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Troödos Mountains

Includes  Why Go? Troödos...... 82 Home to Mt Olympus (1952m), the island’s highest peak, ...... 84 this stunning mountain range provides visitors with a for- & ested flip side to the coastal resorts and big-city clamour. the Krasohoria...... 85 Overlooking the valleys of Lemesos (), Larnaka and ...... 87 the greater plain, this region covers over 90 sq km and is a protected natural park which safeguards its wild- Kalopanayiotis...... 88 life, ecology and geology. In winter, skiers and snowboarders Kykkos populate the ski resorts of the northern slopes, while at oth- Monastery & Around....89 er times of the year the park is ideal for camping, picnicking, Treis Elies...... 91 hiking, cycling and birdwatching. Pitsylia...... 93 In addition to the natural beauty of the landscape, the Agros...... 94 Troödos Mountains are home to a variety of postcard-pretty villages with cobbled streets, terraced slopes and vernacular architecture. The region’s peaks and valleys also hide some of the island’s most important medieval frescoed churches, Best Places to along with unexpected monasteries, museums and some of Eat the Republic’s finest wineries. ¨¨Mylos Restaurant (p93) ¨¨Mimi’s Restaurant (p85) When to Go ¨¨Elyssia (p88) ¨¨From January to April, you can experience the wintery ¨¨Stou Kir Yianni (p86) pleasures of skiing and snowboarding the slopes by day, and enjoying a hearty tavern meal by night. ¨¨Loutraki (p89) ¨¨April to September is ideal for wine tasting; explore some of the superb wineries hidden among the sprawling vineyards Best Churches & and steep, breezy valleys. Monasteries ¨¨In early summer ramble over 65km of diverse nature and hiking trails across the region, ranging from simple strolls to ¨¨ (p90) more arduous hikes. ¨ ¨Panagia tou Moutoulla ¨¨Beat the July and August heat by camping 1000m above (p89) sea level at verdant sites in the ranges. ¨¨Panagia Forviotissa (p92) ¨¨Archangelos Michail (p88) ¨¨Agios Ioannis Lambadistis Monastery (p89) il ra T te n la a t #\

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