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Cyprus Strollers Walks Schedule January – May 2023
Date: |
Venue: |
Comment: |
Walk Leader: |
Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: |
Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Saturday 7 January |
Pipis hills |
A hike at a low altitude, in a quite rich pine forest, offering superb views |
Angelos |
9:45 am |
10:45 am |
Saturday 14 January |
Lythrodontas Aetomoutti + Ithaca 2 trails |
With poetry and Vasilopita |
Xenophon |
10:00 (note later start) |
10:45 am |
Saturday 21 January |
Mandra Kampiou circle |
Amid river ravines and pine forests |
Antonis |
9:45 am |
10:45 am |
Sunday 29 January |
Galata-Kakopetria |
A combination cultural+romantic stroll with visits inside Byzantine churches |
Xenophon |
10:00 (note later start) |
11:00 am |
Saturday 4 February |
Cape Greco, Konnos – Agioi Anargyroi |
NEW! A sea level trail along the coast, with taverna lunch (1st round Presidential elections 5/2) |
Nicos |
9:45 am |
11:00 am |
Saturday 11 February |
Mahairas forest, Mandra Kampiou picnic site |
We walk up to the Kakokefalos summit and back (2nd round Presidential elections 12/2) |
Antonis |
9:15 am (note earlier start) |
10:15 am (note earlier start) |
Sunday 19 February |
Paphos Petra Romiou |
NEW! A linear coastline trail, with lunch in Pissouri |
Xenophon |
8:30 am (note earlier start) |
10:00 am |
Saturday 25 February |
Lefkara dam – Kyprovasa |
Monday 27 February is Kathara Deftera holiday |
Antonis |
9:30 (note earlier start) |
10:30 am |
Sunday 5 March |
Pedieos Gorge – Mahairas trail |
Antonis |
9:45 am |
10:45 am |
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Saturday 11 March |
Madari forest, Teisia circular trail |
We visit a world renowned geological phenomenon |
Gunnar |
9:45 am |
11:00 am |
Sunday 19 March |
Mahairas, Kapedes – Agios Onoufrios |
Nicos |
9:45 am |
10:45 am |
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Sunday 26 March |
Adelphi pine forest trail |
We walk from Asinou to Agios Theodoros and back |
Xenophon |
9:45 am |
10:45 am |
Sunday 2 April |
Gerakies and Moutoullas |
Two scenic trails, with lunch in Pedoulas |
Xenophon |
9:45 am |
11:00 am |
Saturday 8 April |
Platres, Kryos Potamos – Caledonian Waterfall – Pouziaris slopes |
A circular trail along the banks of the river, a visit of an impressive waterfall, with a return across the slopes of Pouziaris |
Xenophon |
9:15 am (note earlier start) |
10:45 am |
14 – 17 April Easter break |
Have a Happy Easter |
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Saturday 22 April |
Madari, Doxa si – Selladi Karamanli, with option to also conduct The Grand Circle, in parallel, if sufficient demand |
A Club offer of 2 hikes, in parallel, with coincidental joint lunch for all |
Xenophon to lead the linear hike Antonis to lead the Grand Circle |
9:45 am
8:15 (note earlier start) |
10:45 am
9:15 am |
Sunday 30 April |
Troodos, Prodromos dam – Tremithos |
NEW! A linear hike, on dirt roads |
Xenophon |
9:00 am (note earlier start) |
10:30 am |
Saturday 6 May |
Platys valley |
NEW! A Club offer of a longer and a shorter hike along a river, with joint lunch for all |
Antonis to lead the full length Xenophon to lead a shorter distance |
8:00 (note earlier start) 8:00 (note earlier start) |
9:30 am
9:30 am |
Sunday 14 May |
Troodos, Atalanti circular trail |
The most fascinating circular trail on Troodos |
Xenophon |
8:45 (note earlier start) |
10:15 am |
Saturday 20 May |
Kampos Livadiou-Mnimata Piskopon |
Two trails, one circular, one linear, with a common start |
Xenophon |
9:30 (note earlier start) |
11:00 am |
Sunday 28 May |
Platania – Agios Nicolaos Stegis |
A linear hike on dirt roads, and a season finale celebration lunch |
Xenophon |
9:30 (note earlier start) |
10:30 am |
Summer break |
Have a pleasant summer. Many more Strolls in store in the new season, beginning October |
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NB: The venue and/or the time can be subject to change so please check here the day before the walk.
