Troodos
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is Troodos and where is it?
This is the largest mountain massif of Cyprus, spread approximately in the center of the island. The highest point is Mount Olympus (Chionistra), 1,952 meters high, and it is also the highest peak in all of Cyprus.
It's hot in Cyprus - what kind of skiing can there be?
And so on. Sun Valley and North Face ski resorts operate on the slopes of Olympus in winter. Yes, on the same island where people grill on the beaches in the summer and ski in the winter.
What to see besides the mountains?
The mountains are dotted with Byzantine monasteries and mountain churches - they were once built away from the coast to hide from raids from the sea. Plus mountain resorts for every taste.
Why is Troodos historically interesting?
Copper. Since ancient times, the local mines supplied copper to almost the entire Mediterranean, so the mountain earned a living long before the first skiers.
Where did the name come from?
Version two: either from the three roads leading up, or from an expression like the mountain of Adonis. There is no unequivocal answer - choose which is more to your liking.
