Prodromos Dam – Stavroulia Trail

What you'll see

• Views over Morphou Bay
• Abandoned chrome mine tunnels
• Dense black pine forest

Αξίζει να σταματήσετε

• Archangelos Michael church, Pedoulas: UNESCO-listed church built and painted in 1474 with funds from the priest Vasilios Chamados; its wooden templon is one of the best preserved of its kind. The Pedoulas Byzantine Museum next door holds icons from the 13th to 20th centuries.
• Kykkos Monastery Museum: Museum of the monastery founded at the end of the 11th century, with relics, manuscripts and icons; open 10:00–18:00 in summer and 10:00–17:00 in winter.
• 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).

Πού να μείνετε κοντά

• Troodos Hotel, Troodos Square: Hotel at Troodos Square with views of the forest and the square, and free parking.
• Elyssia Hotel, Pedoulas: Village-centre hotel in Pedoulas with a restaurant, free parking and balconies over the village.
• Christys Palace Hotel, Pedoulas: Family-run hotel in Pedoulas with village and mountain views.

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.
• This is a demanding route: allow extra time and don't walk it alone if you're not used to mountain paths.
• 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.