Troodos mountains · Amiantos
Troodos Geopark Visitor Centre
Rocks, minerals and models that explain how the Troodos mountains rose from the ocean floor, in a restored school on the old asbestos mine.
Kids 5–11 · Teens 12+
Visit Cyprus lists adults €3, children 6–18 €2, under-6s free.
Museums, Nature
All year.
Usually Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–16:00; closed Mondays and public holidays. Check before you go.
1 hour
Indoor & outdoor
Former Amiantos asbestos mine, next to the Troodos Botanical Garden
Car or tour
About Troodos Geopark Visitor Centre
The Troodos Geopark is a UNESCO Global Geopark. Its visitor centre, in the restored elementary school of the old Amiantos mine, shows rocks and minerals from across the mountain range, models of fossil and mining sites, a copper furnace and a screening room.
Outside, a garden is laid out with rocks from the whole Troodos sequence. The centre has run summer events for young explorers.
What kids love, facilities and tips
What kids love
- Touching real rocks and minerals
- The mine models
- The rock garden
Facilities
- Exhibition
- Screening room
- Rock garden
- Parking
Tips for parents
- Combine with the free Troodos Botanical Garden next door.
- Bring a magnifying glass.
Getting there
Car or tour
The centre is on the Troodos–Karvounas road near Amiantos. A car is needed.
Directions to Troodos Geopark Visitor Centre (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Taxi or car
For farm parks, waterparks out of town and mountain trips, a taxi or hire car is usually quicker with children and car seats.
More for kids in Troodos mountains
Keep exploring
Troodos Geopark Visitor Centre with kids: questions
Is Troodos Geopark Visitor Centre free?
No. Visit Cyprus lists adults €3, children 6–18 €2, under-6s free.
What ages is Troodos Geopark Visitor Centre good for?
It suits kids (5–11), teens (12+). Plan on 1 hour for a visit.
How do you get to Troodos Geopark Visitor Centre?
The centre is on the Troodos–Karvounas road near Amiantos. A car is needed.
Sources
Information checked on 2026-10-09. Prices, hours and seasons change, so confirm with the venue before you go.
Visit Cyprus: Activities for families ↗Troodos Geopark (mytroodos.com) ↗