Rest in the village of Platres / Pano Platres

General information, recreation, infrastructure

The village of Platres (Pano Platres) is a small hamlet on the border of the mountainous region of Troodos at an altitude of 1200 meters and 38 kilometers from Limassol (Platres on the map). The center of the region, the village of Troodos, is 10 kilometers away. The village is home to only a few hundred locals, but it is one of the most developed and popular tourist stops in the region.

The village of Platres in winter is one of the most convenient and affordable places for mountain skiing. True, the mountain trails and lifts on the slopes of Mount Olympus are 14 kilometers away from here, and they will have to be overcome each time by rented car or taxi, but in any case it is cheaper than staying in the village of Troodos.

In summer the village turns into a popular ecological Mountain Resort. Due to the altitude of 1200 meters above sea level, the temperature here is about 6 degrees lower than on the coast, which in summer is a real salvation. From the village begins several uncomplicated hiking trails, and in the village itself and on its outskirts there are several beautiful natural attractions. But, of course, you need to understand that Platres is a resort for stopping here for a couple of days, no longer. If you decide to spend your entire vacation here, then be prepared for the fact that there is absolutely nothing to do here.

In the village of Platres there are about 10 accommodation options, there is a private housing for rent. By the standards of the beach resorts of Cyprus, prices here are high, but lower than in the village of Troodos. If you wish, you can find accommodation options even cheaper in one of the smaller and not very popular villages, for which you can use the map in the search for hotels. Just consider one subtlety: there are two villages Kato Platres (lower) and Pano Platres (upper). The most developed is Pano Platres, and it is better to stay in it.

You can find and book hotels, hostels or accommodation in the village of Platres through the following verified sites or the search form from Booking:

• 🛌 Search for hotels in Platres village on Yandex.travel (we recommend the most options)
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• 🛌 Search for hotels in Platres village on Trip.com
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Weather in Platres village and tourist seasons

• Platres Village ski season it takes place in January and February, sometimes delayed until March.
• Summer seasons (hiking season) it begins in March with the descent of snow, but sometimes it can linger until the beginning of April.

Current weather in Platres village and forecast

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Attractions and entertainment in Platres

In winter in Platres the main entertainment is snow sports and entertainment. Lifts and ski slopes are 14 kilometers away on the slopes of Mount Olympos, and they will have to be reached by rented transport or taxi. The cost of ski passes for lifts in Troodos:

• Seasonal – 100 euros.
• Daily-18 euros.
• Half day – 10 euros.

There are several natural attractions in the village and surrounding area within walking distance:

• Platres rope park
• Milia medieval bridge
• Millomeri Waterfall
• Caledonia Waterfall
• Pera Pedi Dam Dam

You can also visit one of the following attractions by car, or go on long-distance one-day hiking tours along ecological routes. All of them can be completed independently, you can learn the information in the Tourist Information Center (Cyprus Tourism Organization office) in the village.

• Car route from Limassol to Troodos
• Top of Mount Olympus
• Troodos Village
• Kakopetria Village
• Laneia Village
• Lofou Village

How to get to the village of Platres

The best way to travel around the Troodos region and visit the village of Platres is to rent a car. There are also excursions to the region from Limassol with a stop in the village. Well, the most budgetary but extremely inconvenient way is a bus. There is only one flight per day from Limassol No. 65. See its schedule and route here - http://en.limassolbuses.com/

Car rental in Cyprus is very affordable, international Driving License are not required, and you can get a car right at the airport. Details all about renting transport in Cyprus here.