Hike
Caledonia Waterfall Trail
A cool two-hour forest loop tracing the Kryos river through pine and plane trees to a 13-metre waterfall — the island’s best escape from the August heat.
Spring · full flowDirections
All free spots
Centre Cyprus · Troodos Mountains
Artemis Trail · Mt Olympus
Hike · Troodos · 1,952 m
A near-level seven-kilometre loop circling the summit of Mount Olympus through black pine and juniper, with both coasts visible on a clear day. Snow-dusted in winter.
Plan your visit
Visiting Artemis Trail · Mt Olympus
The Artemis Trail loops the upper slopes of Mount Olympus (Chionistra), Cyprus's highest peak at 1,952 m, through black pine and juniper with sweeping views over the Troodos and, on clear days, to the coast.
Getting there
Drive up to the Troodos resort/square and follow the road toward the summit; the circular trail is signed off the Olympus road.
Parking
Parking at the trailhead off the summit road.
Best time to go
May–October for clear walking; winter brings snow and even a small ski run.
More around Troodos Mountains
Waterfall
Millomeris Waterfall
At 15 metres, the tallest natural waterfall in Cyprus, plunging over a black rock face into a mossy plunge pool. A short cobbled path drops to the base.
Spring · after rainDirections
Heritage
Kelefos Venetian Bridge
A graceful single-arch medieval packhorse bridge on the old camel route through the cedar forest, spanning the Diarizos river in perfect stone silence.
Year-roundDirections