewed walking along one of the many Park nature trails.

TExplore the Nature

Nature Reserves – Protected Flora and Fauna areas

In Troodos, five Nature Protection Areas have been declared. Nature Reserves totalling an area of 1,408 hectares. All have been included in the European network of protected areas “NATURA 2000”:

Chionistra, Cyprus’ highest peak, includes black pine forests, foetid juniper and Serpentinophilous grasslands. It also accommodates large numbers of the Cyprus crocuses included in the EU Habitat Directive.

The Presidential Summer House, off the Troodos – Platres main road, is covered with stands of black pine, golden oak and riparian oriental plane trees. Two other types of flora are also found in the area, the Butterwort and Kennedy’s rock-cress (Arabis kennedyae), which have been included in the EU Habitat Directive.

Livadi tou Pashia, off the Troodos – Karvounas main road contains turfs, wetlands developed in cavities flooded during winter which remain muddy and wet throughout the summer season.

Pikromiloudi, off the Troodos – Karvounas main road, extending towards Solea Valley. It includes black pine forests and stands of golden oak. A rare plant found in the area the Butterwort (Pinguicula crystallina), is included in the EU Habitat Directive.

Madari, in the Adelfi Forest (Pitsilia Region), contains important and unique forest ecosystems, such as the black pine forest, and stands of pure golden oak and juniper (Juniperus excelsa). Some 40 endemic species of flora and a large number of rare birds are found in the area, among them three endemic species.

Picnic sitesTroodos has many picnic sites, all managed by the Cyprus Forestry Department. They are located in areas that provide easy access, shade, water, suitable topography and attractive landscapes. Offered facilities include benches and tables, barbecue sites, potable water, sanitary facilities, children playgrounds and car parking. All facilities are provided free of charge.

Camping sitesTroodos has three camping sites where camping is allowed for a small fee per overnight stay. The sites offers basic facilities such as barbecue sites, potable water, benches, tables and washrooms.

ip: For a list of all Troodos picnic and camping sites

consult the Cyprus Forestry Department website: www.moa.gov.cy/moa/fd/fd.nsfT

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Machairas ForestMachairas Forest in the Pitsilia Region is part of the Troodos National Forest Park and contains over 600 plant species, including 27 endemic to Cyprus. The dominant forest trees are the Calabrian pine (Pinus brutia), the native Golden oak (Quercus alnifolia) and other shrubs. The fauna includes foxes, hares and hedgehogs, snakes, lizards and rare endemic species of butterflies. Birdlife in the Park includes the Bonelli’s Eagle, the Cyprus Warbler, the Cyprus Wheatear, the Coal Tit, the Scops Owl, the Jay and the common Chukar and Wood Pigeon. The island’s two most important rivers, the Pediaios and the Yialias, spring from the park.

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The Troodos National Forest Park covers an area of 9,147 hectares around Mount Olympus. The highest point is Chionistra (1,952 m) and the lowest is Moni forest (700m). It is an area of great natural beauty, suitable for activities such as hiking, winter skiing, biking, nature study, camping and picnics.

The area is renowned for its rich flora and fauna. It is home to 750 species of plants, 12 of which are endemic within the park. Park animal life is

protected. Of particular interest are the Griffon Vulture, the Raven, the Bonelli΄s Eagle, the Cyprus Warbler, the Scops Owl, the Short - Toed Treecreeper, and the Cyprus Pied Wheatear. The moufflon (Ovis gmelini ophion ), is a species of wild mountain sheep with thick sinuous horns, that lives in the wider area.

The region’s rare geology includes a well-preserved ophiolite complex, created from oceanic crust about 90 million years ago. Elements of this complex can be viewed walking along one of the many Park nature trails.

TExplore the Nature

Nature Reserves – Protected Flora and Fauna areas

In Troodos, five Nature Protection Areas have been declared. Nature Reserves totalling an area of 1,408 hectares. All have been included in the European network of protected areas “NATURA 2000”:

Chionistra, Cyprus’ highest peak, includes black pine forests, foetid juniper and Serpentinophilous grasslands. It also accommodates large numbers of the Cyprus crocuses included in the EU Habitat Directive.

The Presidential Summer House, off the Troodos – Platres main road, is covered with stands of black pine, golden oak and riparian oriental plane trees. Two other types of flora are also found in the area, the Butterwort and Kennedy’s rock-cress (Arabis kennedyae), which have been included in the EU Habitat Directive.

Livadi tou Pashia, off the Troodos – Karvounas main road contains turfs, wetlands developed in cavities flooded during winter which remain muddy and wet throughout the summer season.