Cyprus Strollers Walks Planner October – December 2022
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Sunday 2 October | Troodos, Artemis circular trail + Reclining Trees linear trail | A popular and a new trail combined | Xenophon | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 11:00 |
Saturday 8 October | Troodos, Persephone | NEW! A popular and a new trail combined | Nicos | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 11:00 |
Sunday 16 October | Platania-Kyperounda-Doxa si o Theos | A linear hike | Xenophon | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 10:30 |
Saturday 22 October | Prodromos Zoumi – Stavroulia | A picturesque linear hike | Xenophon | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 10:45 |
Sunday 30 October | Kakopetria, Platania – Mnimata Piskopon | A linear trail, with extensive climbing | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:00 |
Saturday 5 November | Panagia Araka – Kourtellorotsos, with option to also conduct Panagia Araka – Stavros Agiasmati, in parallel, if sufficient demand | NEW! A Club offer of 2 hikes, in parallel, with coincidental, joint lunch for all | Xenophon to lead the shorter hike
Antonis to lead the longer hike |
9:45 am
8:45 am |
11:00
10:00 |
Sunday 13 November | Kionia – Prophitis Elias | A linear path with changing flora, downhill first, then uphill | Antonis | 8:45 am (note earlier start) | 10:00 |
Saturday 19 November | Pedoulas – Xylogefyro | A linear trail, reaching Platis river | Nicos | 9:15 am (note earlier start) | 10:30 |
Sunday 27 November | Pissouri – Cape Aspro | NEW! A coastal, linear hike | Antonis | 9:45 am | 11:15 |
Saturday 3 December | Kourdali – Adelphi Forest – Spilia | A hike off the beaten track | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:00 |
Sunday 11 December | Mahairas – Lazanias and Fikardou trail | 11 December Int’l Mountain Day | Antonis | 9:45 am | 10:45 |
Saturday 17 December | Governor’s coastal walk | A hike all along the coast, followed by a fish and seafood lunch | Xenophon | 10:00 (note later start) | 11:00 am |
Xmas break |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Planner January – May 2022
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Saturday 8 January | Pipis hills | A hike at a low altitude, in a quite rich pine forest, offering superb views | Angelos | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Sunday 16 January | Lythrodontas Aetomoutti + Ithaca 2 trails | With poetry and Vasilopita | Xenophon | 10:00 (note later start) | 10:45 am |
Saturday 22 January | Delikipos | NEW! | Xenophon | 10:00 (note later start) | 10:45 am |
Sunday 30 January | Mandra Kampiou circle | NEW! | Antonis | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Saturday 5 February | Kakopetria, Platania – Spilia trail | The walk follows a dirt road in a dense forest area | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Sunday 13 February | Galata-Kakopetria | A combination cultural+romantic stroll with visits inside Byzantine churches | Xenophon | 10:00 (note later start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 19 February | Xyliatos Dam – Stavros Agiasmati | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 | |
Sunday 27 February | Lefkara dam – Kyprovasa | Antonis | 9:45 am | 10:45 am | |
Saturday 5 March | Pedieos Gorge – Mahairas trail | Monday 7 March is Kathara Deftera holiday | Antonis | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Sunday 13 March | Mahairas, Kapedes – Agios Onoufrios | Nicos | 9:45 am | 10:45 am | |
Saturday 19 March | Platania – Agios Nicolaos Stegis | A linear hike, on dirt roads | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Sunday 27 March | Platres – Mesa Potamos | A linear hike, on dirt roads, among rich vegetation | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
Saturday 2 April | Gerakies and Moutoullas | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:00 am | |
Sunday 10 April | Adelphi pine forest trail | We walk from Asinou to Agios Theodoros and back | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Saturday 16 April | Platres, Kryos Potamos – Caledonian Waterfall – Pouziaris slopes | A circular trail along the banks of the river, a visit of an impressive waterfall, with a return across the slopes of Pouziaris | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
22 – 25 April Easter break | Have a Happy Easter | ||||
Saturday 30 April | Madari, Selladi – Doxa si linear, with option to also conduct The Grand Circle, in parallel, if sufficient demand | A Club 1st time offer of 2 hikes, in parallel, with coincidental, joint lunch for all | Xenophon to lead the linear hike
Antonis to lead the Grand Circle |
9:45 am
8:15 (note earlier start) |
10:45 am
9:15 am |
Sunday 8 May | Almyrolivado, Troodos | Τwo trails, same starting point | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 14 May | Troodos, Atalanti circular trail (the complete 14 km) | The most fascinating circular trail on Troodos | Nicos | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Sunday 22 May | Kampos Livadiou-Mnimata Piskopon | Two trails, one circular, one linear, with a common start | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Sunday 29 May | Madari, Selladi Karamanli & Pezounokremos | A linear trail and a circular trail, with common start, and a season finale celebration lunch | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 10:30 am |
Summer break | Have a pleasant summer. Many more Strolls in store in the new season, beginning October |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Planner October – December 2021
