Chantara Waterfall, Foini · Platres — Free Waterfall in Cyprus

Chantara WaterfallA graceful twin-drop fall on the Kryos river, reached by a short forest path past plane trees — quieter than nearby Caledonia and beautiful when the river runs full.Type: Waterfall · Area: Foini · Platres, Troodos Mountains · Best time: Spring · Entry: FreeVisiting Chantara WaterfallChantara (Hantara) is a graceful Troodos waterfall on the Diarizos headwaters near Foini, dropping over a mossy rock face into a clear pool in deep forest.Getting thereReached by forest road from Foini/Platres; the final approach is a short walk.ParkingInformal parking near the trailhead.Best time to goSpring, when snowmelt and rain give the fall its fullest flow.Local tips

Combine with Foini village, known for pottery and 'loukoumia'.

Forest roads are unpaved — drive slowly and avoid them after storms.

Bring water and sturdy shoes; there are no facilities on site.

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