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Village in Limassol, Cyprus
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Platres is a village in Limassol district. Perched high up (at an altitude of 1200 metres) on the Troodos Mountains, it is a refuge from the sweltering heat that dominates summer period on the lower parts of the island. In the winter bring thick clothing, plus a couple of skis. Trekking gear is a must.
Platres 4820, Limassol district., The local jewel in the crown. A 4 star hotel built in 1933 and revamped in 1995. Strangled by its own thick pine forest, you would be forgiven if for a minute you thought you were somewhere in the Swiss Alps. Apart from the expected amenities, the Forest Park Hotel offers conferencing and Banqueting facilities.
P.O. Box 59045, 4825 Platres. A family run 3 star hotel. Has its own pool and basic conferencing facilities.
Small family run hotel, over 100 years old. Only 10 rooms.
A 3 star family-owned hotel, operating since 1929. WiFi access throughout. Renovated in 2005.
Two star hotel, opened in 1976. Has 22 rooms all with balcony and satellite TV.
Cozy family run hotel, established in the 1950s and completely renovated summer 2009.
By car or powerful motorbike. Taxi would cost a fortune from any of the cities. Rural bus services do exist (from Nicosia and Limassol) but service although cheap, is often unreliable.
Read in the guideOn foot within and around the village, but you need a car for anywhere else. A 4x4 helps.
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