Things to do in Troodos mountains

Complete your Mediterranean trip with these five Troodos Mountains things to do. The Troodos Mountain Range forms the backbone of Cyprus and stretches across most of the western side of the country. There are countless things to do here, and we have compiled those that will guarantee you a vacation you will always cherish.

Church Visits

At the height of the Byzantine Empire, nine churches were built in the Troodos Mountains range. Today, all nine churches are included in the official list of World Heritage sites. The following are the nine renowned churches; Stavros tou Ayiasmati, Panayia tou Araka, Timiou Stavrou at pelendri, Ayios Nikolaos tis Stegis, Panayia Pdithou, Assinou, Ayios Ioannis Lampadistis, Panayia tou Moutoula and lastly, Archangel Michael at Pedhoulas.

Long Walks

Troodos Mountains also offer a fantastic natural sight-seeing surrounding. Walking holidays in the resort of Platres offer wonderful leisure time, as the resort is placed at exactly 1200 meters above sea level. Taking long walks is a highly suggested way to enjoy the natural beauty of the shady pine forest cut by loose surface road tracks, which are formerly used as mule trails and old road routes.

Kykkos Monastery

The world-famous Kykkos Monastery is perhaps the most lavish among all the monasteries in the island nation of Cyprus, and was founded sometime at the end of the 11th century. It is also called the Panagia, as it is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The monastery is known for its museum, which keeps a collection of icons, intricate woodcarvings, manuscripts, and Cypriot antiques that come from the island’s earlier times. One significant icon is ascribed to Saint Luke the Evangelist.

Jeep Safaris

Jumpstart your vacation and set the explorer spirit in you free with an adventure into the heart of the Troodos Mountain Ranges. Jeep Safaris in 4WD Land Rovers would take you into a trek unlike any other. See for yourself how time seems to be locked up in some fo the villages, which still hold ancient customs as they were years and years ago.

Winter Skis

The Troodos Mountain range does not only offer leisure walks during summer, but it also transforms itself into a skiing hotspot for active vacationers during winter. Mount Olympus has seven runs available during and in between New Year to the end of March.