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Mosque Motorway

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Archaeological Site Road
Limit of Area under
Camping Site Turkish occupation
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Picnic Site Salt Lakes/Dams

Tourist Beach Rivers

Airport Round-about

Flora 1
Harbour (flat)

Flora 2
Marina (mountainous)
Hotel
Accommodation
in the area
Accommodation in
Traditional Houses
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Golf Course

Power Station

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Archaeological Site Road
Limit of Area under
Camping Site Turkish occupation
since1974

Picnic Site Salt Lakes/Dams

Tourist Beach Rivers

Airport Round-about

Flora 1
Harbour (flat)

Flora 2
Marina (mountainous)
Hotel
Accommodation
in the area
Accommodation in
Traditional Houses
in the area (Agrotourism)

Golf Course

Power Station

Medieval Towers
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AMMOCHOSTOS
LEFKOSIA

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LEMESOS

TEMPERATURES Main or Connecting Routes

Sea temperature in oC
temperature in C

temperature in C

Sunshine (Hours)
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Lefkosia Routes
Mean daily

Humidity

Raindays

MONTHS
JANUARY 17.3 8.4 6.1 16.5 77 11.4
FEBRUARY 17.5 8.1 7.2 16.6 73 9.1
Lemesos Routes
MARCH 19.4 10.0 8.0 16.9 68 8.9 PRODUCED BY: Cyprus Tourism Organization
APRIL 22.6 12.7 9.2 17.4 67 5.0
WRITTEN BY: Evangelos Diamantidis
MAY 26.6 16.5 11.2 19.0 69 2.6 Larnaka-Ammochostos Routes
JUNE 30.7 20.1 12.8 21.8 70 0.3 DESIGN BY: Success Advertising Co. Ltd
JULY 33.0 22.2 12.6 24.1 71 0.0
PRINTED BY: A. PHILIS PRINTERS LTD, 2008 | English
AUGUST 33.2 22.6 11.9 25.4 73 0.0 Pafos-Polis Routes
SEPTEMBER 31.3 20.4 10.6 25.8 67 0.3 PHOTOS: CTO Archives, Gringo/Mountainbike Revue
OCTOBER 28.6 17.7 8.9 23.2 68 3.4
NOVEMBER 23.5 13.4 7.2 20.2 73 7.4
DECEMBER 19.0 10.0 5.8 18.6 81 10.0
Regional Trips in the Troodos Area
ISBN 9963–44–043–6
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Main or Connecting Routes Page

1. Lefkosia-Pitsylia .......................................................... 8
2. Machairas-Pitsylia .......................................................... 11
3. Lefkosia-Solea Valley ...................................................... 13
4. Lefkosia-Larnaka Tourist Beach .................................... 15
5. Lefkosia-Lythrodontas-Mosfiloti-Larnaka ...................... 17
6. Tour of Deryneia .......................................................... 19
7. Larnaka-Athienou-Lefkosia ............................................. 21
8. Larnaka-Kofinou-Nisou ................................................... 23
9. Kofinou-Lemesos-Pafos .................................................... 25
10. Pitsylia-Troodos .......................................................... 27
11. Troodos-Pafos ............................................................. 29
12. Troodos Square-Kykkos-Stavros tis Psokas .................. 31
13. Stavros tis Psokas-Pyrgos ................................................. 33
14. Stavros tis Psokas-Panagia-Pafos .................................... 35
15. Polis-Pyrgos ................................................................. 36
16. Pafos-Pegeia-Polis .......................................................... 38
17. Pafos-Agios Georgios, Pegeia-Lara-
Baths of Aphrodite .......................................................... 40
Lefkosia Routes
1. Lefkosia-Machairas-Lythrodontas-Lefkosia .................... 42
2. Lythrodontas-Kionia-Lythrodontas ................................ 44
3. Lefkosia-Adelfoi Forest-Asinou ....................................... 46
4. Athalassa National Forest Park ....................................... 48
5. Lakatameia and Strovolos bicycle paths ......................... 49
Lemesos
1. Lemesos-Ancient Amathous ............................................ 51
2. Ancient Amathous-Governor’s Beach ........................... 53
3. Lemesos-Fasouri-Pachna-Lemesos ................................ 55
4. Germasogeia-Kalo Chorio-Polemidia ............................. 57
Larnaka-Ammochostos Routes
1. Larnaka Tourist Beach-Hala Sultan
Tekke Mosque-Meneou .................................................... 60
2. Rizoelia Forest ............................................................ 62
3. Voroklini Hill .................................................................... 63
4. Agia Napa-Pyrgos Xylofagou.......................................... 64
5. Kofinou-Larnaka ........................................................... 65
6. Mazotos-Vavatsinia-Kofinou ............................................ 66
Pafos-Polis Routes
1. Geroskipou-Tsada-Pafos ................................................ 69
2. Kato Pafos-Timi Forest .................................................... 71
3. Polis-Neo Chorio-Akamas Lighthouse ...................... 72
4. Polis-Fasli-Polis ........................................................... 74
5. Polis-Agios Merkourios-Argaka-Polis .............................. 75
Regional Trips in the Troodos Area
1. Troodos-Agios Nikolaos Stegis-Troodos ...................... 77
2. Troodos-Psilo Dendro-Caledonia-Troodos .................... 79

Useful Information ........................................................ 82-84

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Introduction

he wind in your hair, the sun on your back, the gentle crunch
T of tyres on gravel, the sounds of nature all around you,
a glimpse of the sea sparkling in the distance, the smell of pines
all around. Up ahead a tiny medieval church beckons to be discovered.
If this is your idea of travelling, then cycling in Cyprus is for you.
In the last few years Cyprus has taken off as a destination for cycling
enthusiasts both as a place to enjoy the sport and as a means to
explore the island.
The island has perfect weather for cycling, especially in the months
between October and April, when temperatures range between
15ÆC and 25ÆC, while annual rainfall is also quite low in comparison
to European countries. What’s more, unlike other European or
Mediterranean countries, the strong headwinds that are a bane to
cyclists, here are rare.
But what makes Cyprus stand out as a heaven for cyclists is its
compactness. It is like a whole continent condensed into a small
island. The third largest island in the Mediterranean, Cyprus combines
attractive beaches with pine-clad peaks, busy modern Europeanised
towns and tranquil old stone villages, vineyards and olive groves
and ancient ruins. The short distances mean that there are rapid
changes of terrain entailing a variety of different road surfaces over
short distances. Within the space of 10 km you can go from rocky
to clay, and steep to flat, enabling you to experience all surfaces
within a short period of time, and making the island into one huge
mountain bike arena. In addition there are no legal barriers to cycling
anywhere on the island except of course on motorways.
Being a world-renowned tourist destination, Cyprus benefits from
a strong tourist infrastructure, such as a wide range of accommodation
to suit all pockets, an excellent road network, and first class services.
An additional attraction is that visiting the island during the winter
months means it is easier to find accommodation and one can
benefit from lower off-season prices.
Cypriots as a whole are friendly people and cyclists can be assured
of a warm welcome, particularly in the more remote villages and
countryside, where modern life has yet to spoil their traditional
hospitality. English is widely spoken throughout the island, but
particularly in the tourist resorts, so asking for directions should
not be a problem.

And just because you’ve spent the day riding along a dusty mountain
trail doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself to a truly civilised dinner.
There’s some fine dining to be had in Cyprus. Cypriot cuisine is
typically Mediterranean with a lot of olive oil, fresh fruit and
vegetables.
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Tavernas specialise in meze, an array of several small dishes offering

a taste of everything at one sitting. Culinary influences have come
from other Eastern Mediterranean countries, while latterly Oriental,
Italian, British and the ubiquitous American fast foods are also in
evidence.

Cyprus wines have been famous since antiquity and are well worth
tasting. The island has a long tradition of winemaking that goes back
over 4,000 years. In ancient times wine was a major source of
wealth for the island. The island supplied the Pharaohs of Egypt and
Cyprus wines were in great demand amongst the ancient Greeks
and Romans. One very old wine, Commandaria, is acknowledged
to be the oldest in the world.
As a whole, traffic in rural areas is very sparse in contrast to the
towns. This is why many routes have been included in this guidebook
as main routes or alternative routes linking villages as well as urban
areas. This is in order to enable the average cyclist to travel on
paved roads thereby avoiding off-road adventures.

Cycling in Cyprus

The bicycle was the normal means of travel on the island right up
to the start of the ‘70s, when motorcars began slowly to take over.
Today, as a result of the efforts of various local authorities and with
assistance from the state, new bicycle paths are continuously being
created. There are currently bicycle paths in all the coastal towns,
as well as in certain suburbs of the capital, Lefkosia (Nicosia),
testimony that people have started to turn to their bicycle not just
for fun or as a sport, but as a means of transport.
In the competitive field, the Cyprus Cycling Federation, which is a
member of the International Cycling Union (UCI), has been organising
road races since 1978 on an annual basis. It also holds a three-day
international mountain bike competition called “Afxentia”, which
attracts famous cyclists from all over Europe.
Things to watch out for in Cyprus

ñ Never forget that driving in Cyprus, in contrast to the rest of

Europe, is on the left-hand side of the road, following the
British system
ñ Always travel in single file, so as not to be a hazard for oncoming
motorists
ñ Avoid main roads or busy urban roads. Choose alternative
roads that are less congested.
ñ Always wear a protective cycle helmet
ñ Always carry the tools you might need for maintenance or
repairs
ñ Be prepared for sudden changes in the weather by packing a
waterproof cover or windbreaker
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The Cycling Guidebook

This guidebook gives information on routes between towns and

regions. But there are also many routes with the same starting or
finishing point for people wishing to spend some time exploring a
single area. The route descriptions concentrate mainly on providing
information about the roads rather than the landscape, although
some references are made to certain beauty spots, buildings or
important historical sites.
For more information on points of cultural or historical interest,
you would be best advised to consult the CTO handbook entitled:
“Cyprus: 10,000 years of history and civilisation”.

