Governor’s Beach Mountain Biking Basic

The route starts from the Governor’s Beach, heads towards the coast and reaches the Parklane Resort. From there turn right and head towards Pyrgos village. Then pass through the village of Monagroulli and climb towards Asgata on a challenging 2km ascent. Turn right onto a dirt road and head south to Governor’s Beach.

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Distance: 31.3km
Elevation Gain: 431m
Highest point: 227m
Lowest point: 3m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Flat
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Governor’s Beach 0.0 0.0
White Rocks Beach 5.6 5.6
Moni Fishing Shelter 1.9 7.5
Pyrgos 7.2 14.7
Monagrouli 6.5 21.2
Governor’s Beach 10.1 31.3

Tochni Mountain Biking Demanding

The route starts from the beautiful Tochni and heads to Choirokoitia, where the Neolithic Settlement of Choirokoitia lies, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. Continue onwards to the village of Skarinou and the Dipotamos Reservoir before heading downhill to the village of Lefkara, known for its traditional embroidered lace and silver wire crafts. The route proceeds to the village of Vavla, the Kalavasos Reservoir and the village of Asgata, before passing by the adventure theme park, and then descend to Monagroulli and Pyrgos. Continue along the coast, passing by the Moni Fishing Shelter, the impressive White Rocks coastal area, the beach of Agios Georgios Alamanos and the Governor’s Beach. Before reaching Tochni, you can pass by the Tenta Neolithic Settlement dating back to 7000 BC. It is one of the most important Neolithic Settlements on the island and is sheltered by a distinctive cone-shaped roof, which is a contemporary architectural intervention in the landscape.

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Distance: 90.9km
Elevation Gain: 1811m
Highest point: 662m
Lowest point: 0m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mountain
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Tochni 0.0 0.0
Choirokoitia 2.2 2.2
Choirkoitia Neolithic Settlement 0.0 2.2
Skarinou 4.8 7.0
Dipotamos Dam 4.8 11.8
Pano Lefkara 10.9 22.7
Vavla 6.9 29.6
Kalavasos Dam 8.4 38.0
Asgada 4.2 42.2
Sayous Adventure Park 4.1 46.3
Monagrouli 6.0 52.3
Pyrgos 8.7 61.0
Moni Fishing Shelter 7.8 68.8
White Rocks Beach 2.0 70.8
Agios Georgios Alamanos Beach 1.1 71.9
Kalavasos Tenta 12.7 84.6
Tochni 6.3 90.9

Psematismenos Mountain Biking Basic

The route starts from the Psematismenos village, passes through the village of Maroni and heads south towards the beach. Then, it heads uphill through the rural roads where you can admire the beautiful views of the area. Reach the village of Agios Theodoros and head to Choirokoitia via the main road head and pass by the prehistoric settlement of the Neolithic period. Continue the route and end at the starting point.

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Distance: 32.5km
Elevation Gain: 486m
Highest point: 212m
Lowest point: 2m
Loop: YES
Terrain: FLAT
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Psematismenos 0.0 0.0
Maroni 1.7 1.7
Agios Theodoros 19.5 21.2
Choirokoitia 7.6 28.8
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement 0.0 28.8
Psematismenos 3.7 32.5

Alaminos Mountain Biking Demanding

The route starts from the beach of Alaminos and continues along the coast to the villages of Mazotos and Alethriko, before going along the stunning uphill path that ends at the top of Stavrovouni, where the Holy Monastery of Stavrovouni is located, built on a rocky peak. The route then circles back downhill towards the village of Kornos, renowned for its traditional handmade clay vessels, as well as for its tradition in beekeeping, as it produces superior quality honey. Next, discover the village of Delikipos, the Dipotamos Reservoir and the beautiful and picturesque Agios Theodoros to finally reach the beach of Alaminos.

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Distance: 87.0km
Elevation Gain: 1638m
Highest point: 633m
Lowest point: 0m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mountain
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Alaminos Beach 0.0 0.0
Mazotos Beach 5.7 5.7
Mazotos 3.5 9.2
Alethriko 7.9 17.1
Stvrovouni Monastery 12.6 29.7
Kornos 8.1 37.8
Delikipos 5.0 42.8
Dipotamos Dam 12.3 55.1
Agios Theodoros 8.4 63.5
Alaminos Beach 23.5 87.0

Kalavasos Mountain Biking Basic

The route starts from the village of Kalavasos and heads north to the village of Asgata. It continues towards the north and enters a downhill dirt road. The dirt road leads almost down to the beach. Continue straight ahead from the main road. Turn left towards Tenta and the Archaeological Monument, the Settlement of the Neolithic Age. Then continue straight again and end the route at Kalavasos.

