Troodos mountain range located in Western Cyprus is the largest on the island, while the Olympus mountain, its highest peak, raises 1952 meters above the sea level. Troodos is well known for its beautiful resorts, traditional villages, and, to a great extent, for its cultural heritage: dozens of historical monasteries, churches, and castles are located here.

The Troodos mountains are unique in their geology and one of the only few places in the world where scientists can examine oceanic crust without needing to go to the sea. An underwater volcano that erupted 90 million years ago, and the reason the island was formed, has given rise to pillow lava which is observable throughout the mountains. The area of Troodos is also home to one of the 5 most copper rich areas in the world. Some say the island’s name ‘Kypros’ is derived from the Latin name for copper, ‘cuprum’.

Magnificent Troodos forests are filled with hundreds of trees and plants, including pines, cypresses, cedar trees, strawberry trees, and giant cacti. These areas are home to various animals such as foxes, hares, and such a special and rare mountain sheep as moufflon (hunting moufflons in Cyprus is illegal). If you like watching birds, in Troodos you can see Bonelli eagles, ravens, and other rare species.

Troodos villages are a perfect place to learn about (or just experience!) Cyprus agriculture and folk crafts. For example, in Kalopanayiotis village locals fish-farm, in Prodromos — grow apples, in Pedoulas — cherries. Almost everybody in Omodos makes their own wine, unique wooden tubs are produced in Moutoullas, and Lefkara village is famous all over the world for the embroidery and silverware technique that is used there. Visit these and other Troodos villages to meet local craftsmen and buy their incredible work and enjoy incredibly picturesque views and interiors of traditional houses.

Some of the famous Cyprus old churches and monasteries, included in the UNESCO world heritage list, are also located in Troodos.

You can brighten your Troodos experience by hiking beautiful trails — or even take a quadricycle safari-tour!