One of the most interesting places in Troodos is Kakopetria. It has a medieval street (Old Kakopetria) where most of the houses are now restored. It is on a steep hill, but you can park near the top and walk down the old cobbled street. Go to the Old Mill for lunch. You take the lift up to the 7th floor and have a fantastic view from the veranda.
Nearby is the painted church of Nicholas Tis Stegis which is an ancient painted church.

Lefkara is the village which is famous for its lace and silver ware, but the locals will insist on you coming into their shops. The local men will stop you on the road with the pretext that something is wrong with your car, and then offer to take you to a house to see the lace. Just refuse as it is a hard sell tactic!

Just go off the beaten track into the forests and the mountains, and explore, it is good fun. If you get lost someone will always help!

In Nicosia, take your passports and walk through Ledra street to the Turkish side. It is different and a lot cheaper. You can get an old town guide and map from the Turkish side when you go through and there is a route to follow with all the places of interest. Warning - it is much hotter in Nicosia than on the coat or in the mountains.

Have a great time!

Carol

I love Kakopetria, but would not recommend Lefkara. This is the only place I have ever felt uncomfortable in Cyprus. The hard sell is unbelieveable, and we were actually locked into a shop and threatened which made me and my mum feel absolutely horrible - spoilt our day in the mountains somewhat, and I would never go back to that particular village.

Hello.
Troodos mountain range has many walking trails, most with their unique characteristics. I would suggest to do at least 1 walk (about 6 km). I was recently on the top trail, which was all yellow (full of flowers in bloom). I would also recommend Kykkos monastery museum, the 10 UNESCO World Heritage painted churches, the venetian bridges, maybe a waterfall. Besides the old part of Kakopetria there are loads of small stone built pictureque villages in Troodos.

Hope the above helps.

Enjoy
Phivos

Got to agree re Kykkos also Throni just up the hill from it. Its the resting plae of Archbishop Makarios. The views are stunning.

Kath x