UNESCO World Heritage timber-roofed monastery complex in the Marathasa Valley housing exceptional Byzantine frescoes.
One of the famed painted churches of the Troodos region protected by UNESCO. The complex unites three distinct churches spanning the 11th to 15th centuries beneath a single colossal pitched timber roof.
Its walls showcase extraordinary Byzantine and Italo-Byzantine frescoes. Set opposite the spa village of Kalopanayiotis overlooking the Setrachos river.
Kalopanayiotis village in the Marathasa valley. Paved parking area beside the church.
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Picturesque spa village in Marathasa Valley boasting healing sulfur springs, a Venetian bridge, and UNESCO monastery.
A delight year-round; cozy boutique stays with fireplaces in winter, refreshing river shade in summer.
Oldest dated steep-pitched timber-roof church on Cyprus (1280) featuring 13th-century Crusader-era frescoes.
Open year-round; Moutoullas village is famous for its natural mineral waters and artisan wood carving.
1474 steep-pitched timber-roof UNESCO church painted by local master Minas with vibrant post-Byzantine murals.
Open daily; cherry blossom season in spring transforms Pedoulas into a floral paradise.
11th-century UNESCO World Heritage church 'St. Nicholas of the Roof' with layered Byzantine fresco cycles.
Open Tuesday through Sunday; magical when snow dusts the timber roof in winter.
Restored medieval mountain quarter with overhanging timber balconies, rushing river sounds, and fresh trout tavernas.
Delightful all year. Autumn foliage is lovely, and winter brings cozy roaring fireplaces.
The highest peak in Cyprus (1,952m): winter skiing, centuries-old black pines, and a cool refuge from summer heat.
Year-round magnet: skiing from January to March, breezy hiking trails in midsummer.