Pikromiloudi, off the Troodos – Karvounas main road, extending towards Solea Valley. It includes black pine forests and stands of golden oak. A rare plant found in the area the Butterwort (Pinguicula crystallina), is included in the EU Habitat Directive.

Madari, in the Adelfi Forest (Pitsilia Region), contains important and unique forest ecosystems, such as the black pine forest, and stands of pure golden oak and juniper (Juniperus excelsa). Some 40 endemic species of flora and a large number of rare birds are found in the area, among them three endemic species.

Picnic sitesTroodos has many picnic sites, all managed by the Cyprus Forestry Department. They are located in areas that provide easy access, shade, water, suitable topography and attractive landscapes. Offered facilities include benches and tables, barbecue sites, potable water, sanitary facilities, children playgrounds and car parking. All facilities are provided free of charge.

Camping sitesTroodos has three camping sites where camping is allowed for a small fee per overnight stay. The sites offers basic facilities such as barbecue sites, potable water, benches, tables and washrooms.

ip: For a list of all Troodos picnic and camping sites

consult the Cyprus Forestry Department website: www.moa.gov.cy/moa/fd/fd.nsfT

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Machairas ForestMachairas Forest in the Pitsilia Region is part of the Troodos National Forest Park and contains over 600 plant species, including 27 endemic to Cyprus. The dominant forest trees are the Calabrian pine (Pinus brutia), the native Golden oak (Quercus alnifolia) and other shrubs. The fauna includes foxes, hares and hedgehogs, snakes, lizards and rare endemic species of butterflies. Birdlife in the Park includes the Bonelli’s Eagle, the Cyprus Warbler, the Cyprus Wheatear, the Coal Tit, the Scops Owl, the Jay and the common Chukar and Wood Pigeon. The island’s two most important rivers, the Pediaios and the Yialias, spring from the park.

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Walking on TroodosTroodos is ideal for hiking and rambling, with a wide range of trails of various degrees of difficulty suited to all ages and abilities. For a list of available trails visitors may consult the Cyprus Nature Trails’ and ‘European Long Distance Path E4’ publications, available at any CTO Information Office. Five recommended trails are:

Stavros Agiasmati – Panagia tou Araka Trail (Linear)Trail 32 on the Troodos Area (Eastern) mapLength: 7kmTime: 2-4 hoursDegree of difficulty: High

The trail is part of the European Long Distance Path E4. It connects two interesting churches: Stavros tou Agiasmati (1494 AD) and Panagia tou Araka (1192 AD) both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The trail runs through dense pine forest, orchards, almond trees, past old stone terraces. It goes past abandoned vineyards and re-enters the forest, reaching the village of Lagoudera (altitude 1,000m), from where it follows roads to reach the church of Panagia tou Araka. The forest comprises of Calabrian pine, native golden oak and other shrubs such as the eastern strawberry tree. The rock formations are exclusively diabase.

Artemis Trail (Circular)Trail 46 on the Troodos Area (Western) mapLength: 7kmTime: 2-3 hoursDegree of difficulty: Easy

The starting point is 300m from the junction between Chionistra road and the Troodos - Prodromos main road, at an altitude of 1,850m. Points of interest include the Black pine forest, rare species of flora and area rock formations. Of historic interest are the ruins of temporary fortifications built during the final year of Venetian rule of Cyprus (1571 AD) by a group of Venetian generals who chose the location for a final stand against the invading Ottomans. The route goes round the Chionistra peak, providing spectacular views in all directions.

Atalanti Trail (Circular)Trail 47 on the Troodos Area (Western) mapLength: 14kmTime: 4-5 hoursDegree of difficulty: Average

The trail starts at Troodos Square and goes around Chionistra peak, at an altitude of 1700-1750m. It travels through dense thickets of black pine and Troodos Juniper Phoenicia. One of the oldest Cyprus Junipers (800+ years old) can be found in the area. There are outstanding views in all directions. At 3km from the Troodos Square there is a spring with drinking water.

Persephone Trail (Linear)Trail 54 on the Troodos Area (Western) mapLength: 3kmTime: 1 hourDegree of difficulty: Easy

The starting point is 150m south of Troodos Square. Walkers must either return to the starting point or be picked up at the point where the trail crosses the forest road. Points of interest include rich pine forest vegetation during initial 2km and panoramic views.

