Houses are often made of uncut hard stone called sieropetres, the spaces filled in with smaller stones and gravel, accenting the attractive textures and colors. The roofs of the hill dwellings are usually sloped and covered in red tiles, giving them a wonderfully rustic aspect when viewed from afar. Heading north from the east side of Limassol, Kalokhorio has the striking Church of Ayios Yeoryios, a rustic gem containing interesting murals. Zoopiyi farther north is noted for its mellow, nutty-flavored Commandaria dessert wine, which can be sampled and purchased in local shops. Agros, situated more than 1,000 meters above sea level and laid out in a semicircle over terraces, is the main village of Pitsilia and the location of the best hotel in the region, the Rodon.
Roses grow in the area, and their petals are distilled into rose water in the springtime.
Kyperounda is noted for the murals in the Stavros Church. They were painted by Philippos Goul in 1466, and are considered to be some of the finest on the island. Beyond Kyperounda, the temperature drops rapidly and the vegetation becomes more alpine. The road winds tortuously towards Kato and Pano Amaniados. Troodos, at an altitude of 1,725 meters above sea level, is the highest inhabited area in Cyprus and is popular for winter sports and as a destination for a variety of summer activities.