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Mallorca
Menorca
Cyprus
Mallorca: The
geography of Mallorca is extremely varied with majestic mountains, intense
terracing for olives, eagle's eye views from mountain summits, green and silent
valleys, cultivated plains with fields of artichokes and lemons amongst
orchards of twisted olive and almond trees. Many parts of the island remain
untouched by modern civilisation and you are invited to come and experience the
tranquillity and inspiration of this most beautiful island which promises a
variety of contrasting landscapes. We guarantee you will never forget the
superb views or the experience of discovering just how beautiful Mallorca is.
Walks are tailor made for both the less energetic and expert alike. The walking
adventures range from easy walks for beginners and the less agile, through to
intermediate rambles, mountain walks and longer hikes and scrambles up to
mountain summits for the more intrepid and advanced. Our guides, Val and Robin
are experts and true professionals with island knowledge that is second to
none, thus your walks will not be limited to roads, paths and tracks like other
holiday companies!
Please contact the guides direct for availability and suitability.
Choose amongst the most exquisite hotels,
apartments and villas in
Mallorca.
The Guides:
Val Crespi Green
Tel: 0034 971 144055
email: valcrespigreen@hotmail.com
mobile: 0034 608 333605
Robin Musters
Tel: 0034 971 675643
email: rmusters@ocea.es
mobile: n/a
Where and what?
Your choice! Please discuss with the guides.
Prices:
Approx
€ 70 -
€
120 per group, minimum 2 persons, maximum 10 (plus
expenses if guests are taxied) - confirm with guide before booking
Payment:
Locally in currency of guide's choice
Maximum group size:
Discuss with guide
Degree of difficulty:
Please state your level i.e. novice, intermediate or expert
Getting to the start of a walk:
Clients with no transport - a nominal figure for petrol to be agreed with the
guide for your collection and drop off (subject to location of resort). (Click
for resort transfers
to/from airport).
Clients with transport - meet the guide at the start of the walk. (Click
for car hire prices)
Notes:
Some walks are weather dependent and guides will decide which walks are the
most suitable.
Please supply your own lunches.
FLIGHTS: We can quote from your local airport anywhere in the UK,
subject to availability.
INSURANCE: A special policy has been arranged on your behalf including
cover for our walking excursions. If preferred you can choose an annual policy,
details available on application.
ACCOMMODATION: A
large choice of quality hostels, apartments and houses in the very best walking
areas. Remember, our sales team know our properties and can answer any queries!
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Menorca: From
Talaiots to Tortoises....
Walking in Menorca is a real treat, and can
easily be combined with interests in
Archaeology, prehistoric monuments and wildlife
including bird watching and even wild Tortoises!
Some people say that Menorca is like Southern
England (but with sun!), and most walks are
suitable for beginners and the more experienced
alike. The relatively flat geography makes for
easy walking unlike the relief of Mallorca, and
there is huge amount of variation in plant life,
birds and flowers many of which are indigenous
to the Balearics or Minorca.
Look out for the seemingly never ending dry
stone walls criss-crossing the fields and the
mysterious "Talaiots" and burial mounds dating
back three thousand years. Take lunch in one of
the islands renowned Gastronomy centres, El
Mercadal before walking up the islands largest
hill, Monte Toro (358m), to the 16th century
monastery right at the very top or do the
"Coastal Discovery" route linking Punta Prima
with Alcaufar and S"Algar. Whichever you choose,
the island is sure to impress.
FLIGHTS: We can quote from your local airport anywhere in the UK,
subject to availability.
INSURANCE: A special policy has been arranged on your behalf including
cover for our walking excursions. If preferred you can choose an annual policy,
details available on application.
ACCOMMODATION: A
large choice of quality hostels, apartments and houses in the very best walking
areas. Remember, our sales team know our properties and can answer any queries!
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Menorca holidays?
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our collection of Menorca villas.
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Cyprus:
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Walking
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Troodos
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Akamas
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Kyparissia
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Pitsylia
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Athalassa
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Machairas
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Kavo Greco
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Stavros tis
Psokas
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Adventure
activity contacts
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Cycling
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Horseriding
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Walking - Discover the
real Cyprus
Walking is the obvious way to see Cyprus at
grass roots level. Numerous trails exist across
the island with varying degrees of difficulty
from gentle strolls to mountain scrambles for
the more intrepid. Troodos as the greatest
concentration of walk followed by the Akamas
with others to the south east and centre of the
island. Together, around 50 sign posted paths or
trails exist over the island covering a total
distance of 200km. If you have not come equipped
with maps, a visit to the Tourist Information
Office (see section 2) will provide you with
details or here are some suggested routes and
itineraries.
