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Prodromos – Zoumi (Linear) ­- Lemesos (Limassol) / Lefkosia (Nicosia) Districts, Troodos Forest Nature Trail

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GPS coordinates of the starting point: Lat: 34.952183 Lon: 32.833700
GPS coordinates of the ending point: Lat: 34.963214 Lon: 32.849812
Altitude of the starting point: 1,499m
Altitude of the highest peak: 1,475m
Altitude of the end peak: 1,314m
Starting point: The children’s play area in Prodromos.
Length: 3km
Estimated duration: 1 – 1.5 hour
Difficulty rate: 2

 

Points of interest: The trail passes through rows of Black Pine trees (Pinus nigra subsp. pallasiana). At various points along the trail there are panoramic views of the Marathasa valley, Morfou Bay, Kykkos Monastery, Tripylos and Vouni Panagias. At Zoumi, the path joins with the Fragma Prodromou­ – Stavroulia nature trail. The path can also be circular if the walker chooses the Prodromos – Troodos road, with an extra distance of 2.7 kilometres. The trail is located within the Troodos National Forest Park.

Flora: While hiking you can study the endemic plants: Manouthkia (Pterocephalus multiflorus subsp. multiflorus – an evergreen small shrub with pale pink flowers), Troodos sage (Salvia willeana), Cyprus Germander (Teucrium cyprium subsp. cyprium).

Fauna: The main species of fauna found in the area are:

Mammals: Fox, hare, hedgehog.

Birds: Bonelli’s eagle, Eurasian jay, Wood pigeon, partridge, Cyprus warbler (endemic), Cyprus wheatear (endemic).

Reptiles: Cyprus viper, Montpellier snake.

Kannoures – Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis (Linear) – Lemesos (Limassol) / Lefkosia (Nicosia) Districts, Troodos Forest Nature Trail

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GPS coordinates of the starting point: Lat: 34.931739 Lon: 32.887044
GPS coordinates of the ending point: Lat: 34.977789 Lon: 32.885425
Altitude of the starting point: 1,654m
Altitude of the highest peak: 1,654m
Altitude of the end peak: 872m
Starting point: The main road of Karvounas ­ Troodos Square, 1km before Troodos, 9.5km from Karvounas. The trail can either end at the Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis Church or continue until Kakopetria Village.
Length: 9km (12km until Kakopetria)
Estimated duration: 3 hours (4 hours until Kakopetria)
Difficulty rate: 3 (quite a difficult downhill route)

 

Points of interest: The trail begins at the source of the Karkotis River and crosses through the river’s beautiful valley, passing near the closed chrome mine and ending in Kakopetria. On the way, you can visit the Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis church (12th century) that boasts exquisite frescoes; it is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. From the church, if you follow the Pedoulas – Kakopetria road for about three kilometres, you will end up in Kakopetria. The trail is located within the Troodos National Forest Park.

Flora: While hiking you can study the endemic plants: Shrubby knapweed (Ptilostemon chamaepeuce var. cyprius), Golden oak (Quercus alnifolia), Purple Rock Cress (Arabis purpurea), ‘Manouthkia’  (Pterocephalus multiflorus subsp. multiflorus – an evergreen small shrub with pale pink flowers), Thyme (Thymus integer).

Fauna: The main species of fauna found in the area are:

Mammals: Fox, hare, hedgehog.

Birds: Bonelli’s eagle, Eurasian jay, Wood pigeon, partridge, Cyprus warbler  (endemic), Cyprus wheatear (endemic).

Reptiles: Cyprus viper, Cyprus lizard, Black whip snake, Montpellier snake.

Panagia tou Araka – Stavros tou Agiasmati (Linear) – Lefkosia (Nicosia) District, Adelfoi Forest Nature Trail

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GPS coordinates of the starting point: Lat: 34.965616 Lon: 33.006824
GPS coordinates of the ending point: Lat: 34.978989 Lon: 33.045905
Altitude of the starting point: 1,035m
Altitude of the highest peak: 1,164m
Altitude of the end peak: 854m
Starting point: (a) Panagia tou Araka, Lagoudera
(b) Stavros tou Agiasmati (8km from Platanistasa).
Length: 7km
Estimated duration: 3 hours
Difficulty rate: 3

 

Points of interest:  Of particular interest on this route are the churches of Panagia tou Araka (1192 AD) and Stavros tou Agiasmati (1494 AD) which boast outstanding frescoes and are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The trail passes through a pine forest, vineyards, almond trees and old stone structures. To the east of the trail you will see Kionia peak. To the north you will see the Morfou plain and Pentadaktylos mountain range. To the west, you will see Troodos, and to the south you will see Madari. The trail connects with the Lagoudera or Agros – Madari trail. At the entrance of the Panagia tou Araka church you will find a 700 year ­old oak tree.

Flora: While hiking you can study the endemic plants: Thyme (Thymus integer), Shrubby knapweed (Ptilostemon chamaepeuce var. cyprius), ‘Manouthkia’ (Pterocephalus multiflorus subsp. multiflorus – an evergreen small shrub with pale pink flowers), Cyprus skullcap (Scutellaria cypria subsp. cypria).

Fauna: The main species of fauna found in the area are:

Mammals: Fox, hare, hedgehog.

Birds: Bonelli’s eagle, Wood pigeon, partridge, Cyprus warbler (endemic), Cyprus wheatear (endemic).