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Sunday 3 October | Troodos, Artemis circular trail + Reclining Trees linear trail | NEW! A popular and a new trail combined | Xenophon | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 11:00 |
Saturday 9 October | Prodromos Zoumi – Stavroulia | A picturesque linear hike | Xenophon | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 10:45 |
Sunday 17 October | Kourdali – Adelphi Forest – Spilia | A hike off the beaten track | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:00 |
Saturday 23 October | Pouziaris – Troodos | A linear hike, on dirt roads | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:15 |
Sunday 31 October | Troodos, Amiantos trail and Loumata Aeton trail | Two trails, one involving several crossings of a scenic river | Antonis | 9:45 am | 11:00 |
Saturday 6 November | Panagia Araka – Kourtellorotsos | A scenic, difficult, linear trail | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:00 |
Sunday 14 November | Kakopetria, Platania – Mnimata Piskopon | NEW! A linear trail, with extensive climbing | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:00 |
Saturday 20 November | Kionia – Prophitis Elias | A linear path with changing flora, downhill first, then uphill | Antonis | 8:45 am (note earlier start) | 10:00 |
Sunday 28 November | Madari forest, Teisia circular trail | We visit a world renowned geological phenomenon | Gunnar | 9:45 am | 11:00 |
Saturday 4 December | Pedoulas Xylogefyro | NEW! A linear trail, reaching Platis river | Nicos | 9:00 am (note earlier start) | 10:15 |
Sunday 12 December | Mahairas – Lazanias and Fikardou trail | A picturesque trail full of thrills, involving mountain tops as well as a river bed | Antonis | 9:45 am | 10:45 |
Saturday 18 December | Governor’s coastal walk | NEW! A hike all along the coast, followed by a fish and seafood lunch | Xenophon | 10:00 am (note later start) | 11:00 |
Xmas break |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Planner February – May 2021
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Sunday 7 February | Galata-Kakopetria | NEW! A combination cultural+romantic stroll with visits inside Byzantine churches | Xenophon | 10:00 (note later start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 13 February | Pedieos Gorge – Mahairas trail | The walk can include a visit to the Monastery and the site of the sacrifice of hero Afxentiou | Antonis | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Sunday 21 February | Mahairas, Kapedes – Agios Onoufrios | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am | |
Saturday 27 February | Adelphi pine forest trail | We walk from Asinou to Agios Theodoros and back | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Sunday 7 March | Lefkara dam – Kyprovasa | NEW! | Antonis | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Saturday 13 March | Gerakies and Moutoullas | Monday 15 March is Kathara Deftera holiday | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:00 am |
Sunday 21 March | Mahairas forest, Mandra Kampiou picnic site | NEW! We walk up to the Kakokefalos summit and back | Antonis | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Saturday 27 March | Trimiklini | Koula | 9:45 am | 11:15 am | |
Sunday 4 April | Galata-Kakopetria | NEW! A combination cultural+romantic stroll with visits inside Byzantine churches | Xenophon | 10:00 (note later start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 10 April | Platania-Kyperounda-Doxa si o Theos | A linear hikeNEW! A circular walk along a cliff edge coastal path with fabulous seascape views, then back cross country | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am11:15 am |
Sunday 18 April | Troodos, Atalanti circular trail (the complete 14 km) | The most fascinating circular trail on Troodos | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 24 April | Platres, Kryos Potamos – Caledonian Waterfall – Pouziaris slopes | A circular trail along the banks of the river, a visit of an impressive waterfall, with a return across the slopes of Pouziaris | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
30 April – 3 May Easter break | Have a Happy Easter | ||||
Saturday 8 May | Madari, Selladi – Doxa si | NEW! A linear hike, part of The Grand Circle | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 10:30 am |
Sunday 16 May | Almyrolivado, Troodos | Τwo trails, same starting point | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 22 May | Kampos Livadiou-Mnimata Piskopon | NEW! Two trails, one circular, one linear, with a common start | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Sunday 30 May | Madari, Selladi Karamanli & Pezounokremos | NEW! A linear trail and a circular trail, with a common start, and a season finale celebration lunch | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 10:30 am |
Summer break | Have a pleasant summer. Many more Strolls in store in the new season, beginning October |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Planner October – December 2020
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Sunday 4 October | Troodos, Artemis circular trail | A popular, circular trail | Nicos | 9:45 am | 11:15 |
Saturday 10 October | Prodromos Zoumi – Stavroulia | A picturesque linear hike | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:00 |
Sunday 18 October | Platania – Agios Nicolaos Stegis | A linear hike, on dirt roads | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 |
