In April and May the mountains come into bloom and April and October see a profusion of migratory birds passing through. At all times of the year the locals extend a warm and friendly welcome.

We start our tour at Pedoulas Village, high in the Troodos Mountains. On day 2 you make a circular walk from Pedoulas via Moutoulas and its 13th century church, enjoying wonderful scenery and some spectacular views. You continue from Pedoulas through the delightful Platy Valley to the village of Milikouri. Your next day’s walk starts after the Monastery of Kykko, mostly via the pine forest with a section through Cedar Valley and onto Stavros tis Psokas forestry station.This entire area is the habitat of Moufflon, a horned sheep unique to Cyprus. You descend from the Troodos through the beautiful, narrow valley of Stavros, and then via Simou village on to the pretty little village of Kato Akourdaleia. The walk now continues through a gentler landscape of vine-yards and citrus groves passing the tiny 16th century Byzantine church of Ayia Paraskevi, and onto the pleasant village of Drouseia. From Drouseia you descend to the west coast on the way to the small fishing harbour of Agios Georgios tis Pegeias, with the option of going up to the entrance of Avagas gorge on the way.

On the 11 day tour you stay 3 nights at Chrysochou Bay on the northern side of the Akamas Peninsula. The Akamas affords a variety of scenery and breathtaking views. You can visit the well known beauty spot the ‘Baths of Aphrodite’. Another walk takes you via the wooded Smiyies area and the peak of Mouti tis Sotiras for spectacular views of the Akamas Peninsula.

The Hill Resorts
Platres, at a height of 3,700 feet, is the principal mountain resort in the Troodos mountains.

Places of Interest in the Hill Resorts:
The Monastery of Mesapotamos.
Kykko Monastery, with its icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary painted by St. Luke.

Throni tis Panayias, the tomb of the late Archbishop Makarios.

Prodromos at 4,600 ft. the highest village in Cyprus.

Pedhoulas at 3,600 ft. the principal village of the Marathasa valley; main cherry growing area. The ancient church of Archangel Michael is also located here.

Moutoullas at 2,500 ft. , has spring with the best water in Cyprus which is available in bottled form and is exported. The impressive chapel of the Virgin Mary, built in 1279, is located here.

Kalapanayiotis at 2,500ft. best known for its sulphur springs and their beneficial effects on digestive disorders, skin and rheumatic conditions.

Kakopetria at 2,200ft. a picturesque village on the north east slopes of the Troodos mountains at the head of the fertile Solea valley where much fruit is produced.

Agros at 1,010 meters, centre of the Pitsilia region. Famous for its rosewater and quality fruit.