Due to the natural environment, climate and cultural heritage, Troodos is a major attraction for tourists and a great place for many outdoor activities all year round. The climate on the mountains is Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and an average temperature of  28°C/82.4°F and cold and wet winters with an average temperature of  3°C/37.4°F and frequent snowfalls.
During the winter months, soft powder snow covers the highest peaks of the mountain and the slopes in Mount Olympus ski area are open for the ski fans. The ski area has a maximum altitude of 6332 ft/1929 m and offers six different ski slopes, named after the Greek Gods like Hermes, Aphrodite, Hera and Dias, operating from 9:00 to 16:00, seven days a week, when the ski season is on.
The base elevation of the ski resort is located at an altitude of 6069 ft/1849 m, while it has a vertical drop of 262 ft/79.8 m. Organized with lifts, restaurants, schools, gear rentals and snack bars, the ski area is suitable for all ages and skill levels. Winter in Cyprus might not be long, but for those who wish to ski on the most southern slopes of Europe, Mt. Olympus ski area is the ideal destination for winter sports. Accommodation is available in several villages around the area.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region of the South Island, and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Silver Star Mountain is a well-known ski resort situated near Silver Star Provincial Park, in the Shuswap Highland of the Monashee Mountains, 25 km/15 mi northeast of the city of Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. The area has been awarded as one of the Top 10 Wine Spas Worldwide and the best family resort in Canada. So, choose this place to spend quality time with family or friends.
In the regional unit of Imathia, you wil find Kato Seli or Kato Vermio, in an altitude of 1450 m / 4756 ft. It's one of the highest villages in Greece. On the border of this beautiful village, the ski center of Seli is being spotted. It's the first organized ski center in Greece and it has begun operating since 1934. In the same year, the first Panhellenic race of skiing were held in Seli.
The mountain resort of Vall de Nuria is located in the Eastern Pyrenees of the municipality of Queralbs. There is no road leading there, only by train or the old footpath - mule track. Enjoy the spectacular mountain landscape using an unusual transport, the rack railway.
Jiminy Peak is a well-known ski resort in Hancock, Massachusetts, in the Taconic Mountains. This resort invites all those people who want to feel the adventure and enjoy themselves in all fields. So, choose to spend your leisure time in a place, where all your needs are equally covered.
With a three extensive mountainous group, Dolomites di Brenta, Solda and Panarotta mountain chains, Trentino - Alto Adige, in north Italy, is a wide-ranging natural playground for alpine skiing.
Ayia Napa is a resort town, located on the south eastern coast of Cyprus, near Cape Greco. Widely known for its great weather conditions and the numerous sandy beaches with crystal clear sea, as well as the intense nightlife and great food, Ayia Napa is a world wide destination for party goers and water sports fans, attracting a large number of visitors from all over the world every summer.
Polis Chrysochous is a town located on the bay of Polis, on the north west side of the island, close to Paphos and is the ideal getaway for those who wish to combine recreational activities and relaxation. With an amazing coastline and surrounded by mountains and plains, as well as the Akamas nature reserve, famous for the Baths of Aphrodite, Polis is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Cyprus.
Limassol is located on the south coast of the island, on Akrotiri Bay and is the second largest city in Cyprus. As it has one of the biggest ports in the Mediterranean Sea, the city is rapidly evolving into one of the most important maritime, commerce and tourism destination worldwide.
Limassol is located on the South coast of the island, at Akrotiri Bay and it is the second largest city in Cyprus. As it has one of the biggest ports in the Mediterranean Sea, the city is rapidly evolving into one of the most important maritime, commerce and tourism destination worldwide.
Paphos is a wonderful coastal city, located on the southwest side of Cyprus and considered as one of the most important ancient kingdoms of the island. The city is divided in two levels, New Paphos representing the commercial part of the city and Old Paphos, the mythical birth place of goddess Aphrodite, being the main touristic destination, also included in the UNESCO list of cultural and natural treasures of the world's heritage.
Northwest of Xyliatos village, up on Troodos Mountains in the Nicosia district and less than 1000 m / 0.62 mi from the village center, lies a huge circular crater; a remnant of the mine that was once there from 1954 to 1990. The crater is located right where the ore export point used to be. Following an initiative of the local Community Council, the mine has been filled with rainwater. The result is phenomenal. A peculiar lake dominates now the surrounding mountains.
Ayia Napa is a resort town, located on the south eastern coast of Cyprus, near Cape Greco. Widely known for its great weather conditions and the numerous sandy beaches with crystal clear sea, as well as the intense nightlife and great food, Ayia Napa is a world wide destination for party goers and water sports fans, seducing a large number of visitors from all over the world every summer.
Mark the date : April 8, 2017! That’s when the season starts with Dorians Coastal Challenge powered by Hellenic Bank. This is a first ever competition in Cyprus and of the very few taking place globally!