Kalidonia Trail (Linear)Trail 50 on the Troodos Area (Western) mapLength: 3kmTime: 1.5 hoursDegree of difficulty: High

The starting point is about 700m from the main road from Troodos to Platres, near the Presidential summer house. The trail follows a downstream course along river Kryos Potamos. It passes by Kalidonia waterfalls and ends at location Psilo Dendro, in Pano Platres village. Hikers must either return to the starting point or be picked up from either end of the trail.

Nature trails accessible by persons using wheelchairsTime: 1 hour

Livadi Trail (circular)The starting point is on the main Troodos – Karvounas road, 1.5 km before Troodos Square (Plateia Troodous), 9 km from location Karvounas, at Kampos tou Livadiou picnic site. The starting point is approximately 300m along the narrow paved road. Length:1.5 km, Points of interest: Route through pine forest. Good views towards Solea Valley.Mantra tou Kampiou Trail (circular)The trail starts at Mantra tou kampiou picnic site, towards Machairas forest.Length: 1km, Points of interest: Scenic forest route.

The Cycling RoutesTroodos is ideal for all year round biking. It provides excellent biking terrain, quiet paved roads, breathtaking scenery and plenty of fresh air.

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation has launched the ‘Troodos cycling routes’, a 57km cycling path around Troodos National Park, complete with road surface marking, directional signage, area maps and a comprehensive area bike guide. The project was co-financed by EU Structural Funds.

Most of Troodos main and loose surface roads are suitable for mountain biking. Two recommended routes, combining a variety of surfaces:

Troodos square – Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis - Troodos square

Start/finish Point: Troodos squareDistance: 36km Route: Troodos square (1,730m),Karvounas (1,190m – 9km),Platania (1,090m – 10km), Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis (850m – 18km)Troodos square (1,730m – 36km)Surface: Paved and loose surface forest roadDegree off Difficulty: High, 21 speed bike in good condition

Description: The route follows the main road, descending from Troodos square past Karvounas main road junction and further down to Platania picnic site and forest station. From there the route swings left along a forest road to reach Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis Church (number 17 on the Troodos Area – Western map). The church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is covered entirely in frescoes dating from the 11th-17th centuries. The route then passes briefly along the paved road from Kakopetria to Prodromos villages, before joining the loose surface road on the left leading back to Troodos. After 12km of steep uphill the route goes past the entrance to the chrome quarry. It then reaches the Troodos - Prodromos main road back to Troodos square.

Troodos square – Psilo Dendro – Kalidonia - Troodos square

Start/finish Point: Troodos squareDistance:18km Route: From Troodos square (1,730m – 0km), Psilo Dentro(1,185m – 11km), Kalidonia waterfall (1,300m – 14km), Troodos square (1,730 – 18km)Surface: Paved and loose surface forest roadDegree of Difficulty: Low, front fork suspension bike

Description: The route follows the loose surface road, past number 54 on the Troodos Area – Western map heading gradually downhill in a southeast direction towards Kremmos tis Keramis. It then swings westwards to reach Psilo Dentro area. From there the loose surface road goes uphill for about 3km to a fork, where the right road leads to Kalidonia waterfalls and the left road continues to the Platres-Troodos main road, where another right turn leads northwards back to Troodos square.

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Walking on TroodosTroodos is ideal for hiking and rambling, with a wide range of trails of various degrees of difficulty suited to all ages and abilities. For a list of available trails visitors may consult the Cyprus Nature Trails’ and ‘European Long Distance Path E4’ publications, available at any CTO Information Office. Five recommended trails are:

Stavros Agiasmati – Panagia tou Araka Trail (Linear)Trail 32 on the Troodos Area (Eastern) mapLength: 7kmTime: 2-4 hoursDegree of difficulty: High

The trail is part of the European Long Distance Path E4. It connects two interesting churches: Stavros tou Agiasmati (1494 AD) and Panagia tou Araka (1192 AD) both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The trail runs through dense pine forest, orchards, almond trees, past old stone terraces. It goes past abandoned vineyards and re-enters the forest, reaching the village of Lagoudera (altitude 1,000m), from where it follows roads to reach the church of Panagia tou Araka. The forest comprises of Calabrian pine, native golden oak and other shrubs such as the eastern strawberry tree. The rock formations are exclusively diabase.

Artemis Trail (Circular)Trail 46 on the Troodos Area (Western) mapLength: 7kmTime: 2-3 hoursDegree of difficulty: Easy

The starting point is 300m from the junction between Chionistra road and the Troodos - Prodromos main road, at an altitude of 1,850m. Points of interest include the Black pine forest, rare species of flora and area rock formations. Of historic interest are the ruins of temporary fortifications built during the final year of Venetian rule of Cyprus (1571 AD) by a group of Venetian generals who chose the location for a final stand against the invading Ottomans. The route goes round the Chionistra peak, providing spectacular views in all directions.

