Activities to book

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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

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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.

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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.

Find out more here

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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.

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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

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Chocolate Workshop

Learn the art of chocolate making in Platres village with this hands-on workshop. Create your own sweet treats to take home with you and learn different chocolate-making techniques.

The workshop is located right next to the resort.

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Sparti Platres Rope Park

Experience the thrill of a high-speed zip-line in the pine forest of Platres. Feel the adrenaline rush as you try your skill in one of the 160 games available, ranging from climbing ropes to cable cars, aerial bridges, archery and towers. This certified rope park offers an entertaining outdoor exercise experience, that benefits both the mental and physical development of children.

Details: www.spartipark.com

Location: Google Maps

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Adventure Mountain Park

28-minute drive

Outdoor recreation is all about coming closer to nature, clearing your mind, boosting your mood and elevating your energy levels. As you immerse yourself in the refreshing outdoors get ready to explore activities such as Climbing, Paintball, Mountain walking, Orientation, Archery, Lazertag, Lazer maze, Tyrolean Traverse, Electric Mountain Bikes, all carefully planned to make your day exciting and memorable.

Details: www.adventuremountainpark.com

Location: Google Maps

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Troodos Geopark Visitor Centre and Botanical Gardens

20-minute drive

A visitor’s center with information on the unique geology of Troodos mountains, is set in an area of 1.147 km2 with enormous historical value. Walk through an extraordinary botanical garden and learn about the flora of the area. The Troodos botanic garden is targeting towards the conservation and promotion of the Cypriot botanical heritage, focusing on the Troodos native and traditional cultivated plants. The centre also hosts a seed bank of endemic species and a plethora of evidence for the past mining activity and the community which once flourished there.

Details: www.troodos-geo.org/

Location: Google Maps

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The Visitor Centre of the Troodos National Forest Park

22-minute drive

Situated 200m west of the Troodos Square, the Visitor Centre aims, through its exhibits and services to inform the visitor about the importance and unique character of the Forest Park and various environmental issues. It also offers recreational facilities such as a restaurant, children play area and tennis courts. Connected to the visitor centre is 250 m long paved trail along which one can discover various plants of the Park and geological specimens, which form the Troodos Ophiolite Complex.

Details: www.troodos-geo.org

Location: Google Maps

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Agrofest a 3-day Forest Festival

8 – 9 – 10 August 2025

A 1 night open air cinema under the perseids & a 2-day Music festival on one of the most mesmerizing locations of Cyprus – The Platres Arena!

Details: Agro Escape

Location: Platres Arena