Saturday 24 October | Pouziaris – Troodos | A linear hike, on dirt roads | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:15 |
Sunday 1 November | Troodos, Amiantos trail and Loumata Aeton trail | NEW! Two trails, one involving several crossings of a scenic river | Antonis | 9:45 am | 11:00 |
Saturday 7 November | Mahairas South Slopes Two Hikes | NEW! Two trails | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:00 |
Sunday 15 November | Madari forest, Teisia circular trail | We visit a world renowned geological phenomenon | Gunnar | 9:45 am | 11:00 |
Saturday 21 November | Kionia – Prophitis Elias | NEW! | Antonis | 8:45 am (note earlier start) | 10:00 |
Sunday 29 November | Kourdali – Adelphi Forest – Spilia | A hike off the beaten track | Xenophon | 10:00 am (note later start) | 11:15 |
Saturday 5 December | Mahairas – Lazanias and Fikardou trail | NEW! A picturesque trail full of thrills, involving mountain tops as well as a river bed | Antonis | 9:45 am | 10:45 |
Sunday 13 December | Larnaca, Salt Lake circular trail | We walk and view the flamingoes and other migrating birds, if lucky | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 |
Saturday 19 December | Pipis hills | A hike at a low altitude, in a quite rich pine forest, offering superb views | Angelos | 9:45 am | 10:45 |
Xmas break |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Planner January – May 2020
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Sunday 12 January | Lythrodontas Aetomoutti + Ithaca 2 trails | Season opener, with poetry and Vasilopita | Xenophon | 10:00 (note later start) | 10:45 am |
Saturday 18 January | Larnaca, Oroklini – Dhekelia coastline | A hike all along the coast | Maria | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Sunday 26 January | Sia (two circular trails with a common start) | Xenophon celebrates his Name Day | Xenophon | 10:15 (note later start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 1 February | Adelphi pine forest trail | We walk from Asinou to Agios Theodoros and back | George | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Sunday 9 February | Kakopetria, Platania – Spilia trail | The walk follows a dirt road in a dense forest area | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Saturday 15 February | Governor’s coast | NEW! A hike all along the coast | Stathis | 10:00 (note later start) | 11:00 am |
Sunday 23 February | Mahairas, Kapedes – Agios Onoufrios | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am | |
Saturday 29 February | Gerakies and Moutoullas | NEW! 2 trails Monday 2 March is Kathara Deftera holiday | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:00 am |
Sunday 8 March | Galata-Kakopetria | A cultural stroll with visits inside Byzantine churches | Xenophon | 10:00 (note later start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 14 March | Trimiklini | Britt + Dimitris | 9:45 am | 11:15 am | |
Sunday 22 March | Pedieos Gorge – Mahairas Monastery trail | We celebrate the Int’l Day of Forests (21 March) | George | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Saturday 28 March | Madari forest, Teisia circular trail | We visit a world renowned geological phenomenon | Gunnar | 9:45 am | 11:00 am |
Sunday 5 April | Xyliatos Dam – Stavros Agiasmati | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 | |
Saturday 11 April | Kourdali – Adelphi Forest – Spilia | A hike off the beaten track | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:00 am |
17 – 20 April Easter break | Have a Happy Easter | ||||
Saturday 25 April | Platres, Kryos Potamos – Caledonian Waterfall – Pouziaris slopes | A circular trail along the banks of the river, a visit of the most impressive waterfall in Cyprus, with a return across the slopes of Pouziaris | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
Sunday 3 May | Madari, Selladi – Doxa si | NEW! A linear hike | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 10:30 am |
Saturday 9 May | Troodos Kampos Livadiou and Platres Myllomeris Waterfall | Two trails | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 10:45 am |
Sunday 17 May | Troodos, Atalanti circular trail (the complete 14 km) | The most fascinating circular trail on Troodos | George | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 23 May | Almyrolivado, Troodos | Τwo trails, same starting point | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Sunday 31 May | Madari, Selladi Karamanli & Pezounokremos | NEW! A linear trail and a circular trail, with common start, and a season finale celebration lunch | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 10:30 am |
Summer break | Have a pleasant summer. Many more Strolls in store in the new season, beginning October |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Planner October – December 2019
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Sunday 6 October | Pouziaris – Troodos | NEW! A linear hike, on dirt roads | Xenophon | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 12 October | Artemis | A popular, circular trail | Nicos | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
Sunday 20 October | Troodos, Prodromos dam – Tremithos | NEW! A linear hike, on dirt roads | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
Saturday 26 October | Prodromos Zoumi – Stavroulia | A picturesque, difficult, linear hike | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:00 am |
