Are there waterfalls in Cyprus. Mountain waterfalls Cyprus

Waterfall Millomeris hides in the Troodos Mountains in Cyprus and is considered the highest waterfall on the island - its height is 15 meters. It is clear that Cyprus is going for the sea and beaches, but if you have already been tired of all from it, you should visit Millomeris Waterfall. We recommend to lovers of nature, mountains and hayking!

Limassol is easy. Since we have not yet got a car, it was decided to go on the bus. From Limassol on weekends there is only one flight to Troodos to the stop you need - this is a bus 64.

Map bus routes In Cyprus:

Bus in Troodos. (We need the town of Troodos, and not just the same mountains) departs at 9:30 from the old hospital in Limassol. Near the stop is central police station and post office, so it's difficult to get lost.

To get to the Millomeris waterfall, you need to go until the stop in panza Panza village (άάνω πλάτρες)Where the path to the waterfall begins. The road from Limassol to Pano Platres takes about an hour, better to warn the driver in advance that you want to get out here, and not on the final. Next bus rides for another 20 minutes before end stopwhich is called - Troodos (we do not need here).

We leave from the bus to Pano Platres (πάνω πλάτρες) - everything is very cute, purely and gently, visible signs to the trail:

We turn on the path to the waterfalls:

Immediately the awesome view of the mountains. It can be seen that someone chose the tops of the Troodos and posed there villages 🙂

We go along the path down, going down to the Kryos Potamos River (κριςς ποταμος). Yes, yes, in Cyprus there are rivers - True, not too big that you will see below 🙂
The name of the river is simple and translated as a "cold river".

Water in the robust and the truth is crystal clear and cold.

The trail leading to the Millomeris waterfall is quite clear, the borders recognizable. The forest is not very thick, everywhere moss and other vegetation:

The singing of birds is heard, smells of pines ... Pouring studé, transparent:

Having passed along the river bed along the bottom, it will be necessary to rise up again, on the hill, overlooking the Troodos:

During the time we spent in Cyprus, we managed to bust up terribly on the normal forest and trees. In Cyprus, vegetation is not too high - only in the mountains you can find our usual forests and pines.

Transfer through this hill and go down to the final part of the route. The trail leads us down, in the thickets of the trees, where the unclear rockness of the waterfall Millomeris is already heard.

The route to the waterfall Millomeris is simple - tourists aged, families with children are on the way. Through every meter 300, there are benches where you can relax and translate the spirit, there are urns for garbage.

And again villas 🙂

Go down to yourself waterfall Millomeris. Getting close!

Seeing the waterfall, Kohl immediately jumped into him through the pebbles.

Water in a cold waterfall! Cameras can be buried to the waterfall or rear barefoot.

The sloths can drive up directly to Millomeris waterfall by car, park and pass 200 meters to the waterfall. Many do it. But it is much more pleasant and more useful to combine visiting a waterfall with a walk by pine forestMoreover, no particular physical form is required for this.
Flora in Troodos:

For the entire route to the waterfall Millomeris, we left a couple of hours: a unhurried walk along the stream, a photo session from a waterfall, a leisurely climb back.
Home, if you arrived by bus, you can not hurry: the only return bus from Platres to Limassol is sent at 15:45.
We rose to the village of Platres, when there were about one o'clock on the clock. Therefore, we walked a little by Platres. Faneromenis Church:

If the church is slightly climbed into the hill, the right will be descent to the Millomeris waterfall, and even higher - the center of Platres. Right in the photo - separation of the police.

Platres is a small and cozy village, pretty tourist: this is not a traditional mountain village, there is everything for a tourist - a few hotels, a tourism office, free toilets, restaurants, taverns. We went to one of them and we dine:

The interior of the tavern:

The police station in Panges in Panges are a bus stop, from which the bus goes to Limassol. From the Troodos bus 64 starts at 15:30.

Tired and satisfied, we waited for the bus and returned to. For the first half of the day we went about 14 km, the lion's share of which was walking through Troodosu 🙂

In the mountains of Troodoza hiding many interesting places:monasteries and waterfalls, abandoned hotels and tiny authentic villages, where the inhabitants weave the finest lace or make silver products:

And the route to another waterfall in Cyprus:

Millomeris's waterfall is formed by the cold river of Cyprus - Krios Potamos, which is translated from Greek as the "Cold River". The crystal clear water of this river will fall down down from a 15-meter height, forming the highest waterfall on the island. Previously, the road to the waterfall was difficult, which had a negative impact on his popularity for many years. However, the approach to the waterfall was recently cleared, massive stones prevented tourists from the paths, and the river bed can now cross the bridge.