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Distance: 30.2km
Elevation Gain: 453m
Highest point: 325m
Lowest point: 39m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Kalavasos 0.0 0.0
Asgada 6.3 6.3
Kalavasos Tenta 21.3 27.6
Kalavasos 2.6 30.2

Tochni Mountain Biking Basic

The route starts from beautiful Tochni and heads towards Kalavasos. At a short distance from Kalavasos lies the Tenta Neolithic Settlement dating back to 7000 BC. It is one of the most important Neolithic Settlements on the island and is sheltered by a distinctive cone-shaped roof, which is a contemporary architectural intervention in the landscape. Subsequently, the route ascends and descends again towards the Kalavasos Reservoir and then passes through Kalavasos again before ending in Tochni.

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Distance: 33.8km
Elevation Gain: 779m
Highest point: 402m
Lowest point: 66m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Tochni 0.0 0.0
Kalavasos 7.9 7.9
Kalavasos Dam 12.9 20.8
Kalavasos 7.4 28.2
Tochni 5.6 33.8

Skarinou Mountain Biking Basic South

The route starts from the village of Skarinou and heads towards Choirokoitia, by passing by a donkey farm. At Choirokoitia, the Neolithic Settlement of Choirokoitia is located, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. The route then continues towards beautiful Tochni. Next follows the village of Psematismenos and then the route ascends and descends again towards Agios Theodoros and ends at the starting point in Skarinou.

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Distance: 31.2km
Elevation Gain: 660m
Highest point: 330m
Lowest point: 59m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Skarinou 0.0 0.0
Golden Donkeys Farm 2.4 2.4
Choirokoitia 7.7 10.1
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement 2.7 12.8
Tochni 0.0 12.8
Psematismenos 3.1 15.9
Agios Theodoros 9.5 25.4
Skarinou 5.8 31.2

Skarinou Mountain Biking Basic North

The route starts from Skarinou village and heads north, mostly uphill, towards the Delikipos village, through, for the most part, dirt roads. After reaching the main road of Delikipos-Kronos, the route turns left to re-enter the dirt road after a short distance and head to the Dipotamos Reservoir. Descending to the west side of the reservoir, the route ends at the starting point in Skarinou.

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Distance: 36.3km
Elevation Gain: 722m
Highest point: 335m
Lowest point: 102m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Skarinou 0.0 0.0
Delikipos 17.4 17.4
Dimotapos Dam 12.6 30.0
Skarinou 6.3 36.3

Treis Elies village

Situé dans la chaîne de montagnes du Troodos, dans la vallée de Marathasa, dans le district de Lemesos (Limassol), à une altitude de 800 mètres, le village de Treis Elies est accessible depuis Lemesos en prenant la route B8 puis la F801, et enfin la F804 et la F811.

Ce petit village, existant depuis le Moyen-Âge, faisait partie des terres royales pendant la période franque. Il est également le lieu de naissance de Chrysanthos (1767-1810), archevêque de Chypre sous la domination ottomane.

Parmi les lieux à visiter figurent, la petite église du 17ème ou 18ème siècle à toit de bois Archangelos Michael, et la petite église du 17ème siècle au toit de bois Agia Paraskevi.

D’autres sites méritent une visite: les ponts vénitiens de Mylos et Agios Andronilos. Enfin, les touristes peuvent séjourner dans de superbes maisons traditionnelles.

Platres village

Situé dans la chaîne de montagnes du Troodos, à une altitude de 1.100 mètres, dans le district de Lemesos (Limassol), le village de Platres est accessible depuis Lemesos en suivant la B8, puis la F825 en direction de Kato Platres.

Ce village pittoresque ressemble à un amphithéâtre. Les parties basse et haute du village ayant des altitudes différentes, on les sépare en Pano Platres (haut) et Kato Platres (bas). Ce village, destination populaire de vacances, propose des hébergements touristiques dans des hôtels de charme.

Il existe plusieurs versions sur l’origine du nom du village: d’une “platria” (représentante) qui y vivait; du mot français “platre-s”; des moines habillés de blanc connus sous le nom de “Platrai” pendant la période franque, ou encore du mot “platsa”.

Hormis ses sentiers de randonnée, Platres possède l’une des plus hautes chutes d’eau de Chypre, Caledonia, qui tiendrait son nom de visiteurs Anglais ou Ecossais en 1878. Le village possède également de nombreux bâtiments au charme ancien, ainsi qu’un vignoble à Kato Platres.

Les visiteurs peuvent aussi profiter d’attractions uniques, telles qu’un atelier du chocolat, un parc d’accrobranches, et une exposition dans son centre culturel qui présente des photos du village et du poète grec Giorgos Seferis.