Things to do in Pitsylia
- Sort by:
- Popular
-
Stavros Tou Agiasmati
This Unesco-listed Byzantine church is famous for the frescoes, painted by Filippos Goul in 1494, that decorate its gable roof. Access to the church requires some forethought; you must obtain the key from the priest at Platanistasa village 5km away and, of course, return it.
The church is somewhat remote, hidden along a sealed side road off the Orounda-Platanistasa (E906) route, though it can also be approached by a signposted but unsealed road from the next valley to the west through which the Polystypos-Xyliatos (E907) road runs.
reviewed
-
Niki's Sweet Factory
A wonderful Mediterranean way to put some sweetness into your life is preserving fruit, so that in winter when, for example, figs are but a distant dream, you can dip into a jar of fig preserve and beat the winter blues. Niki's Sweet Factory dedicates its entire business to this tasty therapy, and sells products like orange marmalade, fig preserve and diabetic walnut sweets. Ask about the healing properties of some of the preserves.
Niki sells her products all over Cyprus and even exports as far as Australia.
reviewed
-
CNT
Agros is known across the island for its cottage industries that make rose products, bottled fruit, and sausages. Local entrepreneur Chris Tsolakis runs an unusual yet thriving industry in the village: CNT is a rose-product and pottery business. Visit the workshop and learn what can be made out of roses: rose- and flower-water, rose brandy, skin cleansers, candles, rose liqueur and even a rose-infused Cabernet Sauvignon wine. Decorative ceramic bottles and other pottery items are also made in the workshop.
reviewed
-
AGROS
Poised high on the mountains (1000m), Agros is a breezy, largish village, convenient for hiking or driving forays into the surrounding hills. While not a particularly beautiful place to spend your holidays, it is an alternative to the better-known village of Platres to the west. The less-frequented surrounding villages and Byzantine churches make it a good base for discovering the island away from the rest of the mountain visitors.
reviewed
-
Panagia tou Araka (Lagoudera) to Stavros tou Agiasmati Trail
The longest hike, it links two of the most important Troödos Byzantine churches via a forest, vineyards and stone terraces. The CTO pamphlet Cyprus: Nature Trails describes this hike in some detail and provides basic maps, but hikers would be advised to take along a more detailed map of the region.
reviewed
-
Teisia tis Madaris Trail
A continuation of the above trail, it involves a circular cliff-top hike around Mt Madari (Adelfi; 1613m) with excellent views. The CTO pamphlet Cyprus: Nature Trails describes this hike in some detail and provides basic maps, but hikers would be advised to take along a more detailed map of the region.
reviewed
-
Agia Irini to Spilies tou Digeni Trail
An easy out-and-back hike to the secret caves of Digenis, where EOKA resistance fighters hid during the insurgency of 1955-59. The CTO pamphlet Cyprus: Nature Trails describes this hike in some detail and provides basic maps, but hikers would be advised to take along a more detailed map of the region.
reviewed
-
Kafkalia Sausage Factory
At the Kafkalia Sausage Factory all products, including lountza, hiromeri (traditional smoked ham), loukanika (village sausages), pastourmas (spicy smoked beef) and bacon, are made on the premises. Ask to see the dark and hot smoke room next to the busy little shop.
reviewed
-
Lagoudera to Agros Trail
A longish hike through vineyards and orchards, with spectacular views from the Madari-Papoutsas ridge. The CTO pamphlet Cyprus: Nature Trails describes this hike in some detail and provides basic maps, but hikers would be advised to take along a more detailed map of the region.
reviewed
-
Petros Vanezis to Alona Trail
Involves a short hike around the village of Alona, passing through hazelnut plantations. The CTO pamphlet Cyprus: Nature Trails describes this hike in some detail and provides basic maps, but hikers would be advised to take along a more detailed map of the region.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
Doxasi o Theos to Madari Fire Station Trail
A panoramic ridge-top hike with excellent views. It begins about 2km from Kyperounda. The CTO pamphlet Cyprus: Nature Trails describes this hike in some detail and provides basic maps, but hikers would be advised to take along a more detailed map of the region.
reviewed
-
Agros to Kato Mylos Trail
An easy hike through cherry and pear orchards, vineyards and rose gardens. The CTO pamphlet Cyprus: Nature Trails describes this hike in some detail and provides basic maps, but hikers would be advised to take along a more detailed map of the region.
reviewed
-
Agros Village Restaurant & Pub
At the northeastern end of the long, snaking main village drag lunchtime and evening customers can try the Agros Village Restaurant & Pub
reviewed
-
Kilada Restaurant
At the northeastern end of the long, snaking main village drag lunchtime and evening customers can try Kilada Restaurant.
reviewed
