Persephone Trail

What you'll see

• Makria Kontarka viewpoint
• Dense black pine forest
• Golden oak and Troodos sage

Αξίζει να σταματήσετε

• Troodos Visitor Centre: Environmental centre beside Troodos Square with displays on the area's geology, habitats and wildlife, including a geological garden; listed as open daily 10:00–16:00 (tel. +357 25420144).
• A.G. Leventis Troodos Botanic Garden: Botanic garden opened in 2010 in the old Amiantos asbestos mine at about 1,400 m, with sections for endemic plants, riverine vegetation and aromatic plants. Free; weekday mornings all year plus weekend hours in season.
• Trooditissa Monastery: Monastery between Platres and Prodromos whose present church dates from 1731 and holds a silver-covered icon of the Virgin brought from Asia Minor. The monastery itself is closed to visitors, but the church is open daily 09:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00.

Πού να μείνετε κοντά

• Troodos Hotel, Troodos Square: Hotel at Troodos Square with views of the forest and the square, and free parking.
• Jubilee Hotel, Troodos: Hotel in Troodos on the foothills of Mount Olympos, with garden views and traditional wrought-iron beds.
• Forest Park Hotel, Pano Platres: Large hotel set in the pine forest of Pano Platres, with a heated pool, sauna and restaurant.

Καλό είναι να γνωρίζετε

• The Troodos Visitor Centre near Troodos Square is open daily 10:00–16:00.

Πριν ξεκινήσετε

• Carry at least 1.5 litres of water per person and a hat; there is little shade on many Cyprus trails from May to October.
• Start early in summer and avoid the hottest hours (12:00–16:00).
• Wear proper walking shoes: paths are often stony and steep in places.
• Οι διαδρομές μπορεί να κλείσουν μετά από πυρκαγιές ή καταιγίδες. Ελέγξτε την επίσημη σελίδα για την τελευταία ενημέρωση.
• Σε περίπτωση έκτακτης ανάγκης, καλέστε στο 112.