When only the old village of Kakopetria existed, Government officials on their way up to the mountain resort of Troodos for the summer stopped in the village. It was a long journey and the cool green village of Kakopetria presented an ideal resting place. So they spent the night in the village in preparation for the second part of their journey up the mountain. It was not until 1900 that a new road was built through Karvounas and Amiandos, by-passing the village.

The equable climate and beautiful surroundings combined the plentiful water and abundant greenery naturally attracted the attention of wealthy families from all over Cyprus, especially those from Nicosia. Inevitably Kakopetria became a summer resort. People began to plan hotels, and the first was built in 1927. The next followed shortly afterwards in 1930. From then on hotels grew up rapidly. During three summer months Kakopetria was full of people seeking the cool of the mountains. As the village grew they built shops, places for eating and drinking and other facilities for the holidaymaker.