Sunday 3 November | Platania – Agios Nicolaos Stegis | NEW! A linear hike, on dirt roads | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Saturday 9 November | Platres – Mesa Potamos | NEW! A linear hike, on dirt roads, among rich vegetation | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
Sunday 17 November | Platania-Kyperounda-Doxa si o Theos | NEW! A linear hike | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Saturday 23 November | Panagia Araka – Kourtellorotsos | NEW! A scenic, difficult, linear trail | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:00 am |
Sunday 1 December | Kykkos Xistarouda | A linear hike | George | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 7 December | Limassol, Agios Tychonas Seafront Walkway | A hike along the coast | Koula | 9:45 am | 11:00 am |
Sunday 15 December | Larnaca, Salt Lake circular trail | We walk and view the flamingoes and other migrating birds, if lucky | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Saturday 21 December | Kornos | NEW! A linear hike, on dirt roads, in the heart of agricultural Larnaca | Xenophon | 10:00 am (note later start) | 10:45 am |
Xmas break |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Schedule January – May 2019
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Saturday 12 January | Lythrodontas Aetomoutti + Ithaca 2 trails | Season opener, with poetry and Vasilopita | Xenophon | 10:00 (note later start) | 10:45 |
Saturday 19 January | Adelphi pine forest trail | We walk from Asinou to Agios Theodoros and back | George | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Sunday 27 January | Madari forest, Teisia circular trail | We visit a world renowned geological phenomenon | Gunnar | 10:00 (note later start) | 11:15 |
Sunday 3 February | Pedieos Gorge – Mahairas Monastery trail | The walk includes a visit to the Monastery | George | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Saturday 9 February | Galata-Kakopetria | A cultural stroll with stops at several Byzantine churches | Xenophon | 10:00 (note later start) | 11:00 |
Sunday 17 February | Xyliatos Dam – Stavros Agiasmati | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 | |
Saturday 23 February | Akapnou | New! | Jackie & Deborah | 9:45 | 11:15 |
Sunday 3 March | Delikipos | Ian | 9:45 | 10:45 | |
Saturday 9 March | Panagia village, Paphos, Vouni trail | New! Monday 11 is Kathara Deftera holiday | Jackie & Deborah | 9:15 (note earlier start) | 11:30 |
Sunday 17 March | Mahairas, Kapedes – Agios Onoufrios | A linear hike, to celebrate the International Day of Forests (21 Mar.) | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Saturday 23 March | Cape Greco, Konnos – Cyclop’s Cave and Konnos – Agioi Anargyroi | A combination of two sea level trails along the coast, with taverna lunch | George | 9:45 | 11:00 |
Sunday 31 March | Kyparissia | A hike on the hills above Germasogeia dam | Ian | 9:45 | 11:00 |
Saturday 6 April | Trimiklini | New! | Britt and Dimitris | 9:45 | 11:15 |
Sunday 14 April | Platres, Kryos Potamos – Caledonian Waterfall – Pouziaris slopes | A circular trail along the banks of the river, a visit of the most impressive waterfall in Cyprus, with a return across the slopes of Pouziaris | Xenophon | 9:45 | 11:15 |
Saturday 20 April | Klirou | Ian | 9:45 | 10:45 | |
26 – 29 April Easter break | Have a Happy Easter | ||||
Sunday 5 May | Troodos, Persephone | Xenophon | 9:45 | 11:15 | |
Saturday 11 May | Madari, Grand Circle | A long and strenuous hike, followed by taverna lunch | Christos | 8:30 (note earlier start) | 9:30 |
Sunday 19 May | Troodos, Atalanti circular trail (the complete 14 km) | The most fascinating circular trail on Troodos | Christos | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 |
Saturday 25 May | Platres Myllomeris Waterfall and Troodos Kampos Livadiou | Two trails | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 |
Sunday 2 June | Almyrolivado, Troodos | Τwo trails, same starting point, and a season finale celebration lunch | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 |
Summer break | Have a pleasant summer. Many more Strolls in store in the new season, beginning October |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Schedule October – December 2018
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Sunday 7 October | Troodos, Artemis | A popular, circular trail | George | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
Saturday 13 October | Prodromos Zoumi – Stavroulia | A picturesque linear hike | Christos | 9:45 am | 11:00 am |
Sunday 21 October | Troodos, Prodromos dam | A linear hike, which we shall walk only in one direction, with a picnic by the dam | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:30 am |
Saturday 27 October | Kourdali – Adelphi Forest – Spilia | NEW! A hike off the beaten track | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:00 am |
Sunday 4 November | Stavros Agiasmati – Panagia Araka | A scenic, difficult trail; we shall walk only one way, which requires parking half of our cars at walk end, in advance; only for Strollers with plenty of patience | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:30 am |
Saturday 10 November | Agios Nicolaos Stegis – Platania | A linear hike, which we shall walk only in one direction | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
Sunday 18 November | Lofou, Limassol district | NEW! | Ian | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
Saturday 24 November | Paphos Petra Romiou | A linear coastline trail, with a picnic | Xenophon | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Sunday 2 December | Kato Drys | A circular hike on the hills, with lunch in a new taverna | Yiannis | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Saturday 8 December | Limassol Agios Tychonas Seafront Walkway | NEW! A hike along the coast | Koula | 9:45 am | 11:00 am |
