Experiences | Pendeli Resort Platres

Hiking

Mountain air is known for its purity; every breath at altitude is a mouthful of fresh and clean air, nourishing the body and improving respiratory function. A mountain hike becomes an opportunity to regenerate the respiratory system, filling oneself with new energy.

The majestic Troodos Mountains’ lush forests offer a wide selection of hikes and walking routes to choose from. Unravel mesmerizing coves, hidden waterfalls and a plethora of cultural treasures exploring the diverse landscape of the area. One of the most popular hikes, easy for all ages, is the Kalidonia Waterfalls hike in close distance to Pendeli Resort. For more hiking trails Download here

Cycling

With an impressive 10.000 years of history and a favourable climate all year round, the great outdoors of the island is surprisingly diverse, easily accessible, and offers a myriad of opportunities to take a journey through nature, history and culture, thanks to the numerous sign¬posted cycling paths.

Bike through charming villages and experience the Cypriot hospitality, through vast forests to enjoy the serenity of nature and enjoy breathtaking views where the green landscape meets the blue sky. The Troodos Mountains are a firm favorite for competitive and leisurely cycling, mountain biking and road cycling alike.

Ski

Only 12 km away from Pendeli Resort, at the top of the Troodos Mountains, the Cyprus Ski Centre offers the opportunity to enjoy a favourite winter sport under the beautiful Mediterranean sky.

Skiing can be enjoyed on the slopes of Mount Olympus (1951 metres a.s.l.), usually from the beginning of January until the end of March.

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Wine Routes

Cyprus has a longstanding tradition of winemaking, with some ancient grape varieties still cultivated and some traditional ways of wine production still in use. At the same time the charming local wineries have also vastly modernized, progressed and expanded offering a delightful discovery for wine lovers exploring the area.

Driving through the high, sun-kissed southern slopes of the Troodos mountain range, you will come across valleys of indigenous grape varieties, picture-perfect landscapes, and a journey of knowledge about the island’s intrinsic viticultural roots.

Culture

The Troodos Mountain and its rural villages become an open-air museum for culture lovers. Early Christian basilicas, Byzantine churches and monasteries, some of which belong in the UNESCO World Heritage List, Venetian bridges, Moslem mosques, and British colonial-style buildings can be found in ones’ exploration. The old ways of life, customs and traditions are still beautifully preserved in the villages, ready to be discovered by those captivated by history and culture.

11,000 years of History and Culture brochure here