Practical details

Each route description indicates the title of the route showing

where the route starts and ends, describes the course from point
to point by altitude and mileage from the starting point.
The total distance is given as well as the difficulty rating of each
route. The latter is calculated based on the average, moderately fit,
cyclist, rather than an athlete who practices the sport competitively.
Recommendations are also made as to the type of bicycle suitable
for the course and the road surface is also described.
The main routes also have the relevant gradient diagrams.
The routes were measured at 5 metre intervals as regards altitude,
and 5km intervals as regards distance.
A map showing the course travelled accompanies each route
description. However, cyclists are also advised to carry with them
a detailed road map of Cyprus in case they wish to go further afield.

Since the Turkish invasion and occupation of the northern part of

the island in 1974, a so-called Green Line divides the areas controlled
by the government of the Republic of Cyprus from the Turkish-
occupied part of the island. The regions near this Green Line have
been avoided as far as possible in order to prevent any accidental
crossings over to the other side, as in such an event the Cyprus
government would not be in a position to guarantee a cyclist’s
safety.

In this leaflet all place names have been rendered with Latin characters,
in accordance with the official system of transliteration of the Greek
alphabet i.e.
Lefkosia = Nicosia,
Lemesos = Limassol,
Ammochostos = Famagusta.

Notes on pronunciation:
‘ai’ – as in ‘e’ (egg)
‘oi’, ‘ei’, ‘y’ – as in ‘i’ (India)
‘ou’ – as in ‘oo’ (tour)
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Main or Connecting Routes

Excursion 1:
Lefkosia-Pitsylia
Route: Agios Mamas grade separated junction 210m, Deftera 275m
(6km), Psimolofou 315m (10km), Episkopeio 340m (13km), Arediou
355m (17km), Malounta 405m (20km), Klirou 430m (21km), Fikardou
890m (30km), Gourri 755m (31.7 km), Farmakas 955m (46km),
Sykopetra 1060m (52km), Palaichori 930m (60km), Askas 915m
(63.5km), Fterikoudi 1040m (66km), Alona 1035m (71km), Platanistasa
975m (73km), “Gefiri tis Panagias” forestry station 530m (84km),
Mitsero 455m (90km), Agrokipia 430m (92.6 km), Arediou 355m
(98km), Episkopeio 340m (102km), Psimolofou 315m (105km),
Deftera 275m (109km), Agios Mamas grade separated junction
210m (115km).
Total distance: 115km Height gain:1265m
Difficulty rate: Quite a difficult course, even though the road is downhill
all the way past the village of Alona. It requires a mountain bike with at
least 21 speeds. A front fork suspension is recommended.
Road condition: A variety of paved roads and dirt roads.
Route description: This course goes through the beautiful landscape
and picturesque villages of the Pitsylia area, famous for its good
wine and smoked meat specialities. Although the route is quite long,
the section past the village of Alona is downhill all the way to
Lefkosia.
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The route follows part of the course from Lefkosia to Machairas

up to the village of Episkopeio, but from there it heads west to the
village of Arediou instead of the village of Politiko.
It gradually climbs from the old Lefkosia-Palaichori road going
through Malounta and Klirou and turns left towards Fikardou.
From Fikardou it goes downhill to Gourri and then turns right on
the road towards Lazanias and Machairas. Just before Lazanias the
route follows the first dirt road to the right, leading to the village
of Farmakas. This dirt road is like a parapet above the cliffs and will
give adrenaline addicts the ride of their lives. From Farmakas the
route continues south to just above Profitis Ilias at Sykopetra. From
there it follows a paved road to the right and heads west to Palaichori.
From the village of Palaichori the route leads to the Lefkosia-Agros
road, turns left and after a short climb turns right to take the road
for Askas, Fterikoudi and Alona, where it turns right heading north
and begins the descent towards Lefkosia. At Alona there is
accommodation and restaurants if you wish to spend the night or
a few more days in the area. After leaving Alona the course descends
towards Platanistasa, passes the “Gefiri tis Panagias” forestry station,
arriving at a right turn that leads east to the villages of Mitsero and
Agrokipia and ultimately coming out at the Lefkosia-Palaichori road.
From there to the left and south, the course reaches the Klirou
District Gymnasium, where it turns right just before Arediou to
meet the old Lefkosia-Palaichori road heading back to Lefkosia in
the opposite direction.
Alternative route: At Gourri, instead of heading towards Lazanias,
take the paved road for Farmakas and Palaichori. Turn right and to
the north from Palaichori, instead of heading towards Askas-Alona,
and start descending to Lefkosia.
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Distance km

LEFKOSIA

Kokkinotrimithia
Astromeritis Strovolos
Akaki
Peristerona
Lakatameia

Deftera

Tseri
Psimolofou
Arediou
Agrokipia
Mitsero Episkopeio
Malounta
Klirou

Platanistasa
Fikardou
Fterikoudi Gourri Mathiatis
Alona

Askas
Palaichori Farmakas

Sykopetra Agioi Vavatsinias

(Profitis 1lias)
Lefkara
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Excursion 2:
Machairas-Pitsylia
Route: Machairas monastery 925m, Gourri 740m (8.5km), Farmakas
955m (15km), Apliki 780m (20km), Palaichori 930m (25km).
Total distance: 25km Height gain:240m
Difficulty rate: Although the entire route is on paved roads, there are
several steep uphills. It requires a street bicycle with at least 14 speeds
or a mountain bike with 21 speeds.
Road condition: For the most part this route is on paved roads.
Route description: This excursion is especially designed to combine
an ascent into the Machairas forest with a descent into Lemesos,
travelling through the Pitsylia area or further up to Troodos,
or even returning to Lefkosia via an alternative route.
From the Machairas monastery the course heads west and passes
through the small villages of Lazanias and Gourri, where the it turns
south to Farmakas.
From Farmakas it heads southwest and descends towards the main
Lefkosia - Palaichori road, with the Palaichori dam to the left.
From there the road climbs to the left to go through Apliki, climbing
steadily for 5km until it reaches Palaichori itself.

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Palaichori

Farmakas
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Excursion 3:
Lefkosia-Solea Valley
Route: Agios Mamas grade separated junction 210m, Agii Trimithias,
260m (12km), Palaiometocho 240m (15km), Meniko 270m (20km),
Kato Moni 400m (30km), Agia Marina 470m (38km), Kapouras
575m (47.5km), Asinou 425m (56.5km), Agios Theodoros 470m
(66.5km), Flasou 345m (70.5km), Evrychou 435m (73.5km), Kaliana
500m (76.5km), Galata 575m (80km), Kakopetria 665m (82.5km),
Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis 850m (85.5km), Stavroulia 1145m (90km),
Koutrafas 220m (122.5km), Nikitari 320m (126.5km), Vyzakia 260m
(131.5km), Orounta 300m (140km), Kato Moni 400m (135km),
Meniko 270m (145km), Palaiometocho 240m (150km), Agios Mamas
grade separated junction 210m (165km).
Total distance: 165km Height gain:1380m
Difficulty rate: A difficult route climbing steadily at a 2% gradient on
average, and maximum 5%. It requires a mountain bike with at least 21
speeds.
Road condition: A combination of paved and unpaved roads.
Route description: This excursion will take you through the Solea
Valley with its traditional architecture and its picturesque Byzantine
churches, some of which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The course follows the same route as that of the Lefkosia - Adelphoi-
Asinou excursion until it reaches the Kapouras picnic site, from
where it takes the alternative route towards Asinou and Agios
Theodoros.
At Agios Theodoros the route crosses the main Lefkosia -Troodos
road and reaches Kato Flasou where it begins to climb southwards
going alongside the Karkotis river bank, and passing through the
villages of Evrychou, Tembria, Kaliana, Galata and Kakopetria.
Keeping on the Kakopetria - Prodromos road, the road starts to
climb towards the Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis monastery until it
reaches a turning to the right leading to the area of Stavroulia. This
part of the road is unpaved and descends in a northerly direction
until it reaches the Linou - Pedoulas road. The view of the Solea
Valley and the Morfou bay to the east is breathtaking.
The Pedoulas - Linou road crosses the main Lefkosia-Troodos road
and then heads in a northeasterly direction to the village of Koutrafas
situated on the banks of the Elia river. The road then climbs towards
the villages of Nikitari and Vyzakia, where it follows the same route
back to Lefkosia via Orounta, Kato Moni, Meniko and Palaiometocho,
ending up at the Agios Mamas grade separated junction.
An alternative route to the Koutrafas-Nikitari route, is to return
to Lefkosia on the main Lefkosia -Troodos road.
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LEFKOSIA
KÔkkinotrimithia
Akaki Strovolos
Astromeritis Peristerona
Palaiometocho
Lakatameia
Orounta
Koutrafas Meniko
Nikitari
Vyzakia
Flasou Agios Theodoros Kato Moni
Asinou Agia Marina
Evrychou

Kaliana
Galata Kapouras
Kakopetria
Ag. NiKolaos
tis Stegis
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Excursion 4:
Lefkosia-Larnaka Tourist Beach
Route: Lefkosia 180m, Lakkia (Latsia) 235m (4km), Nisou 225m
(15km), Dali 215m (17km), Lympia 235m (22km), Larnaka Fire
Department traffic lights 25m (41.5km), port roundabout 10m
(44.4km), Larnaka Tourist Beach 5m (51.5km)
Total distance: 51.5km Height gain:100m
Difficulty rate: The route does not present any difficulties and is ideal
for all types of bicycles with speeds.
Road condition: The entire route is on paved roads.
Route description: This route is convenient for getting from
Lefkosia to Larnaka and the coastal area outside the town. The
course travels along the old Lefkosia-Lemesos road until Nisou and
then on the old Larnaka-Nisou road.
From the traffic lights at the junction of the Lemesos and Athalassa
avenues, the route heads south on the motorway to Lemesos and
Larnaka. After about 1km, it takes the Lakkia (Latsia) exit on the
left, which comes out at the old Lefkosia-Lemesos road. The route
then goes through Lakkia (Latsia) and its industrial area, followed
by the industrial area of Dali.
At Nisou the route turns to the left heading east towards the small
town of Dali. It goes through both Dali and the next village Lympia
and then reaches the old Lefkosia-Larnaka road.
From there it turns right heading northeast and travels parallel to
the Lefkosia-Larnaka motorway until it reaches Rizoelia on the
outskirts of Aradippou. From that point on, the route goes along
the motorway next to the Larnaka industrial area and ends up at
the Agios Georgios traffic lights. The Fire Department traffic lights
are 1km down the road.
Turning left at the Fire Department traffic lights leads to Stratigou
Timagia avenue and the roundabout just outside Larnaka port. The
route then goes north along the coast, past the oil refineries and
the various petroleum companies, and enters the tourist area of
Livadia, Voroklini and Pyla with its camping site in a small eucalyptus
grove. It ends at the Larnaka Tourist Beach a little further down
the road, having covered a distance of 11.5km.