Reptiles: Cyprus viper, Cyprus lizard, Cyprus chameleon, Black whip snake

Pissouromoutti (Circular) – Pafos (Paphos) District, Akamas Forest Nature Trail

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GPS coordinates of the starting point: Lat: 35.023417 Lon: 32.333405
GPS coordinates of the ending point: Lat: 35.023417 Lon: 32.333405
Altitude of the starting point: 285m
Altitude of the highest peak: 400m
Altitude of the end peak: 285m
Starting point: Smigies picnic site.
Length: 3km
Estimated duration: 2 hours
Difficulty rate: 2 (upward and downward gradients around the hill)

 

Points of interest: There are many points of exceptional view along the trail, but the most impressive view is from the top of the hill. Here, you can seamlessly enjoy nature all around you (toward the south coast: Tzioni, Geranissos, Lara, Agios Georgios Pegeias, and toward the north coast: Chrysochou Bay). Part of the trail passes through a pine forest that offers shade on warm summer days, making the walk particularly unique and enjoyable. Smigies picnic site has drinking water flowing directly to the area from a spring.

Flora: While hiking you can study the indigenous plants: Phoenician juniper (Juniperus phoenicea), lentisk (Pistacia lentiscus), terebinths (Pistacia terebinthus), rockroses (Cistus creticus, Cistus monspeliensis etc), wild thyme (Thymus capitatus).

 

Keftedes

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Ingredients:

(Serves 4)

1kg mixed mincemeat (500gr pork, 500gr beef)

3-4 medium size potatoes grated and drained of all liquid

¾ of a batch finely chopped parsley

2 slices of bread soaked in water and drained until reduced to crumbs

2 finely chopped onions

2 eggs

A handful of dried spearmint

Salt, pepper, a pinch of nutmeg

Sunflower oil

A shot of ouzo

 

Preparation:

After we grate and salt the potatoes, we drain them and put them in a bowl where we have already seasoned the mincemeat with salt and pepper.

We then add the remaining ingredients, parsley, bread crumbs, onions, eggs, spearmint and cumin.

We knead the ingredients together until we get a homogenized mix and then we take small amounts of the mixture and give it a round or oval shape and we proceed by frying them in hot oil.

Paphos Shooting Range, Paphos Shooting Club

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Location

Paphos Shooting Range is located 10 km east of Pafos (Paphos) city centre, and is easily accessible from the A6 motorway.

Facilities

  • 4 Sporting layouts
  • 2 Olympic Skeet layouts
  • Trap Range
  • Cafeteria 

Opening hours

Winter timetable: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 13:00 till dusk. Summer timetable: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 15:00 till dusk

Contact details

Tel.+357 99 489 658, 99 935 584

Fax: +357 23 730 194 (on range)

Website: www.paphosshootingclub.com  
Email: [email protected]

Paralimni Shooting Range, Famagusta Free Area Shooting Club

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Location

Paralimni Shooting ground is located on the main road from Paralimni to Sotera village, just 5 km from the Protaras and Ayia Napa tourist areas. Easily accessible from all towns.

Facilities

  • 4 combined FITASC Sporting & Compak layouts
  • 2 Olympic Skeet layouts
  • 2 Olympic Trap/Double Trap/Universal Trench layouts
  • Cafeteria and restaurant  

Opening hours

Open every day except Mondays and Friday mornings. Winter timetable: 10:00-13:00, and 14:30 till dusk. Summer timetable: 10:00-13:00, and 16:00 till dusk

Contact details

Tel.+357 99 628 410, 99 637 832

Tel.+357 23 827 000 (on range)

Fax: +357 23 730 194 (on range)

Email [email protected] or [email protected]  

Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range, Larnaka Shooting Club

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Location

The Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range is located between the villages of Tersefanou and Klavdia, 5 km from Larnaka (Larnaca) and only 10 minutes from the city’s International Airport. Easily accessible from the rest of the island, the Range is approximately 40 km from the free area of Ammochostos (Free Famagusta), 45 km from Lefkosia (Nicosia), 55 km from Lemesos (Limassol), and roughly 105 km from Pafos (Paphos). 

Facilities

  • 4 combined Trap/Double Trap/Skeet layouts
  • 1 separate Trap/Double Trap layout
  • 1 separate Skeet layout
  • All Trap/Double Trap/Skeet devices can also be used for Compak Sporting
  •  6 FITASC Compak Sporting layouts
  • 5 FITASC Sporting layouts
  • 10m Air Rifle/Pistol shooting facilities
  • All layouts for Olympic disciplines equipped with MATTARELLI throwing machines and PROGETTI acoustic release systems
  • The results of all six Olympic layouts can be displayed live on TV screens in the cafeteria
  • Doctor’s Room/Doping Control Room
  • Organised car/bus parking areas
  • Cafeteria/Restaurant
  • Shop
  • Changing Rooms

Opening hours

Open every day except Mondays, from 09:00 to 18:00

Contact details

Tel: +357 24 363 900, +357 99 371 515

Fax: +357 24 363 909

Website: http://larnacashootingclub.org
Email: [email protected]  

Lemesos (Limassol) International Shooting Range, Lemesos (Limassol) Shooting Club

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Location

The Lemesos (Limassol) International Shooting Range is located near Armenochori village, just 15 km east of the city.

Facilities

  • 4 combined FITASC Sporting & Compak layouts
  • 4 FITASC Compak Sporting layouts
  • 3 Olympic Skeet layouts
  • 3 Olympic Trap/Double Trap layouts
  • 11 10-metre Air rifle – Air pistol positions
  • Cafeteria and restaurant
  • Gym 

Opening hours

Open every day except Mondays. 10:00 till dusk

Contact details

Address: P.O. Box 61, Armenochori, 4523 Lemesos (Limassol):

Tel. +357 25 313 580,

Fax +357 25 313 590 (on range) 

Website: www.shootingclub.org  
Email: [email protected]