Activities in Tröodos Massif
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hikes
Visitors can undertake the four hikes around Troödos village. Other options include hikes from Platres to Fini (a longish 9km downhill route to the west perhaps requiring a taxi or lift back), Platres to Perapedhi (slightly shorter at 7km) or Platres to Pouziaris (shorter at only 3km, but uphill). These hikes and others are described in greater detail in the CTO brochure Platres, which also contains a map of the village.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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