Atalanti Trail (Circular)Trail 47 on the Troodos Area (Western) mapLength: 14kmTime: 4-5 hoursDegree of difficulty: Average

The trail starts at Troodos Square and goes around Chionistra peak, at an altitude of 1700-1750m. It travels through dense thickets of black pine and Troodos Juniper Phoenicia. One of the oldest Cyprus Junipers (800+ years old) can be found in the area. There are outstanding views in all directions. At 3km from the Troodos Square there is a spring with drinking water.

Persephone Trail (Linear)Trail 54 on the Troodos Area (Western) mapLength: 3kmTime: 1 hourDegree of difficulty: Easy

The starting point is 150m south of Troodos Square. Walkers must either return to the starting point or be picked up at the point where the trail crosses the forest road. Points of interest include rich pine forest vegetation during initial 2km and panoramic views.

Kalidonia Trail (Linear)Trail 50 on the Troodos Area (Western) mapLength: 3kmTime: 1.5 hoursDegree of difficulty: High

The starting point is about 700m from the main road from Troodos to Platres, near the Presidential summer house. The trail follows a downstream course along river Kryos Potamos. It passes by Kalidonia waterfalls and ends at location Psilo Dendro, in Pano Platres village. Hikers must either return to the starting point or be picked up from either end of the trail.

Nature trails accessible by persons using wheelchairsTime: 1 hour

Livadi Trail (circular)The starting point is on the main Troodos – Karvounas road, 1.5 km before Troodos Square (Plateia Troodous), 9 km from location Karvounas, at Kampos tou Livadiou picnic site. The starting point is approximately 300m along the narrow paved road. Length:1.5 km, Points of interest: Route through pine forest. Good views towards Solea Valley.Mantra tou Kampiou Trail (circular)The trail starts at Mantra tou kampiou picnic site, towards Machairas forest.Length: 1km, Points of interest: Scenic forest route.

The Cycling RoutesTroodos is ideal for all year round biking. It provides excellent biking terrain, quiet paved roads, breathtaking scenery and plenty of fresh air.

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation has launched the ‘Troodos cycling routes’, a 57km cycling path around Troodos National Park, complete with road surface marking, directional signage, area maps and a comprehensive area bike guide. The project was co-financed by EU Structural Funds.

Most of Troodos main and loose surface roads are suitable for mountain biking. Two recommended routes, combining a variety of surfaces:

Troodos square – Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis - Troodos square

Start/finish Point: Troodos squareDistance: 36km Route: Troodos square (1,730m),Karvounas (1,190m – 9km),Platania (1,090m – 10km), Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis (850m – 18km)Troodos square (1,730m – 36km)Surface: Paved and loose surface forest roadDegree off Difficulty: High, 21 speed bike in good condition

Description: The route follows the main road, descending from Troodos square past Karvounas main road junction and further down to Platania picnic site and forest station. From there the route swings left along a forest road to reach Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis Church (number 17 on the Troodos Area – Western map). The church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is covered entirely in frescoes dating from the 11th-17th centuries. The route then passes briefly along the paved road from Kakopetria to Prodromos villages, before joining the loose surface road on the left leading back to Troodos. After 12km of steep uphill the route goes past the entrance to the chrome quarry. It then reaches the Troodos - Prodromos main road back to Troodos square.

Troodos square – Psilo Dendro – Kalidonia - Troodos square

Start/finish Point: Troodos squareDistance:18km Route: From Troodos square (1,730m – 0km), Psilo Dentro(1,185m – 11km), Kalidonia waterfall (1,300m – 14km), Troodos square (1,730 – 18km)Surface: Paved and loose surface forest roadDegree of Difficulty: Low, front fork suspension bike

Description: The route follows the loose surface road, past number 54 on the Troodos Area – Western map heading gradually downhill in a southeast direction towards Kremmos tis Keramis. It then swings westwards to reach Psilo Dentro area. From there the loose surface road goes uphill for about 3km to a fork, where the right road leads to Kalidonia waterfalls and the left road continues to the Platres-Troodos main road, where another right turn leads northwards back to Troodos square.

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Troodos Wine Routes

ip: Experience grape based gastronomic

delicacies. Taste local treats such as raisins,rubbery ‘soujouko’ seen hanging in small workshop displays, ‘palouze’, ‘zivania’ made

from highly distilled grape juice with a very high content of alcohol, or ‘koumantaria’, the sweet wine of Cyprus.

