🌿 Hidden Highlands: A Journey Through Cyprus’s Timeless Villages
🗺️ Unspoilt Village Tour & Mountain Flavors
Route: Agros → Kyperounta → Kakopetria → Platres → Omodos → Home
🚗 Start: Agros Village (1100m altitude)
Visit the renowned rose products factory — sample rose liqueur and schnaps.
Stop at a local’s home for homemade grape and fruit candies plus traditional sugar preserves.
🌲 Solea Valley & Saint Nicolas Chapel
Drive through lush forests to visit the UNESCO-listed Byzantine chapel of Saint Nicolas (11th century), famous for its exquisite wall paintings.
🌊 Kakopetria Old Village
Stroll along the riverside, soaking in charming architecture and nature.
Enjoy a light lunch or brunch featuring local produce at a cozy village café.
🐟 Platres Mountain Resort
Visit the local fish farm and try freshly caught trout or simply enjoy the fresh mountain air.
🍇 Omodos Village
Wander through vineyards and explore the village’s historic streets.
Visit a local winery for wine tasting and/or savor a traditional Greek coffee.
Requirements/Notes
Route: Agros → Kyperounta → Kakopetria → Platres → Omodos → Home
Ideal For: Lovers of rural culture, scenic drives, local gastronomy, history enthusiasts
Bring Along: Comfortable walking shoes, camera, light jacket, appetite for adventure and local treats
Experience Level: Easy — scenic drives with gentle walking and village exploring
Why You’ll Love It: Authentic rural encounters, delicious local flavors, rich history, and breathtaking mountain landscapes all in one day.