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Troodos Square
Troodos Square is a high-altitude base for hiking and winter sports, not a destination in itself: one night is enough if you have a car, or a day-trip from Limassol or Nicosia.
Troodos Square is a small cluster of shops and lodges at 1,707 m on the main Troodos road. It serves as a hub for the island's best mountain walks, a handful of painted churches, and Cyprus's only ski area. Most travellers use it as a base for two or three nights in the Troodos region, staying in one of the nearby villages like Platres or Agros, and passing through the square for supplies or a meal.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct for hiking; Dec–Mar for snow sports
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded on weekends, but still cool)
- Airports
- LCA · PFO
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 3
- Cyprus ↗Cyprus is in the EU but not in the Schengen area: a Schengen visa is not valid; check the entry rules for your nationality.
- Cyprus ↗Crossing the Green Line: carry your passport, cross only at the official points, and do not photograph the buffer zone or soldiers. Check that your hire-car insurance covers the north.
- Cyprus ↗Traffic drives on the left; hire-car roundabouts and junctions take practice.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Troodos Square112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Troodos Square, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?The euro (EUR) is used in the south; the north uses the Turkish lira, though euros are often taken.Cyprus-wide
- SIM or eSIMIn the south, Cyta, Epic and Primetel sell prepaid SIMs with passport ID; EU roam-like-at-home applies to EU SIMs.Cyprus-wide
- Tap waterTap water in towns is treated and generally safe, but much of it is desalinated and many residents drink bottled water; mountain villages vary — ask.Cyprus-wide
- TippingcheckTavern or restaurant: About 10% if no service charge; check the bill first.Cyprus-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 240 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Cyprus-wide
- SafetyTroodos Square is safe.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets everywhere; in older buildings and villages paper goes in the bin, not the bowl.Cyprus-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency number (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and all day Sunday outside resorts; in summer…Cyprus-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLCA Larnaca International Airport (About 1 h 45 min drive via A1 and B8; 4x4 recommended in winter.).
- Getting aroundA car is essential for reaching the square and exploring the area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- BeerBeer (bottle)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Limassol to Troodos Squarecheck€60–80 (≈ US$70–95)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LCA Larnaca International Airport (About 1 h 45 min drive via A1 and B8; 4x4 recommended in winter.) · PFO Paphos International Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive via A6 and B8; 4x4 recommended in winter.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Best
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Sep–Oct, Dec–Jun. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Troodos Square: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is essential for reaching the square and exploring the area. In winter, a 4x4 or snow chains are mandatory during heavy snowfall. On foot, you can walk to nearby trails and the ski lift. Bus line 408 runs from Nicosia and Limassol to the square, but services are limited (check the schedule).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 15 min
Drive 10 km (6.2 mi) downhill (15 min)Drive 6.2 mi (10 km) downhill (15 min)
Larger village with more dining and accommodation options.
Door to door: About 30 min
Drive 20 km (12 mi) east (30 min)Drive 12 mi (20 km) east (30 min)
Traditional village known for rose water and soutzouko.
Omodos
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Drive 25 km (16 mi) south (35 min)Drive 16 mi (25 km) south (35 min)
Wine village with a monastery and cobbled streets.
Door to door: About 50 min
Drive 45 km (28 mi) south (50 min)Drive 28 mi (45 km) south (50 min)
Coastal city with Kourion, Kolossi and a seafront.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Troodos Square itself
A handful of hotels and guesthouses right at the square; convenient but limited choice.
Platres
A larger village 10 km (6.2 mi) downhill with more restaurants and accommodation; 15 min drive.A larger village 6.2 mi (10 km) downhill with more restaurants and accommodation; 15 min drive.
Agros
A traditional village 20 km (12 mi) east, known for its rose products and tavernas; 30 min drive.A traditional village 12 mi (20 km) east, known for its rose products and tavernas; 30 min drive.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €40–70 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a hotel1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Car hire per day (small car)1 × €35 · check | €35 |
| Ski lift pass (day)2 × €25 · check | €50 |
| eSIM for a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €37 |
| Trip total≈ €201 per person per day, bed included | €402≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Meal at a taverna | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Beer (bottle) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Soutzouko (local sweet) | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) |
| Taxi from Limassol to Troodos Squarecheck | €60–80 (≈ US$70–95) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- In winter, a 4x4 or snow chains are required when snow is heavy; check road conditions before driving.
- The square itself is small: don't expect a town. Most services are in the surrounding villages.
- Ski facilities are basic and only operate when there is enough snow; check conditions in advance.
- Bus services are infrequent; plan your trip around the limited timetable.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- European emergency number
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
- European emergency number112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Nicosia. The US Embassy is in Nicosia; the UK High Commission is in Nicosia. Check your country's consular services before travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Nicosia → Troodos Square: about €5–8 (≈ US$6–10), 1 h 50 min (check)
- Taxi Limassol → Troodos Square: €60–80 (≈ US$70–95) (check)
- Car hire per day (small car): about €35 (≈ US$45) (check)
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello (yia sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (efharisto)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much is it? (poso kani)
- Μπορώ να πληρώσω με κάρτα; — Can I pay by card? (boro na pliroso me karta)
- Πού είναι η τουαλέτα; — Where is the toilet? (pou ine i tualeta)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Troodos Square. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct for hiking; Dec–Mar for snow sports · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded on weekends, but still cool) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the main hiking trails with difficulty and duration.
- Ski centre page with lift pass prices and equipment rental.
- Painted churches page with opening hours and entry fees.
- Bus schedule page with real-time updates.
Sources
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