T

ecent archaeological foundings confirmed the production of wine in Cyprus for nearly 5,000 years. A great number of vineyards are located in the Troodos area, predominantly on the southern slopes of the ‘Krassochoria’ and ‘Koumantaria’ regions. Local communities grow many indigenous and other varieties of grapes, ideal for wine.Scattered throughout the sun kissed southern slopes of Troodos, a number of small enterprise wineries welcome visitors. It is the perfect opportunity to meet and mix with the local people. It is recommended that prior to a visit, one should make telephone contact to make sure the winery will be open. A list of Troodos wineries is available

from the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) Information Offices. CTO has launched the “The Cyprus Wine Routes”, where visitors can follow signposted routes driving through beautiful landscapes with wineries and traditional tavernas on the way. The project was co-financed by EU Structural Funds.

RReligious Monuments

Kalopanagiotis

Kakopetria

Pedoulas

Palaichori

Lagoudera

Nikitari

Moutoullas

Galata

Platanistasa

Pelendri

99 476149

22 922583

99 635584

99 974230

99 557369, 96 301508

22 852922, 99 830329

22 952345

96 348896

22 652562, 99 514179

99 405434

Agios Ioannis Lambadistis

Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis

Archangelos Michael

Metamorphosis tou Sotiros

Panagia tou Araka

Panagia tis Asinou

Panagia tou Moutoulla

Panagia tis Podithou

Stavros tou Agiasmati

Timios Stavros

roodos is where the famous painted churches of Cyprus, with their superb examples of Byzantine art can be found. Ten such churches, with their remarkable icons and frescoes, are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Situated in beautiful and tranquil settings, they are bound to impress the visitor. Troodos is also host to some of the most divine monasteries, such as Machairas, Kykkos, Trooditissa, Omodos and Mesa Potamos.

Kykkos Monastery is considered to be the most important monastery in Cyprus. It was founded in 1100 and it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Its museum houses a priceless collection of icons, manuscripts and other religious items.

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Community Site Contact Details

UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Byzantine Churches

Kykkos Monastery

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Troodos Wine Routes

ip: Experience grape based gastronomic

delicacies. Taste local treats such as raisins,rubbery ‘soujouko’ seen hanging in small workshop displays, ‘palouze’, ‘zivania’ made

from highly distilled grape juice with a very high content of alcohol, or ‘koumantaria’, the sweet wine of Cyprus.

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ecent archaeological foundings confirmed the production of wine in Cyprus for nearly 5,000 years. A great number of vineyards are located in the Troodos area, predominantly on the southern slopes of the ‘Krassochoria’ and ‘Koumantaria’ regions. Local communities grow many indigenous and other varieties of grapes, ideal for wine.Scattered throughout the sun kissed southern slopes of Troodos, a number of small enterprise wineries welcome visitors. It is the perfect opportunity to meet and mix with the local people. It is recommended that prior to a visit, one should make telephone contact to make sure the winery will be open. A list of Troodos wineries is available

from the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) Information Offices. CTO has launched the “The Cyprus Wine Routes”, where visitors can follow signposted routes driving through beautiful landscapes with wineries and traditional tavernas on the way. The project was co-financed by EU Structural Funds.

RReligious Monuments

Kalopanagiotis

Kakopetria

Pedoulas

Palaichori

Lagoudera

Nikitari

Moutoullas

Galata

Platanistasa

Pelendri

99 476149

22 922583

99 635584

99 974230

99 557369, 96 301508

22 852922, 99 830329

22 952345

96 348896

22 652562, 99 514179

99 405434

Agios Ioannis Lambadistis

Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis

Archangelos Michael

Metamorphosis tou Sotiros

Panagia tou Araka

Panagia tis Asinou

Panagia tou Moutoulla

Panagia tis Podithou

Stavros tou Agiasmati

Timios Stavros

roodos is where the famous painted churches of Cyprus, with their superb examples of Byzantine art can be found. Ten such churches, with their remarkable icons and frescoes, are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Situated in beautiful and tranquil settings, they are bound to impress the visitor. Troodos is also host to some of the most divine monasteries, such as Machairas, Kykkos, Trooditissa, Omodos and Mesa Potamos.

Kykkos Monastery is considered to be the most important monastery in Cyprus. It was founded in 1100 and it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Its museum houses a priceless collection of icons, manuscripts and other religious items.

