The Cyprus summer experiences strength, and the heat on the coast is often simply unbearable. Where to escape after a sip of fresh, cool air? The answer is simple - to the mountains of Troodos. It is there that the famous village of Platres, the royal resort of the island. Platres is located on the picturesque slopes of Troodos. This place has always attracted the sorceresses. The air here is clean, filled with the aroma of needles. The village gives peace and peace. She became known in the British period. Then it was a favorite resort of nobility and bohemia.
Royal rest
They say that the Egyptian king Faru loved to relax here, and the Nobel Prize laureate Yorgos Seferis wrote poetry here. This aristocratic spirit is still alive. It is felt in the architecture of old hotels, hovers in the unhurried atmosphere of the village itself. A walk around the plates is similar to time travel.
Every summer, the village is filled with an enchanting lavender aroma. An annual festival dedicated to this plant is taking place here. This event attracts thousands of guests. In the days of the festival, an incredibly festive atmosphere reigns, tastings, master classes and concerts are held.
Not only lavender
Platres is also interesting on ordinary days. From here, beautiful pedestrian routes begin. For example, the famous Caledonia path. She leads to the highest waterfall of Cyprus. The route to the Millomeris waterfall is also popular. It is considered one of the most picturesque. Walking through the pine forest perfectly refreshes.
Platres is an ideal place for a complete reboot. Come here for a whole day to take a walk, eat suvlaki and breathe in mountain air.
Material and photo was prepared by Ekaterina Andreevakanal in Telegram
