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Troodos Mountains travel guide

Painted churches, pine forests and wine villages

A Troodos mountain village. Photo: Chneophytou, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

4h 30mflight from London
PFOnearest main airport
30° in Julwarmest month
11° in Jancoolest month

The Troodos Mountains rise to almost 2,000m in the middle of Cyprus, with pine forests, waterfalls and stone villages.

They're cool in summer, with skiing in winter, and the Kykkos Monastery and painted churches are highlights.

Good forHikingCultureWineCool escapes

What Troodos Mountains is known for

  • Painted churches

    Ten UNESCO-listed churches.

  • Kykkos Monastery

    The richest monastery in Cyprus.

  • Waterfalls

    Caledonia and Millomeris falls.

  • Skiing

    Winter snow on Mount Olympus.

Top things to do in Troodos Mountains

  1. 1

    Kykkos Monastery

    Gold mosaics and mountain views.

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  2. 2

    Caledonia Falls

    A forest trail to a waterfall.

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  3. 3

    Omodos

    A wine village with a monastery.

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  4. 4

    Painted churches

    Asinou and Kakopetria.

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Where to stay in Troodos Mountains

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Best time to visit Troodos Mountains

Best value: Sep–May. April to June and September to October for walking. January to March for snow.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 4h 30m from London to PFO, and flights from most UK airports.

You need a car.

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Good to know

  • Bring a jacket: it's cooler than the coast.
  • Roads are winding.
  • Churches need modest dress.
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Troodos Mountains FAQ

Can you ski in Cyprus?

Yes, on Mount Olympus from January to March.

Is Troodos a day trip?

Yes, from Limassol or Paphos.

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