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Distance km
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Lakkia

Nisou Dali

Lympia

LARNAKA

Salt lake
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Excursion 5:
Lefkosia-Lythrodontas-Mosfiloti-Larnaka
Route: Tseriou street roundabout 210m, Tseri 245m (5km),
Analiontas 340m (14km), Lythrodontas 440m (20km), Mathiatis
400m (25km), Sia 300m (34km), Mosfiloti 260m (35km), Psevdas
200m (38.5km), Agia Anna 175m (40km), Kalo Chorio 105m
(46.5km), Kalo Chorio grade separated junction 55m (50km),
Fire Department traffic lights 25m (55km).
Total distance: 55km Height gain:195m
Difficulty rate: An easy route for any bicycle with speeds.
Road condition: Paved roads throughout the entire route.
Route description: This route is an alternative for going from
Larnaka to Lefkosia or vice versa. The monotony of travelling only
on paved roads is broken by going through several villages allowing
for a little sightseeing and rest.
The route begins at the Tseriou street roundabout and goes through
the villages of Tseri, Analiondas and Lythrodontas. It then takes an
easterly course through the villages of Mathiatis, Sia, Mosfiloti,
Psevdas and Agia Anna until it reaches the Kalo Chorio grade
separated junction near the old Larnaka-Kofinou road. There it
turns left and to the northwest to reach the Larnaka Fire Department
traffic lights.

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Distance km

LEFKOSIA

Lakkia

Tseri

Nisou
Analiontas
Kataliontas

Mathiatis
Mosfiloti
Lythrodontas Sia
Psevdas Agia Anna
LARNAKA
Kalo Chorio
Salt lake
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Excursion 6:
Tour of Deryneia
Route: Larnaka Tourist Beach 5m, Dhekeleia 10m (3km), Dhekeleia
power station 20m (5km), Ormideia 20m (9km), Xylofagou 80m (15km),
Potamos Liopetriou 50m (20km), Makronisos 40m (25km), Agia Napa
55m (27.5km), Cape Gkreko 115m (30km), Protaras 60m (45km), Agia
Triada 60m (50km), Paralimni 105m (53km), Deryneia 90m (57.7km),
Frenaros 100m (61.5km), Liopetri 35m (66.5km), Xylofagou 80m (72km),
Dhekeleia power station 20m (80km), Dhekeleia 10m (82km), Larnaka
Tourist Beach 5m (85km).
Total distance: 85km Height gain: 260m
Difficulty rate: An easy course. It requires a street bicycle with speeds.
Road condition: Good quality paved road throughout.
Route description: Even though this route is quite long, it is not difficult
and goes past the most popular beaches of Cyprus. The route travels
along the coast and returns to Larnaka via the “red-soil” villages
(Kokkinochoria) of the free Ammochostos Area (Famagusta). The route
begins at the Larnaka Tourist Beach and heads east along the coastal
road. It turns right at the roundabout just outside the British Sovereign
Base Area of Dhekeleia, and enters the base. It turns right again at the
next roundabout, goes past the Dhekeleia power station and travels along
the outskirts of the village of Ormideia. It then turns right again, climbing
a little as it passes outside the village of Xylofagou.

140
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Distance km

AMMOCHOSTOS

Deryneia
Pergamos Achna Agia Triada
Frenaros
Avgorou Paralimni
Pyla Protaras
Dhekeleia Military Base Ormideia Liopetri Agioi Anargyroi
Agia Napa
Makronissos
Xylofagou
Cape Gkreko

LARNAKA
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Heading towards Agia Napa, the route goes past the fishing shelter of
Potamos Liopetriou and Makronisos and then travels along the main Agia
Napa - Paralimni road. It then turns right and takes the road for Cape
Gkreko along a bicycle path on the right hand side of the road (the side
nearest the sea).
The turning to Cape Gkreko is 4km down the road to the right.
Turning north from Cape Gkreko, the route goes past the Agios Anargyros
picnic site and the Konnos area until it reaches Protaras.
From Protaras the route continues to the village of Agia Triada where
it turns left towards Paralimni. It cuts across Paralimni and reaches the
road leading to Deryneia after turning right and heading north. From
Deryneia the route heads back to Larnaka via the potato-growing “red-
soil” villages of Frenaros and Liopetri, and after Xylofagou follows the
same route back.
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Excursion 7:
Larnaka-Athienou-Lefkosia
Route: Port roundabout 10m, Tsakilero 20m (1.6km), Aradippou
60m (5km), Athienou 190m (19km), Lympia 235m (31km), Dali
215m (37km), Nisou 225m (40km), Kotsiatis 270m (45km), Margi
285m (48.5km), Tseri 245m (54km), Tseriou street roundabout
210m (60km).
Total distance: 60km Height gain: 410m
Difficulty rate: Average. Requires a street bicycle with at least 14
speeds.
Road condition: Paved roads throughout.
Route description: This is an alternative route to the Larnaka-
Lefkosia excursion or vice versa and goes past the village of Athienou
in the Mesaoria plain. The route begins at the Larnaka port roundabout
and heads west along Stratigou Timagia avenue until it reaches the
Tsakkilero traffic lights where it turns right towards Aradippou,
heading northwest. It goes through Aradippou, goes under the
motorway to Paralimni and, keeping in the same direction, skirts
the village of Avdellero before reaching Athienou. From Athienou
the route turns south on the old Lefkosia - Larnaka road up to the
junction of the road to Lympia on the right heading west. From
Lympia it passes through the villages of Dali and Nisou, goes under
the Lefkosia - Lemesos motorway and through the villages of
Kotsiatis and Margi. The route then turns north, goes through Tseri
and ends at the Tseriou street roundabout in the Kokkines area
just outside Lefkosia.
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250
200

Altitude m.
LEFKOSIA 150
100
50
Kokkines 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Distance km

Tseri

Athienou

Margi Nisou Dali

Kotsiatis
Avdellero
Lympia

Aradippou
Tsakilero
Pyrga
Kornos
LARNAKA
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Excursion 8:
Larnaka-Kofinou-Nisou
Route: Port roundabout 10m, Fire Department traffic lights 25m
(2.9km), Zinona - Phaneromeni traffic lights 30m (4.4km),
Phaneromeni traffic lights 35m (7km), airport roundabout 15m
(10km), Meneou 35m (14km), Kiti 35m (16km), Mazotos fuel station
45m (25km), Mazotos 40m (27km), Alaminos 90m (32km), Kofinou
155m (37km), Pyrga 340m (50km), Mosfiloti 295m (53.4km), Alampra
280m (58.2km), Nisou 225m (61km).

Total distance: 61km Height gain: 505m

Difficulty rate: There are a number of steep uphills so the route

requires a street bicycle with at least 14 speeds.

Road condition: Paved roads throughout.

Route description: This excursion goes from Larnaka to Nisou

through the hills of the Kakoradjia region, and are a hard ride.
The route also links up nicely with a number of alternative routes.
Starting at the Larnaka port roundabout, the route travels along
the Stratigos Timagia avenue, crosses the traffic lights at the Fire
Department, and continues straight to the next traffic lights where
it turns left to reach the traffic lights by the Phaneromeni church
on the Larnaka Airport – Meneou road. From there it turns right
and goes south, past the airport roundabout and heads southwest
to Meneou.

Just before Kiti village, it turns right towards Mazotos, which is

about 10km further down after the fuel station. The fuel station
also happens to be the starting point for the Mazotos – Vavatsinia
– Kofinou route. From Mazotos the route continues west towards
Alaminos and reaches Kofinou where it meets the old Lefkosia -
Lemesos road. It turns right and to the north towards Lefkosia, and
from this point on becomes more difficult, owing to a 220m high
vertical climb, which lasts for 6km. After that it is downhill all the
way through the villages of Pyrga, Mosfiloti, Alampra and Nisou.
 450
400
350

Altitude m.
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Distance km
Nisou

Alampra

Mosfiloti
LARNAKA
Pyrga

Salt lake
Stavrovouni
Monastery

Alethriko Meneou

Kiti
Kofinou Perivolia
Mazotos
Alaminos
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Excursion 9:
Kofinou-Lemesos-Pafos
Route: Kofinou 155m, Choirokoitia 185m (5km), Moni 70m (25km),
Amathous 20m (30km), Potamos tis Germasogeias 10m (35km),
Lemesos 10m (40km), Zakaki 10m (45km), Kourion 80m (60km),
Episkopi military base 135m (65km), Happy Valley 25m (67km),
Paramali 80m (70km), Pissouri 200m (81km), Petra tou Romiou
(Aphrodite’s birthplace) 10m (88.5km), Mandria 50m (100km),
Acheleia 55m (105km), Geroskipou 80m (109km), Pafos Stadium
85m (110km).
Total distance: 110km Height gain: 510m
Difficulty rate: A long route without any particularly steep uphills,
although some short distances could be described as such. It requires
a good quality street bike with at least 14 speeds.
Road condition: Good quality paved roads throughout.
Route description: This excursion is designed for strong cyclists.
The entire route is along the old Lefkosia – Lemesos – Pafos road.
The route starts at Kofinou, heading first south and then southwest,
to reach Lemesos after passing through the villages of Choiroikitia,
Moni, Amathous and Potamos tis Germasogeias before arriving in
Lemesos. From Lemesos it goes west towards Zakaki, Fasouri and
Kourion all the way to Petra tou Romiou, from where it goes
northwest ending up near the Pafos stadium.

