The Troodos Mountains
The Troodos Mountains dominate middle-west part of the island and are both the hindrance to the urbanisation of this region and the advantage for those tourists who look for relics of the past and a landscape that is not undisturbed by the effects of commercialism. Deciding to go to the Troodos Mountains we have a chance not only to learn about the typical Cypriot architecture and customs but also to visit about 20 of Byzantine churches, a couple of monasteries, including the largest called Kykkos. We may as well taste the famous Cypriot beverage and to practice some sport and look at the world from the Olympus Mountain.
The Troodos Mountains have always been a springboard from scorching heat on the cost full of people, because of the fact that in the old days mountains were a perfect place to build monasteries, villages in which goats have been bred. Away from the danger of any invasion of enemies Troodos was an enclave of peace and safety.
In the Troodos Mountains the four main excursion trails have been marked up which demonstrate various subject-matter and are oriented towards different tourists’ interests. Pitsylia is full of wineries, almond-tree orchards, and Cypriot cottages; Marathasa Halley is situated to the north from the Olympus and is famous for the sweetest cherries; Solea is located in the river valley and famous for its apples, Byzantine churches and picturesque villages. Krasochoria constitutes a region of wine villages in the south. The easiest access to the trails leads from Nicosia and Limassol – just in the southern part of the mountains grapes are grown to produce Commandaria, we can found here the best fruit and spring water which is beneficial in a heat wave.
Trips to the Troodos Mountains abound with many attractions and are an obligatory place for every stay on Cyprus.
Tags: almonds, architecture, goats, mountains, rest