There are two versions of the origin of the name Millomeris: on the first name of the waterfall comes from the Greek phrase, meaning a "wet place", on the second waterfall named after the mill, which was once in its surroundings.

In this area, pine trees, cypresses, clasia, immortelle, Cypriot asters and other beautiful plants are growing. From the branch on the branch, different birds flute, such as Osoapki, Tits, Coyki, Drozda and Khokhlah Crows. On the stones, in the rays, the sun is not enough bright lizards, if you are lucky, and you will see chameleon, a squirrel, a hare or even admire the smooth flight of the Royal Eagle.

Description:

The waterfall is placed on two tiers, downstairs - lake for swimming with water of emerald color. There is a tarzanka and ropted swings for beautiful photos. Visitors-extremals jump into the water from the branches of trees or from the top tier of the waterfall, although NO Jumping and No Diving signs are delicately hinting that it is not worth doing so.

In general, the adonis bath is not only a waterfall. This is a whole park with house-Museum, picnic zone on the roof, sun loungers and a small bar.

There is a ten meter statue from afar, Zeus is sitting at the entrance - smaller, but the whole golden. Inside - a number of statues with a sexy bias of onest way or another, some look at the Too Much.

And here are weddings and cosmetic procedures. To all of this waterfall has its own website.

Coordinates:34.871727,32.436146

Mesa Potamos.

What: The smallest waterfall, the height of the cascade - 7 meters.

Where:On the River Mesa Potamos, 200 meters from St. John Monastery.

Description: Mesa Potamos is so small that not everyone recognizes a waterfall in it. Perhaps why he did not even receive a separate name and wears the name of the river on which it is located.

The place around the waterfall is very picturesque. Here is beautiful, the tables are placed right on the shore of the stream. You can walk along the river or walk to the monastery, - in certain hours on the territory and in the temple they let all those wishing.

Coordinates:34.892815,32.90738

Green Valley.

What:Waterfall with refined territory, the entrance is paid - 5 euros.

Where: 27 km. From Limassol, in the vicinity of the village of Trimiklini.

Description: A semi-kilometer descent to the waterfall is equipped with wooden bridges, railings and in some places, shops and garbage baskets are thoughtfully placed everywhere, lavets are placed with names of local plants. Near the chickens, ducks and peacocks are walking. Below can be swimming in a small small lake.

Coordinates:34.85364,32.911865

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Cyprus is a rich country. There is something to show tourists from around the world. It's not just an island where you can lie on sandy beach And swim in the sea. Here you can visit interesting excursions According to the ancient monuments of history, culture and architecture. However, in addition to man-made creations, there are those who created our nature itself. Magnificent views and landscapes are striking with their depth and saturation. One of the most beautiful natural phenomenawhich can be found on the island - these are mountainous waterfalls.

Cyprus's waterfalls are a separate song, whose motifs are spread far beyond the island. Among the scorching summer heat of the waterfalls and the road to them are a wonderful oasis of coolness and recreation. On the island of Aphrodite, in the mountain range of Troodos, the most famous and beautiful waterfall Cyprus - Caledonia.

Many believe that Caledonia is the most high waterfall In Cyprus. It is not so, there are representatives and higher, however, for their beauty, Caledonia is considered the most famous and popular. Every year a tens of thousands of people take place for his foot down the footpath.

Road to waterfall

The trail is really not simple. Its length is about 2 kilometers along the uneven mountain path. The trail is laid by the Cyprus Organization for Tourism and the Forest Department and for the most part is equipped for ease of movement. At the very beginning, there are stone steps, a small bridges were held through the rivers. Before departing, do not forget to put on comfortable sports shoes - jump over the stones and climb into a cool mountain yet.