250

200
Altitude m.

150
Altitude m.

100

50

0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Distance km

LARNAKA

ou
Kofin
PAFOS okoit
ia
kipou Choir
Geros leia
Ache ria asoge
ia Moni
Mand ali Germ Zygi
ri Param ion
Pissou Kour piskopi Amathous
E i
Zakak
Episkopi
Petra tou Romiou Military Base LEMESOS
(Aphrodite’s Birthplace)
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Excursion 10:
Pitsylia-Troodos
Route: Alona 1035m, Polystypos 1080m (4km), Chandria 1170m
(12km), Kyperounta 1115m (13.5km), Karvounas 1190m (19.5km),
Pano Amiantos 1400m (25km), Troodos square 1730m (28.3km).
Total distance: 28.3km Height gain: 695m
Difficulty rate: Even though this is a short route, it has steep uphills
that require a good quality street bicycle with at least 14 speeds, or a
mountain bike with 21 speeds .
Road condition: Paved roads throughout.
Route description: This route connects the areas of Pitsylia and
Troodos. It is an interesting route for visiting the surrounding
villages.
From Alona the route heads southwest, goes through Polystypos
and climbs to the northwest, passing underneath the Madari peak
and reaching Chandria village.
At Chandria it turns right and heads west, through Kyperounta to
reach the crossroads at Karvounas. From Karvounas it heads south
climbing steeply towards Pano Amiantos and then heads west
climbing even more steeply to Troodos square. Before reaching
the square it goes past the picnic sites of Almyrolivado and Livadi
tou Pasa as well as a camping and a picnic site just before the square.

2000

1500
Altitude m.

1000

500

0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Distance km

Kakopetria

Chandria

Polystypos
Karvounas
Kyperounta

Alona
Pano Amiantos

Troodos
Troodos Square
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Excursion 11:
Troodos-Pafos
Route: Troodos square 1730m, Psilo Dendro 1185m (7.2km), Pano
Platres 1150m (7.7km), Mandria 845m (13km), Agios Nikolaos 740m
(22km), Praitori 675m (24km), Kedares 540m (26km), Kidasi 280m
(31.5km), Agios Georgios 185m (39km), Mamonia 165m (41km),
Fasoula 130m (42.5km), Nikokleia 85m (49km), Mandria 40m
(53.7km), Timi 50m (56.7km), Acheleia 55m (60km), Geroskipou
75m (63.5km), Pafos 75m (65km).
Total distance: 65km Heihgt gain: 20m
Difficulty rate: Easy route, mostly downhill. The bike, whether street
bike or mountain bike, should have good brakes.
Road condition: Paved road throughout.
Route description: This excursion links the Troodos area to Pafos
via the picturesque villages in the valley of the Diarizos river.
From Troodos square the route heads south along the main Lemesos-
Troodos road. At Psilo Dendro it turns right for Pano Platres and
then goes on to Kato Platres. Just outside the village it turns right
for Mandria and Pafos.

2000

1500
Altitude m.

1000

500

0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Distance km

Troodos
Troodos Square
Kathikas Panagia

Psilo Dendro
Polemi Pano Platres
Mandria
Galataria Kato Platres
Agios Nikolaos
Tsada Praitori
Kedares
Amargeti
Kidasi
Trachypedoula
PAFOS
Agios Georgios
Geroskipou Mamonia
Asprokremmos Fasoula
Dam
Acheleia Kouris Dam
Timi Nikokleia
Mandria
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Heading southwest the route goes through Mandria and then enters
the Diarizos valley going through the villages of Agios Nikolaos,
Praitori, Kedares, Kidasi, Agios Georgios, Mamonia, Fasoula, Nikokleia,
finally coming out at the old Lemesos-Pafos road. From there it
turns west to reach Pafos via the villages of Mandria, Timi, Acheleia
and Geroskipou.
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Excursion 12:
Troodos square-Kykkos-Stavros tis Psokas
Route: Troodos square 1730m, Prodromos 1450m (9km), Pinewood
1350m (11km), Kykkos 1150m (30km), Stavros tis Psokas 840m
(55km).
Total distance: 55km Height gain: 25m
Difficulty rate: Easy route, with a few uphills and plenty of downhills.
A street bike with speeds is required.
Road condition: Paved roads throughout.
Route description: This excursion links the Troodos area with the
Kykko mountains and enables further trips to the northwest coast
of the island, along the route from Stavros to Pyrgos or Polis.
The excursion begins in Troodos square and climbs to the west for
about 2.5 kilometres when it reaches a turning to the left leading to
Mount Olympos from where it goes downhill to the village of
Prodromos. It then turns right to the Pinewood area and travels
above the village of Pedoulas to reach Kykkos monastery. Here there
is an opportunity to stop at the restaurant before going on to Kampos.
A turning to the left before Kampos leads to Stavros tis Psokas to
the west and 3.5 kilometres further down, another turning to the
left leads to the Cedar Valley. The route continues straight on for
another 16 kilometres until another turning to the left, which leads
to the Stavros tis Psokas forestry station 3 kilometers along the way.
Here there is a restaurant, a hostel, a picnic site and a camping site,
as well as a fenced off area where mouflon (mountain goats) are kept.

2000

1500
Altitude m.

1000

500

0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Distance km

Kampos

Temvria
M a r a t h a s a
Stavros tis Psokas

Kykkos Kalopanagiotis
Monastery
Moutoullas

Pedoulas
Mylikouri
Pinewood
Prodromos

Asprogia
Troodos
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Excursion 13:
Stavros tis Psokas-Pyrgos
Route: Stavros 840m, Agios Georgios military camp 540m (26km),
Pyrgos 20m (40km).

Total distance: 40km Height gain: 10m

Difficulty rate: A relatively easy route as it is mostly downhill.

Any kind of bike with speeds and brakes in good condition will do.
Road condition: Good quality paved road throughout.
Route description: This excursion is another alternative from
Stavros tis Psokas instead of going to the village of Panagia and
Pafos. This excursion leads to Pyrgos in the Tilliria region.
The route starts at the Stavros tis Psokas forestry station. It climbs
a little to the north until it reaches a fork. The right-hand road leads
east to Kykkos, while the road to the left heads west to Pomos and
Kato Pyrgos. The latter is a winding downhill road, which emerges
at the military camp of Agios Georgios above the Turkish enclave
of Kokkina. From there the route turns right heading east to reach
the coastal road and Pyrgos 6 kilometres later.

Kokkina
K. Pyrgos

Pachyammos Pigenia

P. Pyrgos

Agios Georgios
900
800
700
Altitude m.

600
500
400
300
200
100
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

Distance km

Stavros tis Psokas

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Excursion 14:
Stavros tis Psokas-Panagia-Pafos
Route: Stavros 840m, Agia (camping side) 650m (9km), Panagia
890m (20km), Asprogia 645m (27km), Kannaviou 400m (32km),
Agios Dimitrianos 540m (36km), Psathi 525m (38km), Polemi 520m
(40km), Kallepeia 620m (45km), Tsada 560m (50km), Mesogi 310m
(53km), Pafos 70m (65km).
Total distance: 65km Height gain: 475m
Difficulty rate: Despite being mostly downhill, there are quite a few
steep uphills particularly on the paved parts of the road. A mountain bike
with 21 speeds is recommended.
Road condition: A variety of surfaces consisting of both paved and
dirt roads.
Route description: This excursion links the mountainous areas of
Troodos and Kykkos with Pafos.
From the forestry station at Stavros tis Psokas, the dirt road heads
in a southwesterly direction going through one of the most beautiful
regions of the island. Uphills and downhills alternate until the camping
site at Agia from where the road starts to climb steadily to the end
of the forest, a little outside Panagia, at the picnic site in Monasilakkas,
where the dirt road ends. The road then climbs a little further up
to the largest village in the area, Panagia, the birthplace of Archbishop
Makarios III, the first President of Cyprus. The Monastery of Panagia
Chrysorrogiatissa is situated near this village.
The route continues towards Pafos, going through the villages of
Asprogia, Kannaviou, Agios Dimitrianos, Psathi, Polemi, Kallepeia,
Tsada and Mesogi.

Stavros tis Psokas

1000

800
Altitude m.

600

400

200 Agia
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Distance km
Panagia
Asprogia
Kannaviou
Agios Dimitrianos
Psathi
Polemi
Kallepeia
Tsada

Mesogi

PAFOS
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Excursion 15:
Polis-Pyrgos
Route: Polis 30m, Gialia 30m (12km), Nea Dimmata 25m (14km),
Pomos 35m (20km), Pachyammos 80m (24km), Pyrgos 20m (48km).
Total distance: 48km Height gain: 130m
Difficulty rate: Easy and almost flat road with only one uphill past
Kokkines. There are often strong onshore winds in the area, particularly
in the afternoon. A street bike with at least 14 speeds is required.
Road condition: Good quality paved roads throughout.
Route description: This excursion, together with the routes from
Pafos, links Pyrgos with Polis and Pafos.
The route begins in Polis and travels along the coast in a northeasterly
direction to Pachyammos. It then does a little detour, climbing up
into the mountains in a southerly direction in order to by-pass the
Turkish enclave of Kokkines, after which it goes downhill to pick
up the coastal road again to Pyrgos.

160
140
120
Altitude m.

100
80
60
40
20
0
0 10 20 30 40 50
Distance km

Kokkina
Pachyammos
Pyrgos
Pomos

Agios Georgios
Nea Dimmata

Gialia

Argaka

Polis
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Excursion 16:
Pafos-Pegeia-Polis
Route: Pafos 30m, Pegeia 200m (15km), Kathikas 610m (23km),
Prodromi 25m (35km), Polis 30m (37km).
Total distance: 37km Height gain: 615m
Difficulty rate: A rather tough route for the average cyclist but
can be achieved with some effort and on a good bike (either a street
bike or a mountain bike) with speeds.
Road condition: Good quality paved roads throughout.
Route description: This route goes from Pafos to Polis, the main
town of the Chrysochou bay.
The route begins in Kato Pafos and goes along the coastal road in
a northwesterly direction until the crossroads at Coral Bay, where
it turns right. It then climbs to Pegeia, known for its fountain.
The route continues climbing through the village, which offers a
spectacular view of the west coast. It then enters the forest and
travels northeast to the village of Kathikas from where it heads
north to Prodromi and finally to Polis.

