Platres

Platres [1] is a village in Limassol district. It is subdivided into Pano (upper) and Kato (Lower) Platres, which fuels healthy local rivalry (the Pano lot consider themselves superior) but for all intents and purposes its is the same village. Perched high up (at an altitude of 1200 metres) on the Troodos Mountains, it is a refuge from the sweltering heat that dominates summer period on the lower parts of the island. In the winter bring thick clothing, plus a couple of skis. Trekking gear is a must.

Travel to Platres - Visa Requirements

By car or powerful motorbike. Taxi would cost a fortune from any of the cities.

Tours and Getting around Platres

On foot within and around the village, but you need a car for anywhere else. A 4x4 helps.

Platres tourist attractions and sightseeing

The pine forests, the unobstructed views.

Platres city tours

Hiking through the Troodos Mountains or vegetate by a pool in the summer. Ski in the winter, (providing there is snow).

Kids can be kept occupied on the numerous arcade parlors dotting the centre of the village.

Platres souvenirs and shopping

Homemade preserves, but don't bother with anything else.

Platres Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Most eateries line the centre of the Pano Platres square. The local tavernas are on par with your average everywhere else on the island. They are excellent value for money. Unless you are desperate don’t even bother trying out any international cuisine restaurants as you will be disappointed. With the exception of course of the Forest Park Hotel, see below.

Farmed trout fish is the local specialty. Kebabs and meze are just as common (and palatable) as everywhere else on the island. Lokoumades and shamishi, are popular (but calorie ridden) deserts. If you are on a diet, chose from a healthy selection of fresh local fruit especially during the summer months.

Platres nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Zivania (potent local version of grappa). At your peril.

Platres cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

• Forest Park Hotel, 62 Spyrou Kyrianou Street, Platres 4820, Limassol district. Tel: +357-25421751, Fax: +357-25421875, Email: forest@cytanet.com.cy, [2] The local jewel in the crown. A 4 star hotel built in 1933 and revamped in 1995. Strangled by its own thick pine forest, you would be forgiven if for a minute you thought you were somewhere in the Swiss Alps. Apart from the expected amenities, the Forest Park Hotel offers conferencing and Banqueting facilities.

• Pendeli Hotel, P.O. Box 59045, 4825 Platres, Tel: +357 25421736, Fax: +357-25421808, Email: info@pendelihotel.com [3]. A family run 3 star hotel. Has its own pool and basic conferencing facilities.

Get out

• Visit mount Olympus
• Trek up the Caledonian Falls, and numerous other free and well laid out nature trails.[4]

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