Cyprus is a wonderful island of contrasts. You can ski in the morning and then tan yourself by the pool or on the beach in the afternoon. The white snows on Mount Olympus are a fabulous way of spending a winter morning in the Ski Cyprus arena.
Snow falls in the Troodos Mountains from mid-December through to the end of March courtesy of the infrequent winter storms that pass over the island. At an altitude of above 4500ft the snow accumulates, especially on north facing slopes. Mount Olympus (altitude 6402ft) has a cap of snow on it for three or four months of the year, and is where the Troodos Skiing Resort is based.
There are two hotels in the Troodos Square area, both of which are about 2Km away from the ski resort. In addition, there are many more hotels in the surrounding villages. Most of these hotels are concentrated in the village of Platres, on the road from Limassol to Troodos, or in the village of Kakopetria, on the road from Nicosia to Troodos. Both villages are about 20 minutes away from the ski resort in good driving conditions.
The best time to go skiing in Cyprus are in February and March. Normally there is sufficient powdery snow depth in the mountains by this time. By the end of March the stronger sunshine has started to transform the powder to corn snow, signaling the end of the ski season.
| Ski and board clothing |  |
|---|---|
| Ski Jacket & Legs or Ski Suit | |
| Midlayer thermal-fleeces – Roll or Zip neck tops – (we suggest 3) | |
| Thermal Underwear | |
| Ski Gloves – ESSENTIAL! | |
| Ski Socks | |
| Ski Hat | |
| Suncream /Lipbalm | |
| Goggles and Sunglasses (a spec retainer is also very useful) | |
| Snow Boots | |
| Ski Clip (holds skis together and useful to identify hire skis with a unique mark) | |
| Ski Pass Holder | |
| Bum Bag or Small Rucksack | |
| Helmet (especially for children) | |
| Necker – not essential but so useful extra for warmth | |
| Ski equipment, skis, poles, board, boots unless hiring |
