For nature lovers Cyprus offers a number of exciting nature trails in the unspoiled forest areas. The Lagoudera-Agros Trail, the Agros-Kato Mylos Trail, or the ten Troodos mountain trails: the Artemis Trail, the Atalanti Trail, the Persephone Trail, the Kampos tou Livadiou Trail, the Kalidonia Falls, the Psilo Dendro-Pouziaris, the Millomeris Falls, the Kalopanayiotis-Oikos, the Gerakies, the Doxasi o Theos-Madari Fire Station, or the Teisia tis Madaris are some of the long walks on which you will come across interesting endemic flora and enjoy some spectacular views.

Filokypros the king of Aepia invited Solon the wise lawmaker of Athens, for advice. Amongst others, Solon advised Filokypros that the city f Aepia would be best if transferred from the hills to the coastal plain. Filokypros was convinced and named the new city “Soli” in honour of Solon. Unfortunately this ancient site is now under Turkish occupation.

The beautiful valley of Solea is situated along the main Lefkosia–Troodos road (56km from Lefkosia, 56km from Lemesos via Kato Amiantos). The picturesque mountain villages of Galata and Kakopetria are popular hillside resorts with a range of hotels and restaurants, but they also retain much of their traditional architecture. Both villages are famous for their Byzantine churches. Other charming villages in the area are Evrychou, Flasou and Korakou.

 

It is perhaps the most densely populated and one of the most beautiful rural areas of Cyprus. Its name originates from the Ancient Kingdom of Soli.

Filokypros the king of Aepia invited Solon the wise lawmaker of Athens, for advice. Amongst others, Solon advised Filokypros that the city f Aepia would be best if transferred from the hills to the coastal plain. Filokypros was convinced and named the new city “Soli” in honour of Solon. Unfortunately this ancient site is now under Turkish occupation.