When in Troodos, Cyprus: Museums to visit
Here’s a brief list of other, maybe less known, Museums to visit while you are in Troodos Mountains in Cyprus >
At Arsos Village > The Folk Art Museum.
To arrange a visit please contact Mrs Patra Psilogeni, tel 25243223 and 25243347.
At Kalopanayiotis Village > The Agios [Saint] Ioannis Lampadistis Church and Byzantine Museum, A UNESCO World Heritage Site, tel 22952580.
Open > [...]
Head for the Cypriot hills on a day trip
Saints, lions, good food, great wine and stunning scenery > if the heat is starting to oppress you, then it might be a good idea to head for the Cypriot hills on this day trip.
We took this drive in late March, when almost every village garden was about to burst with spring blooms, sweet peas [...]
The mountains and villages of Cyprus
The Mountains and Villages of Cyprus > Offer you spectacular panoramic views of the majestic mountains and rustic villages.
Popular mountain resorts
Spectacular panoramic views
Breathing the fresh air and enjoying spectacular views from a height of several thousand feet, is always an exhilarating experience and a great contrast to the coasts and plains of Cyprus.
There are many who [...]
A trip to relax at the Troodos mountains in Cyprus
The Forest Park Hotel in Platres is a destination in itself, a sleek unique Art Deco period hotel, set in glorious mountain surroundings. And during winter with 40 cm’s of snow here in Troodos Mountains, it’s a perfect time to visit!
Once you arrive at the hotel, which is about an hour’s journey from Limassol, you’ll [...]
Discover Cyprus’ mountain villages
Cyprus is known for its beaches, the energetic club scene in Agia Napa, or the sleepier feel of Paphos, with its rows of holiday villas perfect for pensioners eager to retire in the sun.
Go just fifty kilometers inland, however, to the villages of the Troodos Mountains, and you will find another Cyprus entirely, one better [...]
A Travel Guide to Cyprus > Limassol
During the Crusades Richard the Lionheart visited the Cypriot city of Limassol, to free his betrothed from the Byzantine sovereign. The subsequent wedding at the Kolossi Castle became a party that is legendary still today, which is probably why modern Limassol is still a centre of nightlife and joie de vivre.
This lively ambience is also [...]
A taste of authentic Cypriot village life
Cyprus has long offered the visitor sun, sea, sand and archaeological sites, but it’s fast becoming a destination for foodies, too. If you want something more authentic than fish and chips British-style or the same old mezes, your best bet is to head away from the coast into the Cypriot villages.
The last thing I expected [...]
Visit Cyprus > The crossroad of civilizations
Famous for its copper and its antiquities, Cyprus or Kypros in Greek, is one of the oldest civilizations with a rich history that goes back 10,000 years.
Neolithic era cities, tombs and theatres, Greek and Roman Temples as well as Byzantine churches exist all over the island.
Cyprus is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean [...]
