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  Troodos Mountains stretch across most of the western part of Cyprus offering spectacular sanctuaries and veritable hours spent in exciting walks through its pine forests, or just practicing skiing during the winter time. The Troodos Mountains give a perfect recipe for anyone who suffers from an overdose of Mediterranean life. The amazing mountains form the backbone of the country run across western island, rising up with a height of about 2000 metres. The atmosphere on the Troodos Mountains takes you back in time to a wiser and ancient Cyprus, a separate world from the crowded coast. The marking hiking trails take you to the forests that feature half-forgotten villages, Byzantine churches, and medieval monasteries. The pine repin blows a fresh mountainous air, that seems to be kept intact from the first visionaries and churchmen that chose this destination as their ideal retreat. Platres is a place of about 1200 metres above sea level located on the southern slopes. It is the perfect base for excursions. Rising up in the proximity of the Olympus Mountain, at 1952 metres,  it represents the highest park on the island, boasting a summit that is covered by snow in the winter including skiing slopes and good facilities.

 

 

  The Troodos Mountains are spreaded with Orthodox churches, ten of them are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. These are medieval churches like: Stavros tou Ayiasmati, Panayia tou Araka, Timiou Stavrou at Pelendri, Ayios Nikolaos tis Stegis, Panayia Podithou, Assinou, Ayios Loannis Lampadisis, that are exclusive sacred masterpieces. All the area is almost covered by pine trees, in the forest the tourists can find several picnic places. Away from the beach areas you will find fascinating traditional villages where you can explore and discover many remaints that are untouched by the tourism or development. There are attractive destinations that offer breathtaking scenery to admire.

 

A well known and interesting trail is the Caledonia Falls, that follows a stream to an incredible waterfall. A spectacular village that you should visit is Kakopetria, a beautiful village, with a quarter area protected by state. The tourists can get to admire  the local chairs made from wood and straw, concentrated in the old part of the village, which preserved the traditional architectural character. The middle of the village is a perfect place for relaxations and leisure featuring excellent tavernas and restaurants. The village includes many attractive churches and spots for visiting, one of them is Agios Nickolaos tis Stegis which is very famous and has impressive murals that date back from the 11th-17th century.

 

Another remarkable attraction is Kykko Monastery the most excellent in Cyprus which was constructed in the 12th century, with a golden icon representing the Virgin Mary, that supposed to be painted by St.Luke. The gorgeous icon is deemed to sacred to look at and is covered in a well worked silver plate. The throne, situated nearby include the tomb of Archbishop Makarios, which was turned into a shrine.

 

  One famous village on Troodos Mounatins is Pedhoulas, well known for its cherries, where you can also visit the church of Archangel Michael, which belongs to the year of 1474, featuring narrow steep streets. Omodos is an amazing village situated about 11km from Platres, in Troodos Mountains, and represents a famous wine producing village. In tne centre of Omodos is the Monastery of Stavros that holds some stunning wood carvings, old icons and religious works, that area valuable treasures for the church.

 

You will be truly fascinated by the originality of the places that include the troodos Mountains. You will spend unforgettable moments, surrounded by picturesque landscapes, which offer stunning views. Do not miss the possibility to admire the majestic beauty of the mountains, that area treasured natural attraction for the island, attracting thousands of tourists, that remain really surprised and charmed. The perfect harmony that features the region is overwhelming, creating a majestic ambiance, veiled in an incredible air of freshness and peace.

 

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