In the high seasons the Troodos Mountains make a lovely place to escape the very intense heat. With the heat beating down on the forests, it releases the wonderful scents of the eucalyptus and pine trees. There are many nature walks in the forests on Troodos, the Persephone Trail measuring 3km and the Atalanta Trail measuring 9km. 

All over the mountains are Forest Stations; these generally have information boards, picnic areas and even barbecues. You will also find that some have guest houses as well. 

Troodos village itself mostly consists of gift shops and taverns; there is also many car parks for you to park your car while you go and explore the mountains on foot. 

Not many places will you find that you can sunbathe down on the beach, then take a short drive up the mountains and go skiing. Well on Troodos you can, on the slopes of Mount Olympus. If it is a good year you might find enough snow to do some skiing between December through to April. But you will have a greater chance of finding enough snow if you visit between January through to March. Although you will not be guaranteed to find snow up there it can sometimes reach a depth of up to 3m in Troodos. 

There are a few facilities for the skiing in Troodos, such as lifts; 4 in all, equipment hire and refreshments. But they are fairly limited. 

If you need a helping hand in learning to ski in Troodos, you will find instructors to give you some guidance. There are slopes for all form beginners to intermediate in Troodos. 

In February an international skiing competition comes to Mount Olympus in Troodos, with competitors coming from many different countries to take part. Whether it is the skiing that attracts you to theses picturesque mountains or the breath taking views, this is the perfect place to take an alpine break - Troodos.