The cities have long been decorated, homes and neighborhoods have put on their festive outfits too, but the decoration that really stands out without a doubt is the white spectacle on Troodos. With just a few intervals of sunshine, the past few days maintained a winter scenery and the mountains saw some snow falling several times, after the first white day of the winter.

The white carpet both in the square and in the Troodos peak continues to be an invitation for games and romantic walks in the nature. Forecasts for the coming days predict that winter is here to stay. The forest of Troodos and Limassol district villages are found at their best this time of the year. Exploration in the rare, winter beauty of nature behind the "curtains" of fog, morning walks in the fresh, cold air, hot beverages by the fireplace and well-made meals in traditional taverns with wood ovens. How could you stand it if you missed a trip like this?

Some have already prepared their baggage to leave for a weekend in nature with the Silvio Rusmigo Photography Workshop. Others are getting ready to party in an inconceivable 3-day party at a hotel basement in Platres. It is up to you to either follow their example or to plan your own schedule, according to your taste by choosing among the picturesque villages and mountain accommodation that can be found in abundance in Troodos.

If you want a taste of tradition and history, this is a good opportunity for you check out here for museums such as the Zivania on, the folklore museum, the museum of Rural Folk Life and Natural History, and the museum some of the Holy Cross. If you want seasonal flavors and aromas of the area, the wine villages and their wineries, which can be found here, provide the solution.

In any case remember to pack some warm clothes, because the temperature will stay around single digit numbers!

Photos:
Romos Kotsonis
Manos Botrini

 

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