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subject to availability.
INSURANCE: A special policy has been arranged on your behalf including
cover for our walking excursions. If preferred you can choose an annual policy,
details available on application.
ACCOMMODATION: A
large choice of quality hostels, apartments and houses in the very best walking
areas. Remember, our sales team know our properties and can answer any queries!
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Troodos National Forest
Park is at the centre of the island and covers
an area of 9337 hectares. The highest point is
Chionistra or Olympos (1952 m) and the lowest is
Moni forest (700m). The area is magical and
suitable for a variety of activities such as
hiking, skiing, mountain cycling, nature study
and picnics. Over 770 plant species have managed
to survive, making Troodos NFP the richest
botanical garden of Cyprus. The area's geology
is of world-wide importance. The world's
best-preserved philological complex is studied
by scientists with a view to achieving an
understanding of haw the ocean's crust was
created 90 million years ago at the bottom of a
vast ocean known to geologists as the "sea of
Tethys". Along the trails, one can see samples
of plutonic rock, which were created by the
crystallization of magma, which took place
2000-6000 m, under the bottom of the ocean. In
the area 10 trails exist covering a total lenght
of 50 kms.
1. Artimis Trail
Starting point: 300 m from the junction between
the Chionistra rood and the Troodos Prodromos
road at an altitude of 1850m
Length: 7 kms Time: 21/2 hours
Points of Interest: The Pinus Nigra forest, rare
species of flora and rocks of the area. Of
historic interest are the ruins of rough
fortifications built during the final yea- of
the Venetian occupation of Cyprus (1571 AD) by a
group of Venetian generals who decided to put up
a defence against the Ottomans at that point. It
ends at a point on the Atalanti trail.
2. Atalanti Trail (Circular)
Starting Point: Troodos Square
Length: 12 kms Time: 5 hours
Points of Interest: The trail goes around
Chionistra at an altitude of 1700-1750 m.,
passing through dense thickets of Pinus Nigra
and Troodos Juniper Phoenicia. One of the
largest Junipers, which are 800 years old, can
be found in the area. There is an outstanding
view of the entire island. Of particular
interest is the entrance to a disused chromium
mine, which ceased its operations in 1982. At 3
kms from the Troodos Square is a spring with
drinking water.
3. Persephone Trail
Starting point: 150 m South of Troodos Square.
Walkers must either return to the starting point
or be picked up at the point where the trail
crosses the forest road.
Length: 3 kms
Time: 1 hour to return to starting point
Points of Interest: Rich vegetation and a
breathtaking view from Makria Kontarka.
4. Kampos tou Livadiou (Circular)
Starting point: The forest rood leading to the "Kampos
tou Livadiou" picnic site 3 kms from Troodos
square and 9 kms from Karvounas.
Length: 3 kms
Time: 11/2 hours
Points of Interest: A significant number of
centuries-old Pinus Nigra. The trail is linked
to "Kampos tou Livadiou" picnic site.
5. Kalidonia
Starting point: About 700m from the road between
Troodos and Platres near the president's summer
residence. Also accessible via a forest rood
which begins at the tourist road 2 kms from the
Square.
Length: 3 kms Time: 11/2 hours
Points of Interest: The trail follows a course
along Kryos Potamos river, which never runs dry.
It passes the Kalidonia Falls and ends at Psilo
Dendro, in Pano Platres.
Akamas is the easternmost
point of the three major flora zones of Europe,
therefore the number of plant species found here
runs up to 600, of which 35 are endemic. The
variety of fauna is also impressive: 168 bird
species, 12 mammals, 20 reptiles and butterfly
species of which the endemic Glaucopsyche pafos
butterfly is said to be the symbol of the area.
Akamas is situated at the westernmost point of
Cyprus. According to one version, the area. Took
its name from the Greek mythological hero Akamas,
son of Theseus who came to Cyprus after the
Trojan War and founded Akamantis. Akamas was
also the place where Aphrodite and Adonis had
their love trysts. It is an area of incomparable
natural beauty. Almost all the geological
formations found on the island are present in
the area Akamas is ideal for walking, cycling,
swimming, diving, fishing, exploring, cruising
on small craft, and bird watching.
