Eat · Mountain taverna
Riverside Tavernas of Kakopetria
An old village of stone houses on the Karkotis river, where the tavernas serve fresh trout, kleftiko and mountain wine on terraces under the plane trees.
More in Troodos Mountains
See · Monastery · Troodos Mountains
Kykkos Monastery
The richest and most famous monastery in Cyprus, founded in the 11th century, with gold mosaics lining its cloisters and a museum of icons. The drive up through the pines is half the point.
Free (museum €5)
Do · Hiking · Troodos Mountains
Caledonia Waterfall Trail
A shaded 3 km trail that follows the Kryos river from Troodos Square down to a 12-metre waterfall. Easy going, cool even in August, and best done downhill toward Platres.
Stay · Boutique village hotel · Troodos Mountains
Casale Panayiotis
A whole hillside village in Kalopanayiotis restored into a hotel, with rooms spread through old stone houses, a spa built over the sulphur springs and a Michelin-listed restaurant.
Check availability at Casale PanayiotisFrom €190 / night
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