Explore Kato Platres in Cyprus
Kato Platres in the region of Limassol with its 143 inhabitants is a place in Cyprus - some 36 mi or ( 58 km ) South-West of Nicosia , the country's capital city .
Time in Kato Platres is now 12:53 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Nicosia " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Yerakies, Trakhypedhoula, Phini, Perapedhi, and Paphos. Since you are here already, consider visiting Yerakies . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Kato Platres ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Omodos village and Troodos Mountains, Cyprus - Unravel Travel TV
Omodos is a charming little village in the mountains and while it attracts a lot of holidaymakers, it still retains a character and traditions. Its also a great place to eat, drink and shop. Omodos is ..
Driving in Cyprus
Driving up the Troodos Mountains in Cyprus (Sept 2007) ..
Troodos Cyprus - European Destinations of Excellence - EDEN Project EU - Platres
Platres is In the Heart of Troodos Mountain range in Cyprus. It is located on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains just below the Troodos range Mount Olympus peak (highest peak). ..
Just Friends 'Chris Amadeus Productions'
A song about how big things happen out of nothing... Thanks to: Jim again for his tireless effort and inspiration and being a top mixologist... Akis for all his help and letting us use the stone house ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Trooditissa Monastery
Trooditissa Monastery, (Μοναστήρι Τροοδίτισσας) is situated on the southern slopes of the Troödos Mountains on the island of Cyprus. It is an orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was founded in 990, but the current building dates back to 1731. It is built at an altitude of 1,500m (4566 feet) and the closest village is Plátres.
Located at 34.91 32.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Troodos Mountains
Troodos (Greek: Τρόοδος is the largest mountain range of Cyprus, located in the center of the island. Troodos' highest peak is Mount Olympus at 1,952 meters which also hosts 4 ski slopes. The Troodos mountain range stretches across most of the western side of Cyprus. There are many famous mountain resorts, Byzantine monasteries and churches on mountain peaks, and nestling in its valleys and picturesque mountains are villages clinging to terraced hill slopes.
Located at 34.92 32.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Marathasa Valley
Marathassa Valley is a beautiful and fertile valley in the Troödos Mountains of Cyprus. It takes its name from the plant Marathos, a type of fennel which grows in the area. The area is known for its splendid cherries. The valley is about a 65 km drive from Limassol. It is to the north of Mount Olympus and it extends into the administrative territory of both Nicosia and Limassol district.
Located at 34.92 32.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Omodos
Omodos is a village in the Troödos Mountains of Cyprus. It is also located in the Limassol District of Cyprus and is 80 kilometers from the city of Nicosia. The village produces a lot of wine and holds a wine festival every August. You can visit a 17th Century stone built monastery via a cobblestone path and sample local wine for free at many outlets. You will also find a good mix of restaurants including traditional tavernas and a few modern bars housed in traditional buildings.
Located at 34.85 32.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
RAF Troodos
Royal Air Force Station Troödos, commonly known as RAF Troödos, is a Royal Air Force station in Cyprus. RAF Troödos is a remote Signals Station run by 27 personnel from Golf Section, Joint Service Signal Unit (Cyprus), and also contains Mount Olympus Radar Station. The station is based deep within the Troödos Mountains, approximately 100 miles from Ayios Nikolaos.
Located at 34.94 32.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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