Mount Olympus (Troodos)
Όλυμπος / Χιονίστρα
Cyprus's highest peak at 1,952 m. Pine-forest trails circle the summit, the island's only ski resort operates in winter, and it is a popular summer retreat.
Mount Olympus, also called Chionistra, rises to 1,952 m. The summit has a radar station and cannot be climbed, but the Artemis Trail, about 7 km long, circles the peak. It passes through black pine forest with views over the island. In winter, this is the only ski resort in Cyprus. Troodos Square has a visitor centre, restaurants, and souvenir shops, and it is the starting point for the trails. It is about 1 hour by car from Limassol, and the mountain roads have many bends.
Opening hours
All day; winter depends on snow conditions
Nearby sights
- Caledonia Waterfalls
- Platres
- Millomeris Waterfall
- Omodos
- Lania
- Panagia tou Araka
- Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates
- Kolossi Castle