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 best known to be the wine centre of the inland region. A festival is usually celebrated during the month of August and they have a large religious event on the month of September.

In the centre of this village lies the Monastery of the Holy Cross, which contains an alleged fragment of the Holy Rood the cross on which Christ was crucified and brought to Cyprus by St Helen in 327 AD.

The skull of St Philip, the fifth Apostle, is also there and its preserved in a silver casket. Religious, cultural and thrivin. Here you'll find plenty of local crafts like leather bags, belts and clothes, pottery, copperware and lace.

Tourists are generally very familiar with the beaches and the coastal resorts but many are unaware that there is a stunning inland with mountains, pine forests and waterfalls this area is a paradise for nature and outdoor lovers. For the sun worshipper leaving the beaches and the bars isn't easy but you'll be rewarded for your willpower if you drive up into the Troodos Mountains. Despite being a huge fan of beaches, I was most impressed with the inland. This is where you get a taste of the real Cyprus.

Some people of course rather mountains to sea and there are places here like New Helvetia Hotel where you can have a romantic wedding reception and intimate setting.

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