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Walking in Cyprus

44 walks in the South and the North

ISBN

9781852848378

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Published

2 Oct 2017

Edition

First

Pages

232

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x 1.35cm

Weight

260g

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Guidebook detailing 44 walks in Cyprus, covering both the south and north of the island. Taking in pine-clad slopes, olive groves, rugged coastline and dramatic gorges, the graded routes of 3 to 20km (2 to 12 miles) make use of waymarked nature trails and visit historical sites of interest, including ancient castles and Byzantine monasteries.

Seasons

The best times for walking are the spring or autumn months. Wildflowers carpet the meadows and the temperature is pleasant for walking.

Centres

Paphos, Polis, Troodos Square, Platres, Kakopetria, Kyrenia/Girne, Lapta, Alevkaya

Difficulty

The graded walks range from short and easy to longer, more demanding routes.

Must See

Akamas Penninsula, Bath of Aphrodite, Avakas Gorge, Troodos Mountains, Paphos Forest, Macharias Monastery, Byzantine churches, Venetian bridges, waterfalls, Cape Greco, Besparmak Mountains, ancient olive trees, castles perched on rocks, orchids, rock roses

ISBN

9781852848378

Availability

Published

2 Oct 2017

Edition

First

Pages

232

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x 1.35cm

Weight

260g

Overview

A guidebook to 44 walks on Cyprus. Exploring the striking scenery of both the south and north of the island, the routes are graded by difficulty, with options suitable for beginner and experienced walker alike.

Walks range from 3 to 20km (2–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–7 hours. They are spread across the island and include the Akamas Peninsula, the central Troodos mountains and the Kyrenia/Besparmak mountains of the north.

Clear route description illustrated with 1:40,000 mapping
GPX files available to download
Information on refreshments, access and parking provided for each route
Highlights include UNESCO-listed churches and monasteries
Notes on local history, religion, plants and wildlife

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Map key

Overview map

Introduction

Location and geography

Plants and flowers

Wildlife

Brief history

Religion

Getting there

Border crossings

Getting around

Accommodation

Tourist information

Language

When to go and what to take

Maps and waymarking

Using this guide

Southern Cyprus

The west and the Akamas Peninsula

Walk 1 Aphrodite Trail, Akamas Peninsula

Walk 2 Adonis Trail, Akamas Peninsula

Walk 3A Smigies Nature Trail

Walk 3B Pissouromoutti Nature Trail

Walk 4 Avakas Gorge

Walk 5 Argaka Nature Trail

Walk 6 Horteri Nature Trail

Walk 7 Vouni path

Walk 8 Sinti Monastery – Roudia Bridge

Walk 9 Venetian bridges

The Troodos and central Cyprus

Walk 10 Xystarouda – Agiasma – Vasiliki Nature Trail

Walk 11 Prodromos Dam – Stavroulia Trail

Walk 12 Kannoures Trail

Walk 13 Mnimata Piskopon Trail

Walk 14 Atalante Trail

Walk 15 Artemis Trail

Walk 16 Caledonia circular

Walk 17 Pouziaris Trail

Walk 18 Loymata ton Aeton Trail

Walk 19 Madari Trail

Walk 20 Kannavia circular

Walk 21 Asinou Trail

Walk 22 Panagia tou Araka – Stavros tou Agiasmati

Walk 23 Politiko Nature Trail

Walk 24 Machairas Monastery – Fikardou

Walk 25 Kionia loop

Walk 26 Kakokefalos – Mantra tou Kampiou Trail

South and east

Walk 27 Hapotami Trail

Walk 28 Pissouri coast walk

Walk 29 Kyparissia Trail

Walk 30 Sea caves – Kavos Hill

Walk 31 Agioi Anargyroi – Cyclops Cave

Northern Cyprus

Walk 32 Monumental olive trees of Kalkanli

Walk 33 Sina Monastery circular

Walk 34 Lapta Baspinar Trail

Walk 35 The Fourth Castle

Walk 36 St Hilarion Castle

Walk 37 Buffavento Castle

Walk 38 Armenian monastery

Walk 39 Alevkaya circular

Walk 40 Esentepe – Antiphonitis Monastery

Walk 41 Kucuk Erenkoy circular

Walk 42 Tatlisu circular

Walk 43 Kantara Castle

Walk 44 Kumyali circular

Appendix A Route summary table

Appendix B Useful contacts

Appendix C Further reading

Updates

October 2019

Corrections

Walk 22:

Total ascent/descent: 800m

Walk 5 :

It is advised not to do this walk as it is sadly no longer a nature trail. Devastating fire destroyed the vegetation in the area and all the signs are missing. It will take some time for the area to recover.

April 2019

Walk 4:

Park at Toxeftra Beach `car park` and head inland towards Viklary restaurant. About 900m from Toexftra Beach, there is a car park with a picnic area and information board, where the trail begins.

Feb 2019

Walk 27 Hapotami Trail:

High water level can make the river crossings more demanding and more dangerous. In the winter months, especially after heavy rain, high water level can make the crossings more difficult. Extra care should be taken.

Reviews

Cyprus is a land of pure beauty and many of its spectacular nature trails, paths and tracks are somewhat hidden and therefore relatively unknown by Westerners.

Cyprus is a land of pure beauty and many of its spectacular nature trails, paths and tracks are somewhat hidden and therefore relatively unknown by Westerners. This handy little guidebook helps with all that, and is stuffed full of 44 incredible walks in northern and southern Cyprus. each varying from a couple miles to 12 miles in length. With so many routes and lengths to choose from, there is truly something to suit every walker and their ability. Each walk offers different highlights such as the Kyrenia mountain range, rich archaeological sites and the Paphos Forest.

Adventure Travel magazine

I can highly recommend this great little guidebook

Having lived in Cyprus for 14 years now, I do know many of the walks in the guide intimately, but I can highly recommend this great little guidebook, especially as you can just follow your GPS after downloading the routes - a bit like having your own personal guide!

Cyprus Walks website

Blending information with inspiration, the result is a perfect companion to exploring this stunning Mediterranean Island.

Cyprus Living magazine

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Walking in Cyprus - GPX File

By Nike Werstroh

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By Jacint Mig

Nike and Jacint met many years ago on a long coach journey as they both travelled into the unknown to build a new life in a different country. It wasn't long before they became inseparable. Travelling quickly emerged as their favourite activity and now wherever they go they try to find the best trails. They would love to share their passion for walking with others. Nike went to journalism school and Jacint is a keen photographer. Nike and Jacint live in Guildford and when they are not walking in one of their favourite mountain ranges somewhere in Europe, they enjoy exploring the diverse trails in the Surrey Hills close to their home. And when they are not out walking they offer a personalised travel planning service, details of which can be seen on Nike and Jacint's website: www.trailnotes.co.uk.

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