1. Aphrodite Trail (circular)
Starting point: Baths of Aphrodite. The section
between the Baths and Pyrgos tis Rigainas (the
Castle of Regina) is shared with the Adonis
trail. The trail follows a rising path to the
hill known as Moutti tis Sotiras (370m) and this
can be quite tiring, especially in summer There
are springs with drinking water at two points,
one at Pyrgos tis Rigainas (the Castle of
Regina) and the other at Kefalovrisia.
Length: 7.5 kms Time: 3 hours
Points of interest: The baths of Aphrodite
where, according to tradition, the Goddess of
Love used to bathe. Ruins of the Castle of
Regina. Which are believed to have belonged to a
medieval monastery. It is worth mentioning the
huge centuries-old oak tree, which can be seen
at the picnic site, where drinking water is also
available. Along the trail there are several
points, which give a view of Polis Chrysochous
and the Pafos Forest
2. Adonis Trail (circular)
Starting point: Baths of Aphrodite. Like
Aphrodite Trail, the walk can be quite tiring.
Two springs of drinking water can be found at
Pyrgos tis Rigainas and Kefalovrisia.
Length: 7.5 kms Time: 3 hours
Points of interest: From the western part there
is a view of various beaches of Akamas, such as
Lara Bay, Tzioni, Karavopetres, etc.
3. Smigies Trail (circular)
Starting point: Smigies picnic site, 2.5 kms
from Neo Chorio
Length: (a) short route 2.5 kms Time: (a) short
route 1 hour
Length: (b) long route 5 kms Time: (b) long
route 2 hours
Points of interest: View to the east of Polis
Chrysochous Bay, Latsi, Pachyammos and Pafos
Forest, and to the west Lara Bay, Tzioni,
Karavopetres, etc.
4. Pissouromouttis Trail (circular)
Starting point: Smigies picnic site
Length: 3 kms Time: 1 1/2 hours
Points of interest: Rich growth of Juniper
Phoenicia, pistacia, etc Views of Polis Bay to
the northeast and beaches of Akamas to the west.
5. Kathikas Trail (circular)
Starting point: 2 km from Kathikas towards
Pegeia, near "Kyparissos" restaurant length: 2
kms Time: 1 hour Points of interest: 800 metres
from the starting point there is a stone-built
water fountain Agia Marina chapel in the area.
Kyparissia is situated
between the forest road which links Foinikaria
with Prastio and the public Arkounta-Dierona
road, about 10 kms from Lemesos The most
Interesting feature of the area is the
Kyparissia river with it's steep banks The
vegetation consists of mixed thickets of cypress
trees and Pinus Brutia. Olive trees and cistus.
1. Kionia - Profitis Ilias
Starting point: Kionia picnic site. Accessible
either from Vavatsinia or from the Machairas
Monastery road, which leads to Kionia.
Length: 7 kms Time: 3 hours Points of interest:
The trail goes down to the Monostery of Profitis
Ilias (Prophet Elijah) where there is a spring
with drinking water.
2. Vavatsinia (Spilia tis Athasias) Starting
point: A loose surface road, which begins at the
Vavatsinia - Kionia forest road. 3 kms outside
Vavatsinia
Length: 2 kms Time: 1 hour
Points of Interest: "Spilia tis Athasias"
(cave). It is believed that this was a shaft
used for mining.
3. Lefkara - Chapel of the Transfiguration
(Circular)
Starting point: In the village of Lefkara, on
the road to Vavatsinia. An uphill course to the
chapel that eventually leads back to the
village.
Length: 3 kms Time: 1 1/2 hours
Points of interest: The chapel of the
Transfiguration (Metamorfosis tou Sotiros) built
on the peak above Lefkara (727m). A panoramic
view of Pano and Kato Lefkara, Kato Drys and the
Monastery of Agios Minas.
4. Lefkaro - Kato Drys
Starting point: The same with trail No 3. After
the chapel, the trail takes another path down to
Kato Drys.
Length: 2.5 kms Time: 1 hour
Points of interest: The well-known Agios Minas
Convent can be seen near Kato Drys.
