Caledonia Waterfall in Pano Platres

Cyprus is considered a blessed land. There numerous natural beauty location that one with appetite and will can discover. A location of unparalleled beauty like this it’s the Caledonia waterfalls.

The waterfall is in the territory of the community of Pano Platres, into the heart of Troodos National Palk and in the riverbed of Kryo Nero (Cold Water) river which is one of the few rivers of Cyprus that have steady water flow throughout the year. It is the tallest waterfall of Cyprus with a vertical height of 13 meters.

Access to the waterfall is only by foot. To get there starting from the Troodos square and follow a downhill route through the old street of Platres – Troodos and reach the point where the river passes by. From there on follow the nature trail that is parallel to the river. The trail itself offers a variety of vegetation mostly of pine trees, plane trees and ivies. In parts of the river with ponds one can see trouts. The plashing of water along with the birds singing and the trees rustle create a majestic experience for the visitor.

After about an hour of descending you are at your destination, the Caledonia Waterfall. Splendid scenery for your senses. At the location there are benches where you can sit and enjoy the scenery. The trail continues for about another half hour, alongside the river with continuous intersections and it ends at a location called Psilo Dentro (Tall Tree), which is slightly above Platres. This location is a second starting point for the Caledonia Waterfall, for the ones who prefer ascending the mountain.

The best time to visit the area is in Spring or Fall.