 Troodos
Mountains
The Troodos massif that stretches
across the centre of Cyprus and reaches up to 1.952 metres at Mount
Olympos, is truly spectacular, a rugged but easily accessible region
brimming with nature trails, twelve to fifteenth century frescoed
churches, winemaking villages and pine forests. Monasteries dating from
the Byzantine period but the best known is that of Kykkos, built in the
12th century and magnificently restored. It has a beautiful museum of
religious icons.
The main resorts of the Troodos, are Platres and Kakopetria, cosmopolitan
villages with attractive shops, restaurants and refreshing alpine
atmosphere, and even skiing in the winter.
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