Fontana Amoroza

CHRYSOCHOU BAY
Baths of Aphrodite Polis
A

Prodromi
K

700
A

600
500
Altitude m.
M

400
300
200
A

100
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
S

Distance km

Ag. Georgios Kathikas

Pegeia
Polemi

Coral Bay

PAFOS
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Excursion 17:
Pafos-Agios Georgios, Pegeia-Lara-Baths of
Aphrodite
Route: Pafos 30m, Agios Georgios 25m (10km), Avakas 10m (12km),
Lara 30m (17km), Fontana Amorosa 15m (31km), Baths of Aphrodite
20m (37km).
Total distance: 37km.
Difficulty rate: A route, which becomes very difficult on some uphills
because of the uneven surface. A high-quality mountain bike is required
with front fork suspension.
Road condition: A variety of surfaces consisting of both paved and
dirt roads.
Route description: This excursion goes along the Akamas peninsula
and the Avakas gorge.
This route begins at Kato Pafos and head northwest along the
coastal road. At the crossroads between Coral Bay and Pegeia it
goes straight to Agios Georgios. A little before the chapel of Agios
Georgios on the right and south is a turning along a dirt road for
the Akamas area. After about 2 kilometres the route goes over a
small bridge at the Avga or Avakas riverbed. From there signposts
lead along a path to the right to the Avakas gorge.
Going straight leads to Lara. Straight past Lara is a turning to the
right to the chapel of Agios Kononas where there is drinking water.
From Agios Kononas the route heads south to meet the road going
over the Akamas ridge, it crosses the road from Smigies to the
Akamas lighthouse and goes downhill to Fontana Amorosa.
This road goes along the coast in a southeasterly direction to the
Baths of Aphrodite and the beach with a CTO Tourist Pavilion.

CHRYSOCHOU BAY
Fontana Amoroza

Baths of Aphrodite

Polis
A

Lara
K
A
M
A

Avakas gorge
S

Kathikas
Ag. Georgios

Pegeia
Tsada

Coral Bay

PAFOS
Lefkosia Routes
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Lefkosia Routes

Excursion 1:
Lefkosia-Machairas-Lythrodontas-Lefkosia
Route: Agios Mamas grade separated junction 210m, Deftera 275m
(6km), Psimolofou 315m (10km), Episkopeio 340m (13km), Politiko
385m (15km), Filani 545m (20km), Machairas monastery 950m
(31.2km), Agios Onoufrios 685m (36km), Mantra tou Kampiou
665m (38.4km), Lythrodontas 440m (46km), Analiontas 375m
(52.5km), Tseri 285m (61km), Tseriou street roundabout 210m
(66km).
Total distance: 66km Height gain: 705m
Difficulty rate: A relatively difficult course climbing steadily for about
15km.It requires a mountain bike with a minimum of 21 speeds.
Road condition: A combination of paved and unpaved roads
Route description: Cyclists have the opportunity to visit the
Machairas forest, the Machairas monastery, as well as the site where
a local hero died in the struggle against British rule, Gregoris
Afxentiou .

LEFKOSIA
Palaiometocho

1000 Lakatameia
800
Altitude m.

600

400

200 Deftera
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Tseri
Distance km

Psimolofou

Episkopeio

Politiko

Analiontas
Filani

Ag. Onoufrios
Mantra
tou Kampiou
Machairas Monastery
Lythrodontas
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The course starts at the Agios Mamas grade separated junction,

between Lakatameia and Strovolos and then heads south travelling
through the villages of Kato and Pano Deftera. From there, it goes
along the old road to Psimolofou, travelling through agricultural
land, to reach the villages of Episkopeio and Politiko, near Agios
Irakleidios monastery. From there it heads towards Filani and
Machairas. The route from Politiko to Machairas monastery is a
steady uphill, while that from Filani to Machairas monastery is a dirt
track.

At a distance of 4km outside Politiko the road to the right leads to

the village of Lazanias, while that to the left to the Agia Skepi chapel
and the Machairas Monastery’s Educational Centre. After a mild
ascent for about 3km , it comes across the Machairas quarry, from
where a difficult climb begins going all the way up to the monastery.
Just before the monastery, is the underground hideout of Gregoris
Afxentiou, a Cypriot freedom fighter against the British. The road
from here on is paved.

West of the monastery and to the right, is the road that leads to
the villages of Lazanias, Gourri and Farmakas and joins up with the
Lefkosia – Pitsylia route. This route continues to the left and east
and then once more turns to the north and starts descending.
After 6km it goes past the Agios Onoufrios chapel and 3km further
on it reaches the picnic site of Mantra tou Kampiou where public
toilets and water are available. This is the official site of the 7km
mountain bike piste of the Cyprus Cycling Federation, where the
international “Afxentia” race is held every year on the first weekend
of March.

Past the picnic site, the course heads east on 6km of dirt road
towards Lythrodontas. On the outskirts of the village the course
turns north towards Analiontas, Tseri and Strovolos. Strovolos
avenue leads back to Lefkosia.
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Excursion 2:
Lythrodontas-Kionia-Lythrodontas
Route: Lythrodontas 440m, Kyprovasa 435m (6km), Vavatsinia
890m (17.5km), Kionia picnic site 1260m (25km), Machairas monastery
950m (30km), Agios Onoufrios 685m (35km), Mantra tou Kampiou
665m (37.4km), Lythrodontas 440m (45km).
Total distance: 45km Height gain:890m
Difficulty rate: A very difficult course with steep uphills and sudden,
lengthy descents. It requires a mountain bike with 24 speeds and
a front fork suspension.
Road condition: A major part of the course is on rough dirt tracks.
Route description: The route offers one of the most beautiful
views that the Machairas mountains have to offer.The scenery
changes at Dipotamos Valley,Larnaka bay and the Mesaoria plains
with Lefkosia at the centre and the Pentadaktylos mountains in the
distance. The route starts from the central square of the village of
Lythrodontas and heads left towards Kyprovasa just outside the
village on the road to Machairas, going through olive groves typical
of the area. From Kyprovasa, the course turns to the west towards
Profitis Ilias.At the junction with the road leading to Profitis Ilias
the route continues to the left heading south towards Vavatsinia.It’s
worth stopping here to quench your thirst at the Petris water
fountain.

1400
1200
1000
Altitude m.

800
600
400
200
0
0 10 20 30 40 50
Distance km

Fikardou Ag. Onoufrios

Gourri Mantra Lythrodontas
tou Kampiou

Machairas
Monastery

Kionia
Kyprovasa

Profitis Ilias
Vavatsinia
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After a steady 6km climb, the route reaches the paved Lefkara-
Vavatsinia road. The village of Vavatsinia itself is situated a short
distance away to the right.
Once inside the village, and after turning right for Machairas, the
steep paved road becomes a dirt road. It goes past the Moutti of
Pelekanou peak and carries on a relatively flat bit of road until it
reaches the Kionia picnic site.
After Kionia the road is downhill for about 10km and leads to the
chapel of Agios Onoufrios.From there, the road heads back to
Lythrodontas via the picnic site of Mantra tou Kampiou, at first
paved but then becoming a dirt track.
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Excursion 3:
Lefkosia-Adelfoi Forest-Asinou
Route: Agios Mamas grade separated junction 210m, Palaiometocho
240m (15km), Meniko 270m (20km), Kato Moni 400m (30km),
Agia Marina 470m (38km), Kapouras 575m (47.5km), Kannavia 785m
(50km), Agia Eirini 860m (53.5km), Spilia 1100m (58.6 km), Asinou
420m (83km).
Total distance: 83km Height gain: 975m
Difficulty rate: A difficult course with an average gradient of 2% but
not greater than 5%.The course requires a mountain bike with 21 speeds.
Road condition: A variety of surfaces of both paved roads and dirt
roads.
Route description: This excursion takes cyclists from the outskirts
of Lefkosia to the forest of Adelfoi and past the early Byzantine
church of Panagia Forviotissa (Asinou).
The route’s starting point is the junction on the outskirts of
Lakatameia near the “Metro” supermarket. The route heads west
for about half a kilometre before it reaches the Lakatameia bicycle
path on the banks of the Pediaios riverbed. The bicycle path ends
south on Agios Georgios street, where it turns right and west
reaching the traffic lights on the Lefkosia-Palaichori road. Almost
exactly opposite the traffic lights lies the road that leads to the
village of Agioi Trimithias and then towards Palaiometocho and
Meniko. From Meniko the route follows a dirt road before reaching
the paved road just outside the village of Kato Moni. From there
Mitsero quarry is visible to the southeast and the Troodos mountains
to the southwest.
From Kato Moni the route heads north on the Peristerona-
Platanistasa road. It climbs for a short distance then turns right
towards the village of Agia Marina. From Agia Marina it passes
through the village of Agios Georgios, and past the Kapoura picnic
site and the villages of Kannavia and Spilia.
There is a dirt road at the entrance of Spilia and to the right that
leads to Asinou and the area that EOKA (the movement fighting
for the independence of Cyprus from the British) was most active
in.The dirt road travels north through the Adelfoi forest for 23km
and leads to the Byzantine church Panagia Forviotissa in Asinou.
(An alternative road for Asinou is the 9km forest road just after
the Kapouras picnic site to the west.)
After Asinou (3km), along a paved road, is the village of Nikitari
where road signs lead back to Lefkosia through the villages of
Vyzakia and Orounta. This part of the road is not paved and from
Orounta the course turns north on the Peristerona-Platanistasa
road towards Kato Moni for the return journey to Lefkosia.
An alternative and less complicated route is via Orounta and
Peristerona and back to Lefkosia along the main Lefkosia-Morfou
road.
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1400
1200
1000
Altitude m.

800
600
400
200
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Distance km

LEFKOSIA
Palaiometoho
Peristerona Lakatameia
Meniko
Agioi Trimithias

Nikitari Vyzakia Orounta

Agia Marina
Kato Moni
Asinou
Agios Georgios

Kapouras
ADELFOI FOREST

Kannavia
Spilia
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Excursion 4:
National Forest Park Athalassa
Difficulty rate: An easy route for all types of bicycle.
Road condition: Paved road throughout.
Route description: National Forest Park Athalassa was given a
16km long bicycle path on the initiative of the Forestry Department.
It is a popular area for the inhabitants of the capital, who go there
to exercise or just for fun.
National Forest Park Athalassa is located south of Lefkosia and to
the east of the Lefkosia - Lemesos motorway.

Kaimakli

Ag. Dometios LEFKOSIA

Egkomi

Makedonitissa Aglangia

Strovolos

National Forest
Park Athalassa
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Excursion 5:
Lakatameia and Strovolos bicycle paths
Difficulty rate: An easy route for all types of bicycle
Road condition: Unpaved but smooth path.