T

Community Site Contact Details

UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Byzantine Churches

Kykkos Monastery

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Culture, Customs, Products, Activitiesullture, heritage and customs form an important part of daily life in Troodos. Set amid the stunning landscape, small communities and villages have existed for centuries.An integral part of life in the region are local festivals commemorating the patron saint of a village. Other events cover a wide variety of themes such as folk art and crafts festivals, bread, preserved sweets, meat and other local

produce exhibitions and wine tasting events. In recent years , the Cyprus Tourism Organisation has been sponsoring such events as a way of introducing rural Cyprus to the wider public.

In addition to events focusing on local tradition and heritage , Troodos hosts a wide range of special leisure activities catering to all ages and tastes. These range from classic motorcar rallies to active day events where the whole family can try their skills at such activities as archery, horse riding or mountain biking.

Museums and Places of interest Artist Solomos Frangoulides MuseumLocated in Agros, the museumdisplays rough drafts as well as complete works by the artist. Tel: 25 521201, 99 436313

A.G Leventis Botanical GardenLocated in the old Amiantos mine a park with a variety of indigenous plants and trees. Tel: 25 550091

Donkey SanctuaryVisit the sanctuary to see one of the most important animals of Cyprus linked with the history and culture of this island. Tel: 25 942105

Ecclesiastical MuseumsLocated in the villages of Agridia , Agros, Arsos, Kalopanagiotis (Church of Agios Ioannis Lambadistis), Koilani, Kykkos monastery, Kyperounta, Omodos, Palaichori and Pedoulas. These house a collection of icons and ecclesiastical objects.

Folk Art MuseumsLocated in Arsos, Galata, Koilani, Kyperounta and Omodos villages.Shoe maker museum, located in Spilia village.

Medieval BridgesThe medieval Venetian bridges of Elaia and Kelefos are located near the village of Kaminaria.

Mining Heritage MuseumLocated in the village of KatydataTel: 22 932560

Pylavakion Pottery MuseumLocated in Foini village, a privatecollection displaying examples of local pottery, traditional agricultural toolsand early 20th century household items.Tel: 25 421508, 99 529293

Leisure AirsportsParagliding: For information contact the Cyprus Airsports Federation.Tel: 22 339771

Bird WatchingFor information and bird watching tripscontact: Birdlifecyprus Tel: 22 455072

CyclingPano Platres bike station for bike rental: Tel: 99 410520

SkiingDuring normal winter weather contitions Troodos can offer visitors an enjoyable skiing experience. The location is mount Olympus(Chionistra) at 1,952m, an ideal setting for novice and expert skiers. Ski instruction lessons and equipment rental are available from the local ski club. Tel: 25 420104/5, 25 420165

Sports FacilitiesA variety of indoor sports can be enjoyed in modern sports hall located in Agros village.Tel: 22 897700, 25 521455 Additional sport hall located in Pano Platres Tel: 25 813112

WaterfallsThe Kalidonia and MyllomerisWaterfalls are a short walk from Pano Platres, the Chandara Waterfallsnear Foini village and the Mesa PotamosWaterfalls are found near Mesa Potamos Monastery

Water damsLocated in scenic areas near Kalopanagiotis, Palaichori, and Prodromos, these fresh water dams are ideal relaxing day trip locations for the whole family.

Traditional ProductsBread products: The “arkatena” (traditional crunchy rolls made out of chick-peas and spices) are a known delicacy of the “Krassochoria” region. Dairy Products: You can find the anari, challoumi, and trahana produced in the lower villages of the “Krassochoria” region.Delicatessen: Taste and buy the smoked and wine flavored pork products like sausages, lountza, choiromeri, posirti, and nonetheless the tsamarella and apochti in the higher elevations of Pitsilia.Grape Products: Some of the grape products are palouzes (grape Juice custard) soutzioukkos (grape juice with almond nuts) and grape syrup. Koumandaria: The desert wine of Cyprus is produced in the villages of the Koumandaria region.Loukoumades: The traditional ‘loukoumades’ (golden dough balls in syrup) are prepared on the spot all over Troodos. Sweets: You can buy the “glyka” (preserved fruit sweets) marmalades and delights and visit the sweets workshops all around Troodos and the workshop of delights in Foini village. In the chocolate workshop of Pano Platres, you can find chocolates made with traditional ingredients. Tel: 99 766446Herbal products: Buy herb infusions in Arsos, Mandria and essential oils, herb infusions and other herbs in Korakou village.Traditional rose water extraction workshopLocated in Agros village.Tel: 25 521893 Trout Products: You can eat and buy fresh trout in Kakopetria , Kalopanagiotis, Pano Platres and fresh or smoked trout in Foini. Zivania: The traditional alcoholic beverage of Cyprus is produced in the Troodos Region.