Opening Hours: The convent is open to groups of
visitors from Mondays to Fridays only.
Pitsylia a mountainous
region east of Troodos, of which the most
important villages are Palaichori, Agros, Alona,
Askas, Polystypos, Platanistasa, Kyperounta,
Pelendri, Chandria, Dymes, Agridia and Kato
Mylos. The region is fled with rare natural
beauty and a large variety of ecosystems and
landscapes. The natural Pinus brutia forests
together with the thickets of the endemic Gold
Oak Cover large areas. The main products of
Pitsylia are apples, pears, cherries, peaches,
grapes and seasonal vegetables. There are 3
noteworthy Byzantine Churches in the area, which
are included in the official UNESCO list of the
World Cultural Heritage. The following 8 nature
trails are found in Pitsylia.
1. Doxasi o Theos- Madari Fire Station
Starting point: "Doxasi o Theos" (Glory to God)
2 kms from Kyperounta and 5 kms from Spilia.
Length: 3.75 kms Time: 2 hours.
Points of interest: A panoramic view from an
altitude of about 1600 m.
2. Teisia tis Madaris
Starting point: The end of the previous trail.
This trail follows a course around the Madari
peak where a Forestry Department Fire Station is
situated and ends at the road that leads to this
Taking this road will lead to the starting
point.
Length: 3 kms Time: 1 1/2 hours
Points of interest: The very high spectacular
cliffs along the trail offer exceptional
scenery.
Visitors can climb the highest peak of Madari
(1613 m)
3. Lagoudera - Agros
Starting point: The trail begins at the country
road at Lagoudera under the "Koukkides"
cafeteria, continues past the Polystypos -
Lagoudera - Madari crossroad, then takes a loose
surface road for 2.6 kms and reaches the
Madari-Papoutsas mountain crest. From this point
the trail has two forks. One fork (I) leads down
the hill towards the Agros dam I and ends at the
village. The other (l1} follows a course along
the crest and continues along a secondary road
which leads to the Madari Fire Station.
Length: (I} 6 kms Time: (I} 21/2 hours
Length: (ll) 6.7 kms Time: 3 hours
Points of interest: The trail passes through
vineyards and orchards of apple, cherry and pear
trees. The first fork runs parallel to the
Lagoudera river, which it crosses at two points.
The Madari-Papoutsas crest offers a panoramic
view in all directions.
4. Panagia tou Araka (lagoudera) - Stavros tou
Agiasmati
Starting Point: Lagoudera or Stavros tou
Agiasmati 3 kms from Platanistasa.
Length: 7 kms Time: 3 hours.
Points of interest: The church of Panagia tou
Araka (1192 AD) and that of Stavros tou
Agiasmati (1494 AD) both with beautiful wall
paintings are among the nine Byzantine churches
of the Troodos area included in UNESCO World
Cultural Heritage List. The trail passes through
a pinus brutia forest, vineyards, almond trees
and old stone terraces. To the east of the trail
we can see Kionia, to the north Morfou valley,
Pentadactylos range. Xyliatos dam, Mount Olympos
to the west and Madari to the south.
5. Agros - Kato Mylos (Circular)
Starting Point: Near the Hotel "Rodon" In Agros
Length: 5 kms Time: 2 hours
Points of interest: Apple, cherry, and pear
orchards, vineyards and rose gardens, which give
the famous Agros rosewater.
National Forest Park Of
Athalassa The park is situated at the
southeastern edge of the Lefkosia/Nicosia
capital and cavers an area of 840 hectares. A
forestation began in 1904 with the planting of
various forest species, mainly from abroad. Over
500 trees, shrubs and herbs have been recorded
in the area, 12 of which are endemic. At
Athalassa N.F.P. a network of trails has been
created covering 20 kms.
1. Agios Georgios (Circular)
Starting Point: Two parking lots. The trail goes
round the banks of the small reservoir of the
same name.
Length: 2kms. Time: 1 hour
Points of interest: Picnic area and reservoir.
2. Agios Georgios - Botanical Gardens
Starting point: A point on the south side of the
Agios Georgios reservoir.
