Location: POLYSTYPOS Polystypos is one the five highest villages and one of the most beautiful of Cyprus at an altitude of 1.200 meters above the sea level. Polystypos was named because of the many vine trees planted around the village (stypes). It is an ancient village with various other names but around the 12th century the name Polystypos is found in various writtings. Apart from vine trees a variety of other trees as hazel nut, wallnut and other fruit trees are cultivated. The village houses are build in a traditional architecture. The visitors can explore the whole Pisilia area with visits to ancient monasteries and churches seeing real Cyprus village life, exploring the interesting nature trails, tasting also the traditional Cyprus dishes. MOUNTAIN RESORTS For those think of Cyprus in terms of a coastal holiday, the Troodos Mountain Range comes as a great surprise. Known as the great Wonder of Cyprus, Troodos consists of a series of peaks that start at villages of Panagia and Pomos, in the Pafos district in the west, and strecth all the way to Stravrovouni, near larnaka, in the East. This enormous area of outstanding natural beauty is fabulously rich in both flora and fauna, and also the beautiful Forest of Lemesos. There's also plenty to see and do in the Troodos, and, indeed, nine Byzantine churches in the mountains are included in the official UNESCO World heritage list. These are: Stavros tou Agiasmati, Panagia tou Araka, Timiou Stavrou at Pelendri, Agois Nikolaos tis Stegis, Panagia Podithou, Panagia tis Asinou, Agois Ioannis Lampbadistis, Panagia tou Moutoulla and Archangelos Michail at Pedoulas. TROODOS Troodos National Forest Park is at the centre of the island and covers an area of 9337 hectares. The highest point is Chionistra of Olympos (1952m) and the lowest is Moni Forest (700m). the area is magical and suitable for a variety of activities such as hiking, skiing, mountain cycling, nature study and picnics. Many take picnics to eat near cooling waterfalls or at special dedicated sites; and everyone enjoys strolling through villages of immeasurable charm, observing the unhurried pace of Cypriot countr life. All the villagers are friendly and hospitable, and each area has a special corp, craft or product for which it is known - fruits such as cherries, apples or peaches, sweet specialities like soujouko and palouze, wines, zivania, rosewater, pottery...the list is endless.