Sunday 16 December | Larnaca, Salt Lake circular trail | NEW! We walk and view the flamingoes and other migrating birds, if lucky | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Saturday 22 December | Pipis hills | A hike at a low altitude, in a quite rich pine forest, offering superb views | Angelos | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Xmas break |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Schedule January – May 2018
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Sunday 7 January | Madari, Selladi Karamanli – Polystypos | A linear hike for all, along a forest road, offering magnificent views. Saturday 6 is Epiphany day | Xenophon | 10:00 (note later start) | 11:15 |
Sunday 14 January | Lythrodontas Aetomoutti + Ithaca 2 trails | Xenophon | 10:00 (note later start) | 10:45 | |
Saturday 20 January | Cape Greco, Sea Caves – Agioi Anargyroi | A sea level hike, along the coast, with a picnic | Patrick | 9:45 | 11:00 |
Sunday 28 January | Larnaca, Oroklini – Dhekelia coastline | Maria | 9:45 | 10:45 | |
Saturday 3 February | Palekhori, Appis trail | NEW! | Stalo | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Sunday 11 February | Pedieos Gorge – Mahairas Monastery trail | The walk includes a visit to the Monastery | Patrick | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Sunday 18 February | Delikipos (event moved from 17/2 due to heavy rain) | NEW! Monday 19 is Kathara Deftera holiday | Ian | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Sunday 25 February | Xyliatos Dam – Stavros Agiasmati | NEW! | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Saturday 3 March | Adelphi pine forest trail | We walk from Asinou to Agios Theodoros and back | Yiannis | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Sunday 11 March | Cape Greco, Konnos – Cyclop’s Cave and Konnos – Agioi Anargyroi | A combination of two sea level trails along the coast, with a picnic | Christos | 9:45 | 11:00 |
Saturday 17 March | Platres, Kryos Potamos – Caledonian Waterfall – Pouziaris slopes | A circular trail along the banks of the river, a visit of the most impressive waterfall in Cyprus, with a return across the slopes of Pouziaris | Laurent | 9:45 | 11:15 |
Sunday 25 March | Prophitis Elias – Kionia | Ian | 9:45 | 10:45 | |
Saturday 31 March | Lady’s Mile and Monastery of Cats in Akrotiri Salt Lake | NEW! | Koula and Patrick | 9:45 | 11:15 |
6 – 9 April Easter break | Have a Happy Easter | ||||
Sunday 15 April | Galata-Kakopetria | A cultural stroll with stops at several Byzantine churches | Xenophon | 10:00 (note later start) | 11:00 |
Saturday 21 April | Ezousa valley | NEW! | Jackie | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:15 |
Sunday 29 April | Madari, Grand Circle | A long and strenuous hike, followed by taverna lunch | Christos | 8:30 (note earlier start) | 9:30 |
Saturday 5 May | Kykkos, Xistarouda | NEW! | Stavros | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 |
Sunday 13 May | Kakopetria, Platania – Spilia trail | The walk follows a dirt road in a dense forest area | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Saturday 19 May | Troodos, Atalanti (the complete 14 km) | The most fascinating circular trail on Troodos | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 |
Sunday 27 May | Almyrolivado, Troodos | Τwo trails for all, same starting point, followed by a taverna season end celebration | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 |
Summer break | Have a pleasant summer. Many more Strolls in store in the new season, beginning October |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Planner October – December 2017
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Sunday 1 October | Troodos, Prodromos dam | A linear hike, which we shall walk only in one direction | Xenophon | 9:15 am (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 7 October | Troodos Prodromos, Zoumi – Stavroulia | A linear hike | Xenophon | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 10:45 am |
Sunday 15 October | Troodos, Atalanti North | A linear hike, starting at Troodos square (4 ½ + 4 ½ km long) | Xenophon | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 21 October | Agios Nicolaos Stegis – Platania | NEW! A linear hike, which we shall walk only in one direction | Xenophon | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Sunday 29 October | Stavrovouni | NEW! A hike up and down the hill with the famous Monastery | Ian | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Saturday 4 November | Kato Drys | NEW! A circular hike on the hills | Yiannis | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Sunday 12 November | Troodos, Artemis | A popular, circular trail | Christos | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
Saturday 18 November | Kyparissia | NEW! A hike on the hills above Germasogeia dam | Ian | 9:45 am | 11:00 am |
Sunday 26 November | Madari forest, Teisia circular trail | We visit a world renowned geological phenomenon | Laurent | 9:45 am | 11:00 am |
Saturday 2 December | Limassol Molos Promenade | NEW! A stroll all along the sea front | Stella and Teddy | 9:45 am | 11:00 am |
Sunday 10 December | Mahairas, Kapedes – Agios Onoufrios | A linear hike, to celebrate the International Mountain Day (11 Dec.) | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Saturday 16 December | Pedieos river banks linear path | A walk on the banks of Pedieos, in Nicosia, starting near the Ministry of Health | Patrick | NA | 11:00 am |