Route description: The Lakatameia and Strovolos Municipalities

havecreated an 8km long bicycle path along the banks of the Pediaios
river, from Lakatameia all the way to the Presidential Palace.

LEFKOSIA

Ag. Dometios

Egkomi

Makedonitissa

Strovolos

Archangelos Michail
Monastery

Lakatameia
Lemesos Routes
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Lemesos Routes

Excursion 1:
Lemesos-Ancient Amathous
Route: Lemesos coast, Germasogeia tourist area 5km, ancient
Amathous 10km, Agia Varvara 11km
Total distance: 11km
Difficulty rate: An easy ride for all types of bicycles.
Road condition: Entirely paved.
Route description: This route is a bicycle tour of Lemesos.
There are very few variations in level and are not worth mentioning.
It takes cyclists through the tourist area of Germasogeia, ancient
Amathous and the nearby chapel of Agia Varvara with its eucalyptus
grove and its lovely beach.
The route begins from the old port of Lemesos and heads northeast
along the coast. It goes through the tourist area of Germasogeia
with its many shops, nightclubs, restaurants, hotels and traditional
tavernas. The route ends at the archaeological site of Amathous.
A short distance down the road is the old chapel of Agia Varvara,
once a favourite spot for local fishermen. Just opposite the chapel
there is a beautiful eucalyptus grove that provides plenty of shade
for swimmers.

Germasogeia Mouttagiaka
Agia Varvara

Ag. Athanasios
Governor’s
Amathous Beach

Mesa Geitonia

LEMESOS

Old Port
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Excursion 2:
Ancient Amathous-Governor’s Beach
Route: Ancient Amathous, Moni cement factory 6km, Agios Georgios
Alamanos river 11km, Governor’s Beach 15km.
Total distance: 15km.
Difficulty rate: Hard and uneven surface.It requires a good quality
mountain bike with 24 speeds and front fork suspension.
Road condition: Apart from the first 5km of paved roads, the rest
of the route is on an uneven surface.
Route description: This excursion is for mountain bike fanatics
who will appreciate the technical difficulties involved. Although
there are few level changes, the fact that a large part is on rocky
ground calls for a good sense of balance and technical skills.
This route starts where the Lemesos-ancient Amathous route ends
and goes in the same direction along the old Lemesos-Lefkosia road
for 5km until it reaches the Moni flyover. There it turns off onto
a dirt road to the right and heads south towards the coast. It goes
past a number of industrial units as well as the Moni quarry where
it turns left heading east.This part of the route is full of cycling thrills,
ending up at Governor’s Beach.

Parekklisia Monagroulli

Moni

Governor’s
Agia Varvara Beach
Agios Georgios Alamanos
Monastery
Amathous
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Half way along the route, about 4km, is a biological waste-processing

unit. Just before the uphill leading to the unit, there is a narrow
path carved out of the cliff on the right, which descends to the dry
riverbed of Agios Georgios Alamanos. The road at the riverbed is
smoother and heads north for about 600m before turning right to
get across. It is not far from there to the coast, with Governor’s
Beach 5km away.
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Excursion 3:
Lemesos-Fasouri-Pachna-Lemesos
Route: Port traffic lights 20m, Zakaki 25m (1km), Asomatos 30m
(5km), Fasouri 40m (7.5km), Kourion 40m (14km), Kourion Stadium
115m (15km), Sanctuary of Apollon Ylatis 120m (17.3km), Episkopi
military base 150m (20km), Happy Valley 50m (22.4km), Paramali
50m (26km), Avdimou 100m (30km), Prastio 400m (35km), Agios
Amvrosios 580m (47.7km), Kivides 615m (51km), Souni 530m
(55km), Kantou 170m (61km), Erimi 115m (63.4km), Kolossi 95m
(65.4km), Kolossi castle 70m (66.1km), Fasouri 40m (70km),
Asomatos 30m (72km), Zakaki 30m (76km), port traffic lights 20m
(77km).
Total distance: 77km Height gain: 660m
Difficulty rate: It is a relatively long route but it does not present any
particular difficulty except for a few steep uphills, which require a bicycle
with speeds.
Road condition: Good quality, paved roads throughout.

700
600
500
Altitude m.

400
300
200
100
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Distance km

Ag. Amvrosios
Pachna
Kivides

Souni
Kouris Dam
Prastio
y son
alle Ga
rri
yV pi LEMESOS
Paramali app k o
H is
Avdimou Ep Kantou
Zakaki
Episkopi Erimi
Sanctuary of Kourion Kolossi
Apollon Ylatis

Fasouri
Asomatos Salt lake
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Route description: The excursion goes through the western villages

of the Lemesos district. It travels past traditional wine-producing
villages, goes along the picturesque Fasouri road where the cypress
trees growing on either side form a canopy of leaves overhead, and
drives past important archaeological sites like that of Kourion.
From the Lemesos port traffic lights, the route heads west towards
Zakaki. For about 15km the landscape consists of citrus orchards.
Asomatos village and Fasouri settlement are the main orange-
producing areas of Lemesos. Along the old Lemesos-Pafos road,
the route goes past the chapel of Agios Ermogenis, the entrance
to the archaeological site of Kourion and the popular Kourion
beach.It then climbs steeply for about 1km and arrives at the Ancient
Stadium of Kourion and the Sanctuary of Apollo Ylatis.
Next, the route goes past the military base of Episkopi and the
village of Paramali, where it starts to climb to the north towards
Avdimou and Prastio until it reaches Pachna, the main wine-producing
village of the region.The village is full of vineyards, as are the following
villages of Agios Amvrosios and Kivides, which are smaller in size
and population.
After Kivides the route is downhill and offers a spectacular view to
the east of the town and bay of Lemesos spread out below in all
its glory as well as the Akrotiri peninsula and the bay of Episkopi.
The straight road that leads to Souni and Kantou is relaxing and
enables one to enjoy the countryside. Shortly after Kantou is Erimi,
a village located on the old Lemesos - Pafos road.From there the
route turns left in an easterly direction, and then right to Kolossi
and its medieval castle. The return journey to Lemesos is via Fasouri.
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Excursion 4:
Germasogeia-Kalo Chorio-Polemidia
Route: Germasogeia 50m, Germasogeia dam 130m (4.2km),
Akrounta 140m (7.5km), Dierona 455m (21.5km), Arakapas 385m
(23.7km), Kalo Chorio 690m (32.4km), Agios Mamas 560m (41.8km),
Kapileio 495m (44.2km), Korfi 580m (50km), Polemidia - Lemesos
90m (63.5km).
Total distance: 63.5km Height gain: 840m
Difficulty rate: Average.It requires a mountain bike with at least
21 speeds.
Road condition: A combination of paved and dirt roads.
Route description: This excursion goes through the eastern villages
of the Lemesos district as well as some of the mountain villages in
the foothills of the Pitsylia region, such as Agros. You can also go
down towards Palaichori along theroutes of the Lefkosia district.
The route heads north starting at the Germasogeia roundabout.
It climbs through the village, goes past the Germasogeia dam and
the villages of Akrounta, Dierona and Arakapas.

800
700
600
Altitude m.

500
400
300
200
100
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Distance km

Ag. Mamas
Arakapas
Kalo Chorio
Kapileio Dierona

Korfi

Akrounta
Kouris Dam Germasogeia Dam

Germasogeia

Polemidia
LEMESOS
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At Arakapas, the route turns west and continues climbing steadily

to the village of Kalo Chorio where it meets the Lemesos - Pitsylia
road. Heading in the direction of Lemesos, a short distance down
the road and to the right, is the dirt road that leads to Agios Mamas.
From Agios Mamas the route begins to descend along a paved road
passing through the villages of Kapileio and Korfi to reach the
roundabout of Polemidia on the outskirts of Lemesos.
Larnaka-Ammochostos Routes
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Larnaka-Ammochostos Routes

Excursion 1:
Larnaka Tourist Beach-Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque-
Meneou

Route: Larnaka Tourist Beach 5m, Larnaka 5m (10km), Hala Sultan

Tekke Mosque 5m (15km), Meneou 10m (18km).
Total distance: 18km.
Difficulty rate: An easy route, ideal for all bicycles.
Road condition: Good quality paved roads throughout.
Route description: This excursion is a cycling tour of Larnaka.
The route begins from the Larnaka Tourist Beach and heads south
to the Larnaka port roundabout along the bicycle path on the left
hand side of the road. It continues straight, goes along Athinon
avenue (Finikoudes Promenade), past Larnaka castle and Mackenzie
beach, and turns west to get onto the Larnaka airport road turning
left at the traffic lights. The route goes past the airport roundabout
and shortly afterwards turns right to the Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque.
Here there is a restaurant and a picnic site in the nearby wood.
Going straight on leads to Meneou.

Aradippou
Livadia

LARNAKA
Ag. Lazaros

Salt lake
Hala Sultan
Tekke Mosque

Dromolaxia

Meneou
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Alternative route: To make the trip slightly longer, take the road
from Meneou to the coast heading southeast, get on the main
coastal road that goes past the Kiti Medieval Tower. Then turn
right heading northwest through the villages of Pervolia and Kiti
and back to Meneou.
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Excursion 2:
Rizoelia Forest
Difficulty rate: Easy to average route on unpaved roads. It requires
a mountain bike with 21 speeds. Front fork suspension recommended.
Road condition: Unpaved.
Route description: The small forest of Rizoelia is next to the
roundabout on the outskirts west of Aradippou.
There are plenty of dirt roads for mountain biking fanatics and for
those who love riding in a beautiful forest or want to enjoy the
view from the top of the hill.

Aradippou

Kalo Chorio
LARNAKA
Rizoelia Forest
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Excursion 3:
Voroklini hill
Difficulty rate: Various levels of difficulty. It requires a mountain bike
with at least 21 speeds and front fork suspension.
Road condition: Unpaved road.
Route description: The Gerakomoutis hill, situated at 207m above
sea level and with a chapel dedicated to Profitis Ilias, offers exciting
routes as well as magnificent views over Larnaka bay.

