Kyperounda — An Emerging Tourist Destination in the Heart of Pitsilia
The village of Kyperounda is built on the foothills of the Madari mountain range, nestled in a beautiful valley. It lies at an altitude ranging from 1,250 to 1,350 meters and is ranked as the third highest village in Cyprus, after Prodromos and Chandria.
Kyperounda belongs to the geographical region of Pitsilia and is located 45 km from Limassol and 75 km from Nicosia. It is the largest mountain village in Cyprus, with a population of around 1,500 residents.
The village got its name from the plant Cyperus, which grows abundantly in the area. The unique climate of the community led the colonial government in the 1930s to establish the Kyperounda Sanatorium, where patients with respiratory or chest diseases were treated. This sanatorium later evolved into today’s Troodos Regional Hospital.
Several main tributaries of the Kouris River flow through Kyperounda, shaping the terrain into deep valleys. This has created a lush green landscape with striking variations in vegetation. Pine forests and wild flora alternate with vineyards and cultivated orchards filled with fruit trees.
The enchanting scenery surrounding the village, its rich cultural monuments and traditions, along with its strategic location — right at the heart of the Troodos mountain resorts and just 10 minutes from Troodos Square — make Kyperounda a unique year-round tourist destination.
Origin of the Name
According to the most prevalent tradition, Kyperounda took its name from a wild plant called Cyperus, which blooms at the end of spring, giving the area’s natural landscape a distinct purple hue. The Cyperus, also known as “black hay,” was once the main food for animals during the winter and grew abundantly in the region.