Xmas break |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Planner January – May 2017
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Saturday 7 January | Larnaca, Oroklini – Dhekelia coastline | We attempt to burn some of the extra calories of the festive season | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Sunday 15 January | Lythrodontas Aetomoutti + Ithaca 2 trails | New! | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Saturday 21 January | Kakopetria, Platania – Spilia trail | The walk follows a dirt road in a dense forest area | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Sunday 29 January | Rizoelia park, Aradippou | New! Easy walk, followed by a seafood fiesta | Xenophon | 10:00 (note later start) | 10:45 |
Sunday 5 February | Delikipos – Kornos | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 | |
Saturday 11 February | Merikas Kalo Chorio Klirou | New! | Laurent | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Sunday 19 February | Pipis hills | A hike at a low altitude, in a quite rich pine forest, offering superb views | Angelos | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Saturday 25 February | Galata-Kakopetria | A cultural stroll with stops at several Byzantine churches. Monday 27 is Kathara Deftera holiday | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Sunday 5 March | Troodos, Atalanti circular trail (the complete 14 km) | The most fascinating circular trail on Troodos | George | 9:45 | 11:00 |
Saturday 11 March | Kato Drys | New! | Yiannis | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Sunday 19 March | Cape Greco, Konnos – Cyclop’s Cave and Konnos – Agioi Anargyroi | A combination of two sea level trails along the coast, followed by a picnic (weather permitting) | George | 9:45 | 11:00 |
Saturday 25 March | Prophitis Elias – Kionia | New! | Ian | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Sunday 2 April | Stavros Agiasmati – Panagia Araka | A scenic, but difficult trail; we shall walk only one way, which requires parking half of our cars at walk end, in advance; followed by a taverna lunch | Xenophon | 9:45 | 11:30 |
Saturday 8 April | Mahairas South Slopes Two Hikes | Two trails followed by a picnic at Kionia | Xenophon | 9:45 | 11:00 |
14 – 17 April Easter break | Have a Happy Easter | ||||
Sunday 23 April | Platania-Kyperounda-Doxa si o Theos | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 | |
Saturday 29 April | Madari, Grand Circle | A long and strenuous hike, with lunch break en route. Monday 1 May is holiday | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 10:30 |
Sunday 7 May | Mahairas – Lazanias and Fikardou trail | A picturesque trail full of thrills, involving mountain tops as well as a river bed | Laurent | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Saturday 13 May | Platres Myllomeris Waterfall and Troodos Kampos Livadiou | Two trails | Xenophon | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 |
Sunday 21 May | Platres, Kryos Potamos – Caledonian Waterfall – Pouziaris slopes | A circular trail along the banks of the river, a visit of the most impressive waterfall in Cyprus, with a return across the slopes of Pouziaris | Lowell | 9:30 (note earlier start) | 11:00 |
Sunday 28 May | Almyrolivado, Troodos | New! two trails, same starting point, followed by a picnic | Xenophon | 9:45 | 11:00 |
Summer break | Have a pleasant summer. Many more Strolls in store in the new season, beginning October |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Planner October – December 2016
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Sunday 2 October | Troodos, Prodromos dam – Platanos Kalogirou | NEW! A linear hike, with a picnic by the dam | Xenophon | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 8 October | Troodos Prodromos, Zoumi – Stavroulia | NEW! A linear hike | Xenophon | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 10:45 am |
Sunday 16 October | Troodos, Atalanti North | NEW! A linear hike, starting at Troodos square (4 ½ + 4 ½ km long) | George | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 22 October | Madari, Selladi Karamanli –Moutti Horas – Doxa si o Theos trail | NEW! A linear hike. We walk part of the Grand Circle at an altitude of 1300 m | Christos | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 10:45 am |
Sunday 30 October | Troodos, Persephone trail | NEW! This walk takes us to a magnificent view point | Laurent | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
Saturday 5 November | Pedieos Gorge – Mahairas Monastery trail | The walk includes a visit to the Monastery and the site of the sacrifice of hero Afxentiou | George | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Sunday 13 November | Cape Greco, Sea Caves – Agioi Anargyroi | A sea level hike, along the coast, with a picnic | Patricia | 9:45 am | 11:00 am |
Saturday 19 November | Mahairas, Kapedes – Agios Onoufrios | NEW! A linear hike | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Sunday 27 November | Adelphi pine forest trail | We walk from Asinou to Agios Theodoros and back | Laurent | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Saturday 3 December | Limassol Agios Tychonas Seafront Walkway | NEW! A linear hike, along the coast | Koula and Marios | 9:45 am | 11:00 am |
Sunday 11 December | Paphos Petra Romiou | NEW! A linear hike, along the coast, with a picnic | Xenophon | 9:30 am (note earlier start) | 11:00 am |