Length: 2.5 kms Time: 1 hour
Points of interest: Botanical Gardens next to
the Forest Nursery which opens Monday- Friday:
07:30- 14:30
3. Botanical Gardens - Picnic area at SW
Entrance
Starting Point: Botanical Gardens
Length: 2.2 kms Time: 1 hour
Points of interest: A route among pine,
eucalyptus trees, cypresses and acacias.
A picnic area next to Athalassa reservoir with
volleyball and basketball courts.
4. Athalassa Reservoir (Circular)
Starting point: Picnic area at NW entrance
Length: 2.2 kms
Time: 1 hour
Points of interest: A walk around the reservoir.
Observation point for hybrid birds.
5. Picnic area at NW Entrance - Park of Nations
Starting Point: NW Entrance of Picnic area (4
different routes)
Length: 2.5 kms Time: 1 hour
Points of interest: Park of Nations where
Foreign Heads of States visiting Cyprus plant
trees in remembrance of their visits.
6. Park of Nations - Agios Georgios
Starting point: Park of Nations
Length: 2.5 kms Time: 1 hour
The 6 walks described above are part of a
circular walk, the starting point of which is
either the Agios Georgios picnic area, or that
at the SE entrance near Latsia.
Length: 10.5 kms Time: 4 hours.
7. NW Entrance PIc-n1c area - Agios Georgios
Starting Point: NW picnic area
The two picnic areas are linked by a third walk,
which goes past the Athalassa reservoir and
entrance 1.
Length: 4 kms Time: 2 hours
Note: Dogs are allowed only on a 1.5 km path,
built specially for this purpase. The path is
situated to the left of the Aglantzia - Geri
road.
Machairas Forest Trails
The 4 trails in this area are near the
picturesque villages of Lefkara, Kato Drys,
Vavatsinia, and the area of Kionia in the
Machairas Forest. Lefkara, with its stone-built
houses is renowned for its hand-made embroidery,
known as "Lefkaritika". The beautiful House of
Patsalos houses the Traditional Museum of
Embraidery & Silversmithing. The rich flora of
the area includes a rare plant, strictly
protected by the Bern Convention. The Lefkara
Astragalus (Astragalus macrocarpus ssp.
lefkarensis)
1. Kionia - Profitis Ilias
Starting point: Kionia picnic site. Accessible
either from Vavatsinia or from the Machairas
Monastery road, which leads to Kionia.
Length: 7 kms Time: 3 hours
Points of interest: The trail goes down to the
Monostery of Profitis Ilias (Prophet Elijah)
where there is a spring with drinking water.
2. Vavatsinia (Spilia tis Athasias)
Starting point: A loose surface road, which
begins at the Vavatsinia - Kionia forest road. 3
kms outside Vavatsinia
Length: 2 kms Time: 1 hour
Points of Interest: "Spilia tis Athasias"
(cave). It is believed that this was a shaft
used for mining.
3. Lefkara - Chapel of the Transfiguration
(Circular)
Starting point: In the village of Lefkara, on
the road to Vavatsinia. An uphill course to the
chapel that eventually leads back to the
village.
Length: 3 kms Time: 1 1/2 hours
Points of interest: The chapel of the
Transfiguration (Metamorfosis tou Sotiros) built
on the peak above Lefkara (727m). A panoramic
view of Pano and Kato Lefkara, Kato Drys and the
Monastery of Agios Minas.
4. Lefkaro - Kato Drys
Starting point: The same with trail No 3. After
the chapel, the trail takes another path down to
Kato Drys.
Length: 2.5 kms Time: 1 hour
Points of interest: The well-known Agios Minas
Convent can be seen near Kato Drys.
Opening Hours: The convent is open to groups of
visitors from Mondays to Fridays only.
Kavo Greko - a National
Forest Park at the southeastern end of the
island between Agia Napa and Paralimni. The
uniqueness of the area is not only due to its
natural beauty but also to the fact that it
offers a wide range of interests such as
swimming, diving, towed parachute, fishing,
rowing, cycling, riding, climbing, airsports and
hiking. Coastal shrubs of which the most
frequent observed species is Juniperus Phoenicea
and plants such as chrysanthemums, wild onions,
poppies, anemones, mainly in springtime,
dominate the vegetation. There are about 300
plant species in the area, II of which are
includes species such as partridge, Wood pigeon,
crow, owl, as well as a large number of
migratory birds, which stop on the island
chiefly to rest. These include blackbirds,
thrushes etc. Also observed in the area are
foxes, hares and various species of bats,
reptiles and butterflies. To date, 9 trails have
been constructed Kavo Gkreko - Paralimni area.
