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RE: 3 DAYS, WHAT TO VISIT AND PLACE TO STAY

by bjornmu 06 November 2011

That would have been Pano Platres, I remember seeing that name. It's about 4km to Troodos, but also 450m up so pretty steep. And I think…
RE: 3 DAYS, WHAT TO VISIT AND PLACE TO STAY

by bjornmu 04 November 2011

The bus goes to Troodos village. It made a 5-10 minute stop in front of the tourist information in Platres so one could go and get info.…
RE: 3 DAYS, WHAT TO VISIT AND PLACE TO STAY

by anitayusof 04 November 2011

Thx bjornmu for the infos. If it didnt go on Sunday, or only up to Platres, I will adjust my itinerrary. The one that u took last Monday,…
RE: 3 DAYS, WHAT TO VISIT AND PLACE TO STAY

by bjornmu 03 November 2011

As for Troodos, there's one daily bus from Limassol at 9:30, returning 15:30 but I got conflicting information about whether it goes at…
RE: Troödos deserted in late October?

by bjornmu 08 October 2011

Hmm, I could take the morning bus from Lemesos and have 4:45 in/around Platres before going back. Unless that bus doesn't run on Ohi Day....…
RE: Troödos deserted in late October?

by neckervd 08 October 2011

There seems to be a Monday to Friday minibus leaving Platres early in the morning and going back from Lemessos towards noon. These kind…
RE: Troödos deserted in late October?

by bjornmu 08 October 2011

I was thinking more of hotels and restaurants, Platres has very few inhabitants apparently. And there should be one daily bus from Lemesos.…
Troödos deserted in late October?

by bjornmu 08 October 2011

I've just booked flights to Larnaca, Oct 21 to Nov 1 and bought the LP book for Cyprus and now am trying to find out what to do. :-) …
Re: PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN CYPRUS (NORTH & SOUTH)

by katiecustard 13 June 2011

Hi Ricky, For the Republic of Cyprus you could try this website: http://www.yourcyprusportal.com/cyprus-general-info-transportation-bu…
Re: Cyprus without rented car: impossible, very difficult, achievable ?

by deanpeace 27 March 2010

Hi Songpan, > You mention service taxis to go from Limassol to Pafos. > Also from Limassol to Nicosia and Larnaca ? Yes > And also…
Re: Cyprus without rented car: impossible, very difficult, achievable ?

by deanpeace 25 March 2010

Hi Songpan, Let me see what I can add to the excellent advice you’ve already received. Yes, Lefkosia, Famagusta and Kyrenia/Girne are…
Cyprus in Sept - leme know what you think of my plan

by tantrikguru 29 July 2009

Hey... Finally planned out a visit to Southern Cyprus in September with the wife & our 18-month old daughter. Have done my bit of 'resear…
RE: Warning: Rip-off on road from Limassol to Platres / Waterfalls

by george5 15 February 2009

If you drive up on the main road rom Limassol, 10 km prior would be aproximately at the end of the village of Trimklini. There definately…
RE: Warning: Rip-off on road from Limassol to Platres / Waterfalls

by svenbln 15 February 2009

I was taken by car to a small town about 10 km from Platres. I have to say I don't remember the name. After leaving that place I reached…
RE: Warning: Rip-off on road from Limassol to Platres / Waterfalls

by george5 15 February 2009

Hmm. I have to confess I haven't been up there for a couple of weeks, however the main road betwen Astromerits and Limassol runs only…
Warning: Rip-off on road from Limassol to Platres / Waterfalls

by svenbln 15 February 2009

Hi all, If you go from Limassol to Platres and the nearby Caledonian Falls - hitching, cycling or however - there is a ripoff about 10…
RE: Feedback on Cyprus Itinerary?

by mojan 29 October 2008

For those of you who are curious about the results of our itinerary, we were able to manage it but time was definitely tight. Oftentimes…
Cyprus

by tonydefrates 06 May 2007

Just returned from a week in Pafos and two restaurants stood out as being particularly noteworthy: Seagull at 7, Posidonos Ave, Kato Pafos.…
Hiking in the Troodos mountains- Cyprus

by rrramedy 07 April 2006

Hi friends,

I'll be hiking in the Troodos mountains of Cyprus from 14 till 17 April, basing myself in Platres and making day hikes.…
It's Greek to Me

by isidora 24 August 2004

these poems were made into…

It's Greek to Me

by isidora 22 August 2004

It's the poem "Helen" by Seferis , officially referring to the war in Troy but really referring to futility ...

HELEN…