Located in the Mediterranean Sea, the island has long attracted millions of tourists from all over the world. A unique corner with an interesting culture, historical monuments that preserve traces of antiquity, amazing nature - all this makes the picturesque resort the most desirable vacation spot.
Troodos mountain range
More than half of the territory of the island state is occupied by a mountain range with evergreens, and a hill stretching for a hundred kilometers with gentle slopes does not at all look like sunny Cyprus.
Troodos, located in the heart of the tourist center, amazes with amazing landscapes. The mountain range radically distinguished from the rest of the state captivates with a long serpentine of roads, clean air, ancient churches and cozy villages. This is a very special place where you realize how beautiful Cyprus is.
Troodos is a product of volcanic processes that took place on earth more than a hundred million years ago. Around the mountains that rose above the surface of the water, an island was formed, surprising a unique flora.
Climate and weather
Troodos (Cyprus) is famous for its humid climate, as the amount of precipitation here increases and the average temperature is 10 degrees lower than on the flat surface of the earth. In hot weather, Cypriots come here to hide in the shade of a pine forest. By the way, here they were hiding not only from the heat, but also from the conquerors hosting in neighboring cities.
The hottest months are July and August, but in winter the temperature does not rise above six degrees. December is recognized as the record holder for the highest rainfall.
Mountain resorts
Mountain villages are so picturesque that they fall in love at first sight with tourists who have arrived to rest in Cyprus. Troodos is not only mountains, but also beautiful resorts that appeared on the territory during the reign of the British. The wealthy families of the Mediterranean chose the tranquil corner, and the Egyptian king Farouk even acquired a spacious villa. Here is the summer residence of the president of the state.
The hotels built on the slopes, which are not inferior in their comfort to the coastal ones, welcome guests who prefer a mountain beach holiday.
Winter and summer walks
The thrilling Troodos Mountains (Cyprus) is the only place in the resort where snow falls, and tourists enjoy skiing with great pleasure. On the highest peak of Olympos, convenient lifts for vacationers are built. In the summer months, guests of the island stroll along specially laid trails in the vicinity of a prominent snow-white mountain from afar, allowing you to get acquainted closely with the wonderful nature of the mountain range. Tourists note that taking up to five hours a fascinating journey along four routes of different lengths leaves a lot of pleasant impressions.
The walk starts from a place bearing the same name with a mountain range - a small area located next to Olympos. Tourists note that the local landscapes are very reminiscent of Italian.
Omodos
Traveling through the mountains, guests of the island get to know the wonderful villages famous for their amazing views, and each is worthy to visit. Perhaps the most famous of them is Omodos, as if created for walking along the narrow streets. Located in the Limassol region, the village is famous for its wonderful vineyards, and all guests are surely tasted by a head-hopping drink. In August, tourists fall on a fun holiday where they not only try traditional wines and national dishes, but also take part in various competitions and entertainments.
But perhaps the main attraction of Omodos is the church of the Holy Cross built of stone. This is one of the most significant places in Cyprus, known for important relics stored inside the temple: a fragment of the rope that tied Christ, and a particle of the Cross of the Lord. The shrines that fell into the village in the 4th century are located in the iconostasis, in front of which the believers come from different parts of the city to Troodos (Cyprus).
Tourists love to take photos of the village in winter, when old stone houses are covered with sparkling snow in the sun.
Agros
The village called Agros is a real expanse for lovers of hiking. There is no winemaking here, but tourists know that the best rose water intended for baking is made in this place. Products are poured into beautiful glass bottles that tourists buy as a souvenir.
Brandy and liquor made from rose petals are in demand in the village, and, as guests of Agros admit, these are incredibly tasty drinks, so no tourist leaves without the products of local craftsmen.
Pedoulas
Troodos (Cyprus) is world famous for its wonderful landscapes, and the new travel destination - the village of Pedulas, which is spread among cherry trees - is a vivid confirmation of this. Perhaps this is one of the most beautiful places in the state where tourists rush in the summer. Friendly residents, clean mountain air, flowering gardens and trees, a mild climate attract foreign visitors, and several museums, the Church of the Archangel Michael, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attract connoisseurs of culture.
Tourists speak with admiration about the village, which gives peace and tranquility. The special atmosphere of Pedoulas is ideal for relaxing from busy cities and the hustle and bustle they create.
Lefkara
The village, located in the foothills, is famous for its embroiderers throughout sunny Cyprus. Tourists know that the most beautiful lace of the highest quality can be purchased in this quiet corner. Local needlewomen even developed their own embroidery, called "lefkaritika". Of course, lace products can not be cheap, but the state does not bother the guests of the state. True, everyone who has visited a cozy village declares that residents love to bargain, and if you wish, you can reduce the price by a third.
In addition, local needlewomen warn that the real Lefkaria embroidery is done exclusively on canvases of beige color, and not white, as tourists sometimes think.
Kykkos
High in the mountains, travelers dream of finding peace of mind and harmony, and the ancient religious monuments that Cyprus is proud of help in this. Troodos is rich in such structures, and dozens of temples are very popular. In hard-to-reach places where there were no roads, residents who built monasteries found refuge, which are now perfectly preserved due to the fact that they were located in a safe place.
The main religious complex is Kykkos, protected by UNESCO. Founded at the turn of the 11th – 12th centuries, the building is famous for a belt that works wonders, and women from all over the world dreaming of a child come here to recover from infertility.
But the main treasure of Kykkos can rightfully be called an icon transferred to the hermit monk by the emperor of Byzantium. This is one of the three shrines that the Apostle Luke personally wrote from the Virgin Mary.
The unique Troodos (Cyprus), whose sights are diverse and very interesting, deserves a separate excursion, so those who visit the fabulous resort will definitely go on a trip, and the memories of this walk will excite the minds of tourists for a long time to come.