1. Konnoi - Spilia Kyklopa (Cyclop's Cave)
Starting point: Kannoi Beach.
Length: 2.4 kms Time: 1 hour
Points of interest: A walk along the coast
leading to natural caves, the best known of
which is the Cyclop's cave. A kiosk operates on
Konnoi beach.
2. Konnoi - Agioi Anargyroi
Starting Point: Konnoi Beach
Length: 1.4 kms Time: 1/2 hour
Points of interest: A walk along the coast,
which ends at the little church of Agioi
Anargyroi, built over a sea cave, which
according to tradition was the home of St.
Kosmas and St.Damianos.
3. Agioi Anargyroi (circular)
Starting point: Church of Agioi Anargyroi
Length: 2.3 kms Time: 1 hour
Points of interest: Dense vegetation, mainly
Juniper Phoenicea, and a picnic site.
Stavros tis Psokas. The
Forest Station at Stavros tis Psokas is in the
heart of the Pafos forest, the largest and most
beautiful pine forest (pinus brutia) of the
island. It can be reached from Pafos (51 kms),
via Kannaviou, or from Polis Chrysochous (34 kms).
All forest roads leading to Stavros tis Psokas
are earth tracks, except for a section of the
Kykkos - Stavros road. At the station there is a
hostel (Tel. 02-352324) a cafeteria (Tel.
02-732512) and an organised picnic site. Nearby
there is an enclosure where visitors can admire
the renowned Ovis gmelini aphion (Cyprus
Moufflon), and the Dama dama (a deer introduced
to Cyprus from abroad). Quite close from there
(19 kms) is the well-known Cedar Valley. The
three nature trails in this area have a total
length of 9.5 kms.
1. Horteri Trail (Circular)
Starting Point: "Platanouthkia" site, about
halfway on the Stavros tis Psokas - Selladi tou
Stavrou road. Initially, the trail follows an
upward course and can be tiring, especially in
summer. Length: 5 kms Time: 2 hours
Points of interest: An outstanding view of the
valley of Stavros and Forest Station. Near the
starting point is a spring with drinking water.
2. Selladi tou Stavrou Trail (Circular)
Starting point: Selladi tou Stavrou,
Length: 2.6 kms Time: 1 hour.
3. Selladi tou Stavrou- Heliport
Starting point: Selladi tou Stavrou
Length: 1.9 kms Time: 1 hour
Points of interest: An outstanding view of the
Stavros valley. For a long walk, hikers can walk
from the Forest Station to Selladi tou Stavrou,
via the forest road, then along a trail back to
Stavros via the forest road. The route is 5 kms
long, and takes 2.5 hours.
4. Psilo Dendro - Pouziaris
Starting point: The junction of the Platres -
Mesa Potamos forest road and the Moniatis -
Platres - Troodos road near Psilo Dendro.
Three different routes start from the above
point.
(a) The first route is circular. It posses
through dense thickets of Pi1e to Pouziaris
peak, from there to Kaminouthkia stream, then to
Vryses and back to the starting point at Psilo
Dendro.
Length: 8 kms Time: 3 hours
(b) The second route is an uphill walk towards
Pouziaris and ends at a point of the Troodos
Square - Makria Kontarka (Persephone) Trail (I)
via which one can go to Troodos Square (II).
Length: (I) 7 kms Time: (I) 3 hours
Length: (ll) 9.5 kms Time: (II) 4 hours
(c) The third route initially follows the same
course as the previous route, up towards
Pouziaris, but then takes a secondary forest
road to Kryos Potamos at the starting point of
the Kalidonia trail.
Length: (I) Psilo Dendro - Kryos Potamos 5 kms
Time: (I) 2 hours
Length: (ll) Psilo Dendro - Kryos Potamos -
Kalidonia Falls - Psilo Dendro 8 kms Time: (I) 3
hours.
5. Myllomeris Falls
Starting Point: Opposite Platres Church
Length: 1.2 kms Time: 1/2 hour
Points of interest: The trail leads to
Myllomeris Falls.
6. Kalopanagiotis - Oikos
Starting Point: Kalopanagiotis village.