Despite the fact that the path to the cherished goal takes at least two hours, this road will easily succumb to even unprepared. Thanks to the magnificent views that open on both sides of the road, the difficulties of the road are not even noticed, so they say that in Cyprus it is very easy to walk in the mountains. Around the cliff polished to the mirror glitter, juicy green plants and the sun, gently reselling through the foliage. Amazing silence and crystal clear mountain air create an extraordinary atmosphere of the sacrament of what is happening.

The road to the waterfall walks along the mouth of the Kryos Potamos River, which means the "Cold River". Around the spacious green flank colors are replaced by a thick pine forest, and a small gentle of the hilly with juniper climbs up the rock. Transparent waters Robulls are enveloped by rocks and fall into small ravines. Here you can find age-old pines, oaks, strawberry and alder. Nature untouched by man seems to be banging with all its paints.

Small bushes of barbaris and rosehip are intertwined with signs. On them in English and Latin, the names of the plants and their origin are written. Passing through the forest paths, you suddenly suddenly hear a distant noise of water. This means that the waterfall is close.

Caledonia

Height natural creation It is 13 meters. The waterfall is located 1330 meters above sea level and is formed by the Krios Potamos River. He is guarded by the Cypriot state, exactly as National Park Troodos in which it is located.

There are quite a few legends about the origin of the name of the waterfall. For one of them, the name gave one Scot, who arrived in these edges. He said that the local nature reminds him of his homeland, and as it is known, Scotland was previously called Caledonia. Who was this scot and what his name is - the story has not saved.

How to get to the waterfall

Caledonia is located north of Panza Panres village. The easiest way to get to the waterfall from the Forel farm, which is located in the "Ppil Dendro" area, which means "high tree" translated. By the way, near this farm there is a restaurant in which you can eat tasty. The corporate dish is a freshly detected trout made on the grill.

And if you do not file before expensive, you can collect a small tourist breakfast with you. After you reach the top, you will need to restore forces. Not far from the waterfall has several convenient benches. Here you can relax, admire the sparkling drops of the Caledonian waterfall and eat in advance of the prepared meal.

Millomeris Waterfall is a unique natural attraction of Cyprus. It is the largest of all the waterfalls of the island. Its height is 15 meters, and the name in the exemplary translated means "raw place." Although some sources claim that he is so named due to the mill (Millomeris), which used to be at the waterfall before.

Divine beauty

All travel guides are called Millomeris waterfall one of the most beautiful - it is absolute truth. The purest flow of water with noise is lowered into a small lake, as if hidden in rocks. The terrain around the waterfall is a truly paradise place where Nymphs and the Goddess of Diana rested themselves in ancient times.

You can also sit in the shade of pines and cypresses, admire the thick thickets of ivy, blooming wild astrams and other plants. In addition, many hares, birds, chameleons are inhabited here, whites are jumping on trees, and at a huge height you can often see the silhouette of a soaring mountain eagle.

"Young" landmark

Previously, the approach to the waterfall Millomeris was dangerous and tourists were not here, except for the tireless fans of extreme. But now it is led by a landscaped tourist trail. For particularly hurrying holidaymakers, an entrance by car directly to the waterfall is provided.

But if you want to visit the waterfall not just "for a tick" - go only on foot! For all those who wish to fully enjoy the walk through the mountains, it is best to stay in a small town Pano Platres, located on the top of the Troodos Mountains. Approximately 200 meters from the city there is a pointer to the trail - even with all the desire it will be lost very difficult.

Walk, so walk!

The descent to the foot of the waterfall is very picturesque. The stony trail goes around the edge of the cliff itself, but thanks to the wooden railing there is completely safe. In addition, wide steps are made in particularly steep places. In short, you can safely admire nature and take pictures. For relaxing, convenient benches, which are arranged along the entire trail.

Not distracted by local beauty And going beyond a step, you will reach the waterfall for 20 minutes. If you do not rush, admiring the luxurious views and take pictures in the most likely places, then the descent will take you not more than 45 minutes. The rise of course will be longer, but no less interesting. In addition, returning to Panza Platres, you will greatly rest in the local tavern or cafe.

Quickly and comfort!

Deciding to drive up to a waterfall by car you will spend much less time. True finding a place in the parking lot is often quite difficult. Therefore, it is better to leave the car without reaching it. The experienced holidaymakers and motorists recommend to do it at the "deadlock" sign. In addition, anyway, you still have to walk on foot - on the stairs leading to the waterfall.

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