CKEY TO THE GUIDE

FacilitiesSymbols appearing under the name of each hotel

correspond to facilities offered by the hotel as follows:

Telephone in the rooms

Dry cleaning and/or laundry service

Private car park

Indoor swimming pool (heated)

Sauna Tennis

Hair dressing salon

Air-conditionedrooms

Centrallyheated rooms

Doctor service available

Room service

Restaurant Bar Service

Lift

Fitness Room

Television in the rooms

Satellite TV inthe rooms

Live Band

Facilities for disabled

Mini-bar service in the rooms

Swimming pool

Jacuzzi

Garden

Conference room

Major cards accepted

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Fire place

Broadband Internetaccepted

Baby Sitting service available

For further information:Agrotourism CompanyTel.: +357 22 340071 | E-mail: [email protected] | Web: www.agrotourism.com.cy

Cyprus Tourism Organisation4C, Olympus Street, 4820 Pano Platres, Cyprus, Τel.: +357 25 421316 | E-mail: [email protected]: www.visitcyprus.com

Troodos Environmental Information Centre Troodos Square (Plateia Troodous) | Tel.: +357-25-420144 | E-mail: [email protected] | www.moa.gov.cy/forests

Production: Troodos Tourism BoardText: Cyprus Tourism OrganisationSources: Troodos EDEN Brochure 2007, Cyprus Forestry DepartmentDesign: Wavepro Communication Ltd Photography: Alfonso Lorenzetto, Giuseppe Bertolucci, Marios Hapsis, Cyprus Tourism Organisation, Eleni KanthouPrinting: Lithostar Ltd, December 2010

Troodos is home to many small museums, information centres and shops dedicated to rural life, traditional crafts and delicacies, the local environment, and religion . A sample selection of such places of interest follows, as well as a selection of traditional products.The visitor is advised to call beforehand to determine whether the museum/centre will be open at the time of the planned visit.

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Troodos Tourism Board4B, Olympus Street, 4820 Pano Platres, Cyprus, Τel.: +357 25 421020, E-mail: foreα[email protected]: www.mytroodos.com

For a full list of area producers and workshops visit www.mytroodos.com

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Culture, Customs, Products, Activitiesullture, heritage and customs form an important part of daily life in Troodos. Set amid the stunning landscape, small communities and villages have existed for centuries.An integral part of life in the region are local festivals commemorating the patron saint of a village. Other events cover a wide variety of themes such as folk art and crafts festivals, bread, preserved sweets, meat and other local

produce exhibitions and wine tasting events. In recent years , the Cyprus Tourism Organisation has been sponsoring such events as a way of introducing rural Cyprus to the wider public.

In addition to events focusing on local tradition and heritage , Troodos hosts a wide range of special leisure activities catering to all ages and tastes. These range from classic motorcar rallies to active day events where the whole family can try their skills at such activities as archery, horse riding or mountain biking.

Museums and Places of interest Artist Solomos Frangoulides MuseumLocated in Agros, the museumdisplays rough drafts as well as complete works by the artist. Tel: 25 521201, 99 436313

A.G Leventis Botanical GardenLocated in the old Amiantos mine a park with a variety of indigenous plants and trees. Tel: 25 550091

Donkey SanctuaryVisit the sanctuary to see one of the most important animals of Cyprus linked with the history and culture of this island. Tel: 25 942105

Ecclesiastical MuseumsLocated in the villages of Agridia , Agros, Arsos, Kalopanagiotis (Church of Agios Ioannis Lambadistis), Koilani, Kykkos monastery, Kyperounta, Omodos, Palaichori and Pedoulas. These house a collection of icons and ecclesiastical objects.

Folk Art MuseumsLocated in Arsos, Galata, Koilani, Kyperounta and Omodos villages.Shoe maker museum, located in Spilia village.

Medieval BridgesThe medieval Venetian bridges of Elaia and Kelefos are located near the village of Kaminaria.