Troulloi

Pyla
Avdellero

Profitis Ilias

Voroklini
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Excursion 4:
Agia Napa-Pyrgos Xylofagou
Route: Agia Napa 10m, Potamos Liopetriou 15m (10km), Xylofagou
Medieval Tower 97m (16km), Agia Napa 10m (32km).
Total distance: 32km
Difficulty rate: An easy route but it requires a 21-speed mountain bike.
Road condition: A combination of paved and unpaved roads.
Route Description: This excursion does the round from Agia
Napa to Xylofagou and comes back along the Xylofagou - Agia Napa
road.
The route begins at the little harbour of Agia Napa and climbs
towards the north until it reaches the traffic lights where it turns
left and to the west, going along the bicycle path on the left hand
side of the road. It then goes past Makronisos on the dirt road that
leads to the Agia Thekla chapel and the fishing shelter by the Potamos
Liopetriou.
Heading south it goes round Cape Pyla, until it reaches the Xylofagou
Medieval Tower. From there it takes a northern course to reach
the outskirts of Xylofagou and turns right and to the east taking
the Xylofagou - Agia Napa road back to Agia Napa.

Liopetri

Agia Napa

Xylofagou

Potamos
Liopetriou

Xylofagou Tower
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Excursion 5:
Kofinou-Larnaka
Route: Kofinou 155m, Alethriko 55m (10km), Kalo Chorio grade
separated junction 55m (20km), Fire Department traffic lights 25m
(25km).

Total distance: 25km Height gain:5m

Difficulty rate: An easy route ideal for all types of bicycles with speeds.
Road condition: Good quality, paved roads throughout.
Route description: This route links the route from Kofinou to
Larnaka and vice versa, because Kofinou is often the start or end
of a number of routes.
This excursion starts at the village of Kofinou and heads northeast.
It travels along the outskirts of the villages of Menogeia and Anglisides,
goes through the village of Alethriko and reaches the grade separated
junction at Kalo Chorio, ending at the Fire Department traffic lights
in Larnaka.

180
160
140
120
Altitude m.

100
80
60
40
20
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Distance km

Nisou

Alampra

Mosfiloti

Kalo Chorio LARNAKA

Pyrga

Stavrovouni
Monastery Meneou Salt lake
Alethriko

Kofinou Perivolia
Mazotos
Alaminos
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Excursion 6
Mazotos-Vavatsinia-Kofinou
Route: Mazotos fuel station 45m, Zygi 15m (18.5km), Psematismenos
115m (24km), Choirokoitia 220m (28.5km), Vavla 495m (37km),
Lageia 440m (39.5km), Ora 540m (45.7km), Vavatsinia 855m (56km),
Pano Lefkara 595m (66.2km), Skarinou 115m (75km), Kofinou 150m
(80km).
Total distance: 80km Height gain: 965m
Difficulty rate: A difficult route with long but not very steep uphills. It
requires a 16-speed street bicycle.
Road condition: Paved roads throughout.
Route description: This route travels along the western coastal
district of Larnaka and then climbs towards the hillside villages of
the region, going past the archaeological site of Choirokoitia and
ending at Kofinou.
The route begins at the Mazotos fuel station on the outskirts of
the village and continues on the road towards the villages of Agios
Theodoros and Zygi to the southwest. It travels along the coast
until it reaches Zygi.
From there the road climbs to the north towards Psematismenos,
crosses the Lefkosia - Lemesos motorway over the footbridge, and
reaches the archaeological site of Choirokitia.
The route continues in a northwestern direction, going through
the village of Choirokitia and, climbing steadily, goes through the
villages of Vavla, Lageia and Ora.
From Ora it turns right and after 10km, heading first north and
then northwest, reaches Vavatsinia. Vavatsinia is a good spot to
rest and have a snack before heading back down to Kofinou via the
villages of Pano Lefkara and Skarinou. Kofinou is a 5km ride to the
north of Skarinou on the old Lefkosia - Lemesos road.
Alternative route: From Vavla the route turns right and climbs
up to the village of Kato Drys (6km), then three kilometers later
gets on the Skarinou -Vavatsinia road, just below Pano Lefkara.
This route is 22km shorter.

1000

800
Altitude m.

600

400

200

0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Distance km
 Vavatsinia
Stavrovouni
Monastery

Ora Pano Lefkara

Kato Lefkara
Vavla
Lageia Kato Drys

Skarinou Kofinou
Mazotos
Choirokoitia

Agios Theodoros
Psematismenos

Zygi
Pafos-Polis Routes
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Pafos-Polis Routes

Excursion 1:
Geroskipou-Tsada-Pafos
Route: Geroskipou 75m, Agia Marinouda 150m (3km), Marathounta
280m (8km), Stavros tis Minthas (golf course) 520m (12km), Tsada
660m (15km), Mesogi 310m (18km), Pafos 70m (24km).
Total distance: 24km.
Difficulty rate: Not very difficult, but not easy either. A mountain bike
of 21 speeds is required.
Road condition: A variety of surfaces of both paved and dirt roads.
Route description: This excursion goes from Geroskipou to the
Monastery of Stavros tis Minthas and to the golf course, the village
of Tsada, ending in Pafos.
The route starts from the centre of Geroskipou and goes towards
Lemesos, travelling along the old Lemesos-Pafos road. Between
Geroskipou and Koloni is a turning to the left leading to Agia
Marinouda in the north. The route goes through the village and
climbs in the same direction to reach the village of Marathounta.
From there it turns right and climbs towards the village of Episkopi
in the Pafos district. Just before reaching the top of the hill, it takes
the dirt road to the left and north, which leads to the golf course
and the monastery of Stavros tis Minthas. A paved road begins from
here and 3 kilometres to the left it reaches the village Tsada.
From Tsada it is downhill to Pafos along the Pafos-Polis road.

Tsada
Stavros tis
Minthas
Kissonerga
E z o u s a

Mesogi
Lempa

Armou
Chlorakas

Marathounta
Episkopi
PAFOS

Agia Marinouda
Geroskipou
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Excursion 2:
Kato Pafos-Timi forest
Route: Pafos port 5m, Geroskipou Tourist Beach 5m (4km), Timi
coast 5m (12km).
Total distance: 12km.
Difficulty rate: A mountain bike is required.
Road condition: A variety of surfaces consisting of both paved and
dirt roads.
Route description: This excursion is actually a bicycle tour of the
Pafos area. It goes along the coastal front of Kato Pafos, past the
Geroskipou Tourist Beach and ends at Timi beach next to Pafos
airport and the nearby eucalyptus grove.
The route starts off at Pafos harbour and heads in a southeasterly
direction, travelling along the coast on a bicycle path on the right-
hand side of the road after the Pafos Beach Hotel to the Geroskipou
Tourist Beach. From there it goes along a dirt road up to the Pafos
airport fence and crosses (on foot) the Ezousa riverbed. The route
then follows the airport fence, heading first north and then east,
to join the paved road to the airport. At that point the route turns
right towards the sea and a bit further down reaches the small bay
and beach of Timi and the eucalyptus grove with its picnic site.

Konia

PAFOS
Geroskipou
sa

u
zo
E

Timi

Timi’s Forest
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Excursion 3:
Polis-Neo Chorio-Akamas lighthouse
Route: Polis 30m, Lakki 5m (5km), Neo Chorio 180m (10km),
Smigies picnic site 250m (12km), Akamas lighthouse 210m (22km).
Total distance: 22km.
Difficulty rate: A difficult route. A mountain bike with at least 21
speeds is required. Front fork suspension is recommended.
Road condition: Varied surfaces consisting of both paved and dirt
roads.
Route description: The greatest advantage of the Polis area, as
far as cycling is concerned, is its proximity to the Akamas peninsula.
The route begins in Polis and heads west towards Lakki and the
Baths of Aphrodite. Shortly after Lakki and just before the Baths
it turns south and climbs towards Neo Chorio. The route goes
through the village and then heads west. The road becomes a dirt
road just outside the village. It passes the Smigies picnic site, which
is the last stop for water.
From Smigies the route climbs rather steeply and turns right heading
southwest along the slopes of a hill offering alternating views of the
east and west sides of the peninsula. Three kilometres from Smigies
a turning to the right leads to Pyrgos tis Rigainas, while going straight
for another 2 kilometres leads to the road to Lara, Fontana Amorosa
and the Baths of Aphrodite. Continuing along this road lead to the
Akamas lighthouse, the perfect place from where to enjoy a
magnificent sunset, provided you can drive back safely in the dark!
Alternative route: You can return to Polis from the lighthouse
by going along the Fontana Amorosa road to the Baths of Aphrodite.
 pe

Ca
Lighthouse

outis
Arna Fontana Amorosa

Pyrgos tis
Rygainas

Y
Bath’s of Aphrodite A
B
A

C
H
R Y S O C H O U
K
A

Lakki
M

Smigies
Polis
A

Neo Chorio Prodromi

S
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Excursion 4:
Polis-Fasli-Polis
Route: Polis 30m, Androlikou 300m (5km), Fasli 500m (7km),
Smigies 250m (11km), Neo Chorio 180m (13km), Polis 30m (23km).
Total distance: 23km
Difficulty rate: Difficult route with steep uphills and downhills.
A mountain bike with front fork suspension is required.
Road condition: A variety of surfaces.
Route description: From Polis the route heads southwest over
the Polis-Pafos road until it reaches a turning to the right to
Androlikou. Climbing steadily at Xeropotamos, it goes through the
villages of Androlikou and Fasli. It then continues in the same
direction until it reaches another turning to the right at a dirt road,
which goes downhill to the west of the Akamas mountain ridge
until the end of the peninsula. After about 4 kilometres of dirt road
there is another turning to the right, which leads to the Smigies
picnic site and then to Neo Chorio where it takes the paved road
back to Polis.
C

H Y
R B A Argaka
Y S
O C H O U
Baths of Aphrodite

Smigies
Polis
Neo Chorio

Androlikou
Goudi

Fasli Choli
Skoulli
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Excursion 5:
Polis-Agios Merkourios-Argaka-Polis
Route: Polis 30m, Argaka 70m (8km), Agios Merkourios 350m
(15km), Argaka 70m (20km), Polis 30m (28km).
Total distance: 28km.
Difficulty rate: A relatively easy route, despite being on a dirt road.
It requires a mountain bike with front fork suspension.
Road condition: A variety of surfaces.
Route description: This route goes northeast along the Polis-
Pyrgos road. It travels along the coast until a turning to the right
leading to the village of Argaka. The road goes past the front of the
village school and continues straight and south along a dirt road.
It then turns southeast to the picnic site at Agios Merkourios. From
there it goes along a descending forest road to Argaka and back to
Polis.
C

H Y
R B A Argaka
Y S
O C H O U
Baths of Aphrodite
Ag. Merkourios

Neo Chorio Polis

Androlikou
Goudi

Fasli Choli
Skoulli
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Regional Trips in the Troodos Area

Excursion 1:
Troodos-Agios Nikolaos Stegis-Troodos
Route: Troodos square 1730m, Karvounas 1190m (9km), Platania
1090m (10km), Agios Nikolaos 850m (18km), Troodos square
1730m (36km).
Total distance: 36km
Difficulty rate: A very difficult route. It requires a 21-speed mountain
bike in good condition.
Road condition: A variety of surfaces.
Route description: This route descends from Troodos square to
the monastery of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis and climbs steadily from
the chromium quarry on the Troodos - Prodromos road, back to
Troodos square.

