Koula’s guidebook to Walking Trails in Cyprus and Sightseeing
Walking Trails in Cyprus and Sightseeing
If you love the outdoors, if you really want to explore this beautiful island and if you are a regular walker of average fitness, put on your hiking boots, grab a bottle of water, put on your sunscreen and hat and venture out to nature. You will be rewarded by stunning views and off the beaten-track gem villages. If you attempt on your own, I strongly recommend that you follow one of the many designated trails which are mostly well signposted, in order to enjoy the Mediterranean character of Cyprus.
Zigzag your way to the Acropolis through the ruins admiring at the same time stunning views of Limassol Bay. At the top of the Acropolis, see the place of worship of Aphrodite and a replica of the colossal cistern. Walk along the fenced perimeter enclosing the ancient Agora, until you reach the next hill with exclusive residential development. Visit the cave chapel of Santa Barbara hidden among posh villas. Extend your walk to the Agios Tychonas promenade until you reach the St Raphael Marina. Walk back along the paved, beach walkway, go past seafront cafeterias and back gardens of five star hotels until you reach your starting point. Easy to medium difficulty because of the loose stone path on the Acropolis.
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Mga Labi ng Amathus
Zigzag your way to the Acropolis through the ruins admiring at the same time stunning views of Limassol Bay. At the top of the Acropolis, see the place of worship of Aphrodite and a replica of the colossal cistern. Walk along the fenced perimeter enclosing the ancient Agora, until you reach the next hill with exclusive residential development. Visit the cave chapel of Santa Barbara hidden among posh villas. Extend your walk to the Agios Tychonas promenade until you reach the St Raphael Marina. Walk back along the paved, beach walkway, go past seafront cafeterias and back gardens of five star hotels until you reach your starting point. Easy to medium difficulty because of the loose stone path on the Acropolis.
Persephone Trail. Easy, level one, a total of 6 km linear trail in rich vegetation, tall pine trees and spectacular views from Makria Kontarka view point.
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Troodos Hotel
Persephone Trail. Easy, level one, a total of 6 km linear trail in rich vegetation, tall pine trees and spectacular views from Makria Kontarka view point.
Are you interested in a walk around an off the beaten track, gem village and countryside and don't know where to start?
Visit Kato Drys, in Larnaca district, walk along the cobbled streets of the village, follow the rural road to the country side and head towards a small chapel perched on a hill. Enjoy panoramic, 360-degree views from the top. On the way, walk through antique olive trees, rolling vineyards and oak trees (drys), the tree the village took its name from.
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Kato Drys
Are you interested in a walk around an off the beaten track, gem village and countryside and don't know where to start?
Visit Kato Drys, in Larnaca district, walk along the cobbled streets of the village, follow the rural road to the country side and head towards a small chapel perched on a hill. Enjoy panoramic, 360-degree views from the top. On the way, walk through antique olive trees, rolling vineyards and oak trees (drys), the tree the village took its name from.
Walk around the lake along the linear trail, approx. 4 km, to the old aqueduct of Kamares. Go back the same way, and visit the Hala Sultan Tekkesi mosque. Do the walk, preferably in winter as the place is the home to migrating birds, including flamingos.
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Salt Lake Larnaca
Walk around the lake along the linear trail, approx. 4 km, to the old aqueduct of Kamares. Go back the same way, and visit the Hala Sultan Tekkesi mosque. Do the walk, preferably in winter as the place is the home to migrating birds, including flamingos.
Machairas Monastery-Pediaios Gorge trail. Starting point is a location outside Politiko village in Nicosia district. Follow a well marked trail to the Monastery. Visit the Monastery and the hide-out and museum of Gregori Afxentiou, a national hero who sacrificed himself in 1957 in the area. Take the same trail to go back to the starting point. The trail is of moderate difficulty because of its length, a total of 14 km. It takes about 4 hours. Allow time to return before it gets dark and bring with you enough water and a snack.
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Machairas Monastery
Machairas Monastery-Pediaios Gorge trail. Starting point is a location outside Politiko village in Nicosia district. Follow a well marked trail to the Monastery. Visit the Monastery and the hide-out and museum of Gregori Afxentiou, a national hero who sacrificed himself in 1957 in the area. Take the same trail to go back to the starting point. The trail is of moderate difficulty because of its length, a total of 14 km. It takes about 4 hours. Allow time to return before it gets dark and bring with you enough water and a snack.
Evretou Dam, Paphos district. From Limassol take the A6 motorway to Paphos. Follow B7 road to Polis Chrysochou. After the village of Milliou, look out for a right turn signposted Evretou Dam. Follow this road until you reach the dam. This is not a designated trail. The path along the dam is earth road used by locals to drive to their fields. On the north side of the dam you will come across the ruins of the Evretou Turkish Cypriot village. Do not miss to visit the Medieval Skarfos bridge and watermill in the area. Do the walk preferably in March-April.
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Evretou Dam
Evretou Dam, Paphos district. From Limassol take the A6 motorway to Paphos. Follow B7 road to Polis Chrysochou. After the village of Milliou, look out for a right turn signposted Evretou Dam. Follow this road until you reach the dam. This is not a designated trail. The path along the dam is earth road used by locals to drive to their fields. On the north side of the dam you will come across the ruins of the Evretou Turkish Cypriot village. Do not miss to visit the Medieval Skarfos bridge and watermill in the area. Do the walk preferably in March-April.
Lady's Mile beach, Akrotiri Salt Lake to St Nicholas, Monastery of the Cats. Walk along the Lady's Mile beach until you reach the fenced perimeter of the Akrotiri Bases. Follow the fence, heading west until you reach the paved road leading to the Monastery. Ruins of one of the oldest monasteries, founded in AD 327 can be seen in the yard. According to legend, St Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, sent a shipment of cats to the area to combat the great number of snakes. Walk back the same way. Bring plenty of water with you, wear a hat and sunscreen. Do the walk in the early morning.
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Lady's Mile Beach
Lady's Mile beach, Akrotiri Salt Lake to St Nicholas, Monastery of the Cats. Walk along the Lady's Mile beach until you reach the fenced perimeter of the Akrotiri Bases. Follow the fence, heading west until you reach the paved road leading to the Monastery. Ruins of one of the oldest monasteries, founded in AD 327 can be seen in the yard. According to legend, St Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, sent a shipment of cats to the area to combat the great number of snakes. Walk back the same way. Bring plenty of water with you, wear a hat and sunscreen. Do the walk in the early morning.