Mining Heritage MuseumLocated in the village of KatydataTel: 22 932560

Pylavakion Pottery MuseumLocated in Foini village, a privatecollection displaying examples of local pottery, traditional agricultural toolsand early 20th century household items.Tel: 25 421508, 99 529293

Leisure AirsportsParagliding: For information contact the Cyprus Airsports Federation.Tel: 22 339771

Bird WatchingFor information and bird watching tripscontact: Birdlifecyprus Tel: 22 455072

CyclingPano Platres bike station for bike rental: Tel: 99 410520

SkiingDuring normal winter weather contitions Troodos can offer visitors an enjoyable skiing experience. The location is mount Olympus(Chionistra) at 1,952m, an ideal setting for novice and expert skiers. Ski instruction lessons and equipment rental are available from the local ski club. Tel: 25 420104/5, 25 420165

Sports FacilitiesA variety of indoor sports can be enjoyed in modern sports hall located in Agros village.Tel: 22 897700, 25 521455 Additional sport hall located in Pano Platres Tel: 25 813112

WaterfallsThe Kalidonia and MyllomerisWaterfalls are a short walk from Pano Platres, the Chandara Waterfallsnear Foini village and the Mesa PotamosWaterfalls are found near Mesa Potamos Monastery

Water damsLocated in scenic areas near Kalopanagiotis, Palaichori, and Prodromos, these fresh water dams are ideal relaxing day trip locations for the whole family.

Traditional ProductsBread products: The “arkatena” (traditional crunchy rolls made out of chick-peas and spices) are a known delicacy of the “Krassochoria” region. Dairy Products: You can find the anari, challoumi, and trahana produced in the lower villages of the “Krassochoria” region.Delicatessen: Taste and buy the smoked and wine flavored pork products like sausages, lountza, choiromeri, posirti, and nonetheless the tsamarella and apochti in the higher elevations of Pitsilia.Grape Products: Some of the grape products are palouzes (grape Juice custard) soutzioukkos (grape juice with almond nuts) and grape syrup. Koumandaria: The desert wine of Cyprus is produced in the villages of the Koumandaria region.Loukoumades: The traditional ‘loukoumades’ (golden dough balls in syrup) are prepared on the spot all over Troodos. Sweets: You can buy the “glyka” (preserved fruit sweets) marmalades and delights and visit the sweets workshops all around Troodos and the workshop of delights in Foini village. In the chocolate workshop of Pano Platres, you can find chocolates made with traditional ingredients. Tel: 99 766446Herbal products: Buy herb infusions in Arsos, Mandria and essential oils, herb infusions and other herbs in Korakou village.Traditional rose water extraction workshopLocated in Agros village.Tel: 25 521893 Trout Products: You can eat and buy fresh trout in Kakopetria , Kalopanagiotis, Pano Platres and fresh or smoked trout in Foini. Zivania: The traditional alcoholic beverage of Cyprus is produced in the Troodos Region.

CKEY TO THE GUIDE

FacilitiesSymbols appearing under the name of each hotel

correspond to facilities offered by the hotel as follows:

Telephone in the rooms

Dry cleaning and/or laundry service

Private car park

Indoor swimming pool (heated)

Sauna Tennis

Hair dressing salon

Air-conditionedrooms

Centrallyheated rooms

Doctor service available

Room service

Restaurant Bar Service

Lift

Fitness Room

Television in the rooms

Satellite TV inthe rooms

Live Band

Facilities for disabled

Mini-bar service in the rooms

Swimming pool

Jacuzzi

Garden

Conference room

Major cards accepted

C

Fire place

Broadband Internetaccepted

Baby Sitting service available

For further information:Agrotourism CompanyTel.: +357 22 340071 | E-mail: [email protected] | Web: www.agrotourism.com.cy

Cyprus Tourism Organisation4C, Olympus Street, 4820 Pano Platres, Cyprus, Τel.: +357 25 421316 | E-mail: [email protected]: www.visitcyprus.com

Troodos Environmental Information Centre Troodos Square (Plateia Troodous) | Tel.: +357-25-420144 | E-mail: [email protected] | www.moa.gov.cy/forests

Production: Troodos Tourism BoardText: Cyprus Tourism OrganisationSources: Troodos EDEN Brochure 2007, Cyprus Forestry DepartmentDesign: Wavepro Communication Ltd Photography: Alfonso Lorenzetto, Giuseppe Bertolucci, Marios Hapsis, Cyprus Tourism Organisation, Eleni KanthouPrinting: Lithostar Ltd, December 2010

Troodos is home to many small museums, information centres and shops dedicated to rural life, traditional crafts and delicacies, the local environment, and religion . A sample selection of such places of interest follows, as well as a selection of traditional products.The visitor is advised to call beforehand to determine whether the museum/centre will be open at the time of the planned visit.

Alf

onso

Lor

enze

tto

Troodos Tourism Board4B, Olympus Street, 4820 Pano Platres, Cyprus, Τel.: +357 25 421020, E-mail: foreα[email protected]: www.mytroodos.com

For a full list of area producers and workshops visit www.mytroodos.com

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