Length: 1.5 kms Time: l hour
Points of interest: The trail posses through the
Kykkos Watermill, the Kalopanagiotis spas, the
Agias Ioannis Lampadistis Monastery included in
the Unesco Word Cultural Heritage List, the
spring of Farogga where one can have a rest and
ends in the village of Oikos Marathasas.
6. Kampos tou Livadiou - Agios Nikolaos tis
Stegis Church, Kakopetria
Starting Point: Kampos tou Livadiou, 2kms from
the Troodos Square on the road to Karvounas.
Length: 8 kms Time: 31/2 hours
Points of Interest: The trail passes through
tickets of pinus Nigra and follows a course
along the edge of cliffs with a view towards the
Potamos tou Chromiou (stream). The trail ends at
the loose surface road Platania - Apotheri -
Agios Nikolaos where one can choose between
three route which ends at the Agios Nikolaos tis
Stegis Church, included in the Unesco World
Cultural Heritage List, Kakopetria village or
the Platania picnic site.
7. Gerakie (Circular)
The picturesque village of Gerakies is situated
in the beautiful Marathasa Valley 65 kms from
Lefkosia. It is built on the slope of a
mountain, amid rich vegatation, on the fringes
of the Pafos Forest.
Starting point: Top Trees Hotel
Length: 4 kms Time: 2 hours
Points of interest: The trail takes an upward
course to the fire station, progresses along the
mountain crest, and then descends to the village
centre.
Sporting Activities:
This section was prepared with kind assistance
from the Cyprus Tourist Office
www.visitcyprus.org.cy
If you are interested in Nature Sports &
Activities, visit A&B Nature Sports in
Kakopetria near the village square. They
organise bike hire only, or for groups upwards
of 6, programs on climbing, abseiling,
biking, skiing and kayaking.
9 Griva Digeni Str
Kakopetria
Tel: 357 22 813908
www.cyprusnaturesports.com
Cycling: Cyprus is
a natural mountain-biking place. Its terrain
offers many opportunities for exciting
mountain-biking in different tracks, making the
island a paradise for the sport's fans.
Due to the excellent weather conditions
prevailing on the island, cycling sports can be
enjoyed almost throughout the year.
Facilities for renting bicycles are available in
all towns and sea-side resorts (approx. rent C£2
per day).
International road traffic signs are placed
along roads and highways.
Cyclists are advised to avoid cycling along the
main roads at weekends, especially in the summer
when traffic is very heavy.
If possible, cyclists, should also avoid riding
due west in the late afternoon, as the glare of
the setting sun can be unpleasant and
potentially dangerous. Sunglasses and sunhat, at
all hours of the day, during the summer months,
are most advisable.
The CYCLE CLUB (PODILATOKINISIS) the Cycling
Federation's own club, organises various non
racing cycling activities and events where
everyone is welcome to participate. Similar
activities are organized also by the Limassol
Cycling Club.
The Cyprus Cycling Federation organizes contests
in Spring, like the famous Afxentia mountain
bike two stage International Race and in Autumn
various other cycling events, in which everyone
is welcome to participate (The C.C.F's annual
activities programme is available from the
Federation's Office at the end of January).
At late November, there is also an International
Mountain bike Race at Agia Napa.
The Cyprus Cycling Federation (CCF) organizes
local and international races for Road Racing
and Mountain biking.
The Cyprus Cycling Federation:
P.O.Box 24572, CY 1301 Lefkosia
Tel: 357 22 663344
The Limassol Cycling Club: P.O.Box 56142, CY
3304, Lemesos
Tel: 357 25 585980
Horseriding: This
popular sport can be enjoyed at Horse Riding
Centres, all set up in beautiful surroundings.
All centres have professional training
facilities, instructors who provide lessons for
beginners and advanced riders, and have well
designers Working Student Programmes. More
information may be acquired from the CTO
info-paper "Horse Riding in Cyprus".
The Cyprus Equestrian Federation
P.O.Box 24860, CY 1304 Lefkosia
Tel: 357 22 472515 / 357 22 349858.
Lapatsa Sports Centre
P.O.Box 22200, CY 1518 Lefkosia
Tel: 357 22 621201/2/3
Elias Horse Riding Centre
P.O.Box 54300 CY 3722 Lemesos
Tel: 357 25 636000 / 357 99 535000.
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