Troodos region is located in central Cyprus and extends across most of the south eastern part of the island, covering a large part of Troodos mountain massif, the highest peak of which is 1,952 meters, and covering an area of 829 square kilometers.
The Troodos region is divided into 5 sub-regions (Troodos, Solia, Marathasa, Pitsilia and Limassol vine-growing villages), The five regions comprise a total of about 62 communities, each with its own council.
Troodos region is a sparsely populated region with a population of about 15,000 inhabitant.
Main activities of the population:
- Agriculture (grapes, olives, almonds, walnuts, apples, apricots, pear and other vegetables and fruits).
- Processing of agricultural products and dairy products (wine, zivania, commandaria, olive oil,
cheese, halloumi, anari, kirumiri, lontza, lokanika, busirti, sweets, jams, etc.). - Hospitality industry (hotels, agrotourism, restaurants, bars, cafes, etc.).
- Work outside the region in major cities (Lefkosia and Limassol).
Troodos has been famous since ancient times for its dense forests and rich mines, which provided timber and copper for the construction of ancient ships and weapons that fought in the battles and naval confrontations of the classical era.
In the Byzantine era it became a center for religious art, with monks and laymen building and decorating magnificent churches and monasteries, far from the coastal lowlands that were regularly subject to invasion and piracy.
The region offers an abundance of things to do and see. It is an area of fresh air, winding nature trails and scenic panoramas. Walking or cycling through forests on mountain trails, attending village festivals, experiencing local traditional gastronomy, or discovering cultural treasure of UNESCO World Heritage churches are among the main pursuits.