Kakopetria

Ag. Nikolaos tis Stegis

Chromion Platania
Mine
Livadi tou Pasia

Karvounas

Troodos
Troodos Square

Kalidonia Psilo
Waterfalls Dentro

Pano Platres
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After the Karvounas crossroads and the Platania picnic site, the
route goes along a forest road (dirt road with a smooth surface)
to Agios Nikolaos. From there the it goes along the paved road
from Kakopetria to Prodromos, turns left and then climbs for one
kilometre more until it reaches the dirt road on the left leading to
Troodos. The dirt road has an uneven surface and climbs steeply
in certain areas, which can be quite challenging. After almost 12
kilometers of steep uphill the route goes past the entrance to the
quarry. It then reaches the Troodos - Prodromos road and turns
left to return to Troodos square.
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Excursion 2:
Troodos-Psilo Dendro-Kalidonia-Troodos

Route: Troodos square 1730m, Psilo Dendro 1185m, (11km),

Kalidonia 1300m, (14km), Troodos square 1730m, (18km).

Total distance: 18km.

Difficulty rate: A relatively easy route apart from the last few kilometres
of steep uphills. A mountain bike with front fork suspension is necessary.

Road condition: A variety of surfaces.

Route description: This excursion heads south from Troodos

square descending to the Psilo Dendro area above Platres.
The road then climbs to the Kalidonia falls and then returns to
Troodos square along the Platres - Troodos road.

Starting at Troodos square the route takes the dirt road to the left
and heads southeast going gradually downhill for 11 kilometers to
the Psilo Dendro area. From there the dirt road goes uphill for
about 3 kilometres to a fork, where the right road leads to the
Kalidonia falls and the left one continues to the Platres - Troodos
road, where another right turn takes you back north to Troodos
square.
Chromion Platania
Mine

Livadi tou Pasia

Karvounas

Troodos
Troodos Square

Kalidonia Psilo
Waterfalls Dendro

Pano Platres
 ...enjoy

and

relax...
 USEFUL INFORMATION
Cyprus Cycling Federation
Olympic House
21, Amfipoleos Str., Office 220, 2025 Lefkosia
Tel: +357 22449870, Fax: +357 22449871
E-mail: ccf@cytanet.com.cy
Cycling Centres / Stations
Cyprus Villages Bike Centre
Tel: +357 24332998, Fax: +357 24332295
E-mail: reservations@cyprusvillages.com.cy
Website: www.cyprusvillages.com.cy
zypernbike@gmx.de
Probike Cycling Cyprus
Kalavasos
Tel: +357 99822718, 24333143
Manager: Mr Frederic Zierke
E-mail: probike@cytanet.com.cy
Bike Cyprus
Tel/Fax: +357 25634093, Mob: +357 99666200
E-mail: info@bikeCyprus.com, Thomas@bikeCyprus.com,
wegmueller@cytanet.com.cy
Website: www.bikeCyprus.com
Manager:Thomas Wegmueller
Bike Cyprus Stations:
Lordos Beach Hotel, Faros Village, Santa Marina Retreat,
St. Raphael Resort, Elias Beach Hotel, Atlantica Miramare Beach Hotel,
Aquarius Beach Hotel, Atlantica Oasis, Park Beach
Radstation Aldiana
Zypernbike, c/o Aldiana Zypern
George Mouskis Ave., Latouros District, CY 7572 Alaminos
Tel: +357 99866610, 24849105, Fax: 24849033
E-mail: info@zypernbike.de, Website: www.zypernbike.de
Zephyros Adventure Sports
Shop No 7, Royal Complex, Tombs of the Kings Road, 8046 Pafos
Tel/Fax: +357 26930037, Mobile: +357 99780239
E-mail: contract@enjoycyprus.com, Website: www.enjoycyprus.com
Gekko Mountain Sport
Andrea Neophytou Str. 11 Kouklia, Pafos 8500
Tel/Fax: +357 26432033, Mobile: +357 96518061/62
E-mail: info@gekkomountainsport.com
Note: Cycling centres are considered as premises manned with full-time personnel
and equipped with all the necessary equipment for cycling, such as adequate
number of bicycles, helmets, accessories, cleaning and storage facility etc. They
also provide satisfactory information concerning routes, car escort service and
support to organised excursions as well as the provision of cycling guide for
organised groups.

USEFUL TELEPHONES
POLICE
FIRE BRIGADE
FIRST AID
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 CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION

OFFICES IN CYPRUS

Lefkosia (Nicosia) Pafos

Cyprus Tourism Organisation a) Gladstonos 3
(Head Office) CY-8046 Pafos
Leoforos Lemesou 19, Tel: 26 93 28 41
Lefkosia, Cyprus
Postal address: b) Poseidonos Ave. 63A
P.O. Box 24535, CY-1390 CY-8042 Kato Pafos
Lefkosia (Nicosia) Tel: 26 93 05 21
Tel: + 357 22 69 11 00
Telefax: + 357 22 33 16 44 c) Pafos International Airport
E-mail: cytour@visitcyprus.com CY-8320 Pafos,
Website: www.visitcyprus.com Tel: 26 42 31 61 (Service to all
flights)
Aristokyprou 11
Laiki Geitonia (East of Plateia Polis
Eleftherias) Vasileos Stasioikou A’ 2
CY-1011 Lefkosia, CY-8820, Polis Chrysochous
Tel: 22 67 42 64 Tel: 26 32 24 68

Lemesos (Limassol) Paralimni - Protaras

a) Spyrou Araouzou 115A’ Leoforos Protara -
CY-3036 Lemesos, Kavo Gkreko 356
Tel: 25 36 27 56 CY 5296 Protaras-Paralimni
Tel: 23 83 28 65
b) Georgiou A’ 22
CY-4047 Lemesos, Agia Napa
Potamos tis Germasogeias Leoforos Kryou Nerou 12
(eastern entrance of CY-5330 Agia Napa,
Dasoudi beach) Tel: 23 72 17 96
Tel: 25 32 32 11
Platres
c) Lemesos Harbour CY-4820 Platres,
Service to all passenger boats. Tel: 25 42 13 16
Tel: 25 57 18 68

Larnaka
a) Plateia Vasileos Pavlou
CY-6023 Larnaka,
Tel: 24 65 43 22

b) Larnaka International Airport

CY-7130 Larnaka,
Tel. 24 64 35 76
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Gottfried Keller-Strasse 7, CH-8001 Zurich 50 Dizengoff Str., - Tel-Aviv 64332
Tel. +4144 262 3303, Fax: +4144 251 2417 Tel. 00-972-3-52 57 442
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OFFICE DU TOURISME DE CHYPRE MOSCOW
15, Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris Povarskaya 9, Building 2, 121069 Moscow
Tel. 01. 42.61.42.49, Fax: 01. 42.61.65.13 Tel: 007- 495-223-9684
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Parkring 20, A–1010 Wien CYPRYJSKA ORGANIZACJA
Tel. (01) 513 18 70, Fax: (01) 513 18 72 TURYSTYCZNA
E-mail: office@zyperntourismus.at Ul. Piekna 20, 00-549 Warszawa
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 KERYNEIA
AMMOCHOSTOS
LEFKOSIA

PAFOS LARNAKA
LEMESOS

TEMPERATURES Main or Connecting Routes

Sea temperature in oC
temperature in C

temperature in C

Sunshine (Hours)
Maximum daily o

Minimum night o

Lefkosia Routes
Mean daily

Humidity

Raindays

MONTHS
JANUARY 17.3 8.4 6.1 16.5 77 11.4
FEBRUARY 17.5 8.1 7.2 16.6 73 9.1
Lemesos Routes
MARCH 19.4 10.0 8.0 16.9 68 8.9 PRODUCED BY: Cyprus Tourism Organization
APRIL 22.6 12.7 9.2 17.4 67 5.0
WRITTEN BY: Evangelos Diamantidis
MAY 26.6 16.5 11.2 19.0 69 2.6 Larnaka-Ammochostos Routes
JUNE 30.7 20.1 12.8 21.8 70 0.3 DESIGN BY: Success Advertising Co. Ltd
JULY 33.0 22.2 12.6 24.1 71 0.0
PRINTED BY: A. PHILIS PRINTERS LTD, 2008 | English
AUGUST 33.2 22.6 11.9 25.4 73 0.0 Pafos-Polis Routes
SEPTEMBER 31.3 20.4 10.6 25.8 67 0.3 PHOTOS: CTO Archives, Gringo/Mountainbike Revue
OCTOBER 28.6 17.7 8.9 23.2 68 3.4
NOVEMBER 23.5 13.4 7.2 20.2 73 7.4
DECEMBER 19.0 10.0 5.8 18.6 81 10.0
Regional Trips in the Troodos Area
ISBN 9963–44–043–6
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y pru Protaras Locality Name Cycling Route Finish

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Church/Monastery Alternative Routes

Mosque Motorway

Main or Secondary
Archaeological Site Road
Limit of Area under
Camping Site Turkish occupation
since1974

Picnic Site Salt Lakes/Dams

Tourist Beach Rivers

Airport Round-about

Flora 1
Harbour (flat)

Flora 2
Marina (mountainous)
Hotel
Accommodation
in the area
Accommodation in
Traditional Houses
in the area (Agrotourism)

Golf Course

Power Station

Medieval Towers
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