Saturday 17 December | Nicosia – all 11 Bastions Walls walk | NEW! A circular walk covering both parts of the divided city | Xenophon | NA | 11:00 am |
Xmas break |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Planner January – May 2016
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Sunday 10 January | Larnaca, Oroklini – Dhekelia coastline | We attempt to burn some of the extra calories of the festive season | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Saturday 16 January | Pipis hills | New! A hike at a low altitude, in a quite rich pine forest, offering superb views | Angelos | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Sunday 24 January | Larnaca sea front, Makenzy – Phinikoudes | A stroll along the popular Larnaca coastal promenade, followed by a fish restaurant lunch | Patricia | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Saturday 30 January | Athalassa park, Nicosia | New! We explore the nearest forest to Nicosia along a new path | Gerard | 10:15 | 10:30 |
Sunday 7 February | Kakopetria – Galata | New! A cultural stroll with stops at several Byzantine churches | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Saturday 13 February | Limassol seaside and historic centre | New! A stroll along the sea front, the old port, the old city centre, with lunch at Market square | Mary | 9:45 | 11:15 |
Sunday 21 February | Mahairas forest, Mandra Kampiou picnic site | We walk up to the Kakokefalos summit and back, followed by a taverna meal | Laurent | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Saturday 27 February | Platres Myllomeris Waterfall and Troodos Kampos Livadiou | Two trails | Xenophon | 9:45 | 11:15 |
Sunday 6 March | Delikipos – Kornos | New! Followed by a picnic (weather permitting) | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Saturday 12 March | Stavros Agiasmati – Panagia Araka | New! A scenic, but difficult trail; we shall walk only one way, which requires parking half of our cars at walk end, in advance; followed by a taverna lunch | Xenophon | 9:45 | 11:30 |
Sunday 20 March | Mahairas South Slopes Two Hikes | Two trails followed by a picnic at Kionia (weather permitting) | Xenophon | 9:45 | 11:00 |
Saturday 26 March | Platania-Kyperounda-Doxa si o Theos | New! A hike following a combination of forest roads and narrow paths, with views to Kyperounda’s vineyards | Laurent | 9:45 | 10:45 |
Sunday 3 April | Cape Greco, Konnos – Agioi Anargyroi and Konnos – Cyclop’s Cave | A combination of two sea level trails along the coast | George | 9:45 | 11:15 |
Saturday 9 April | Kourdali – Adelphi Forest | New! A hike off the beaten track, visiting Limeria (guerilla fighters hideouts) | Xenophon | 9:45 | 11:15 |
Sunday 17 April | Gerakies circular trail + Moutoullas trail, in Marathasa valley | New! A combination of 2 walks, followed by a picnic at Xerargaka (weather permitting) | Alex | 9:45 | 11:00 |
Saturday 23 April | Mahairas – Lazanias and Fikardou trail | A picturesque trail full of thrills, involving mountain tops as well as a river bed | Xenophon | 9:45 | 10:45 |
30 April – 1 May Easter break | Have a Happy Easter | ||||
Sunday 8 May | Madari, Grand Circle | A long and strenuous hike, with lunch break en route | Christos | 9:15 | 10:15 |
Saturday 14 May | Troodos, Fylagra trail and Loumata Aeton trail | NEW! Two trails, one involving several crossings of a scenic river | Xenophon | 9:45 | 11:00 |
Sunday 22 May | Platres, Kryos Potamos – Caledonian Waterfall – Pouziaris slopes | NEW! A circular trail along the banks of the river, a visit of the most impressive waterfall in Cyprus, with a return across the slopes of Pouziaris | Lowell | 9:45 | 11:15 |
Sunday 29 May | Troodos, Atalanti circular trail (the complete 14 km) | A fascinating trail, followed by a season-end taverna lunch | George | 9:45 | 11:00 |
Summer break | Have a pleasant summer. Many more Strolls in store in the new season, beginning October |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Planner October – December 2015
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Saturday 3 October | Troodos – Prodromos dam trail | NEW! A linear hike, with a choice of picnic by the dam or taverna! | Xenophon | 9:00 am | 10:45 am |
Sunday 11 October | Madari, Selladi Karamanli – Polystypos | NEW! A linear hike along a forest road, offering magnificent views | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
Saturday 17 October | Madari forest, Teisia circular trail | We visit a world renowned geological phenomenon | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
Sunday 25 October – Canceled due to thunderstorm | Platres, Kryos Potamos – Caledonian Waterfall – Pouziaris slopes | NEW! A circular trail along the banks of the river, a visit of the most impressive waterfall in Cyprus, with a return across the slopes of Pouziaris | Lowell | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
Saturday 31 October | Cape Greco, Sea Caves – Agioi Anargyroi | A sea level hike along the coast, with a picnic | Patricia | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
Sunday 8 November | Troodos, Atalanti trail | NEW! We walk the initial 9 ½ km of the most fascinating trail on Troodos | Ian | 9:45 am | 11:30 am |
Saturday 14 November | Kornos – Delikipos trail | NEW! A linear hike on dirt roads, in the heart of agricultural Larnaca, with a picnic | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Sunday 22 November | Troodos, Artemis circular trail | A popular, circular trail | Amanda | 9:45 am | 11:15 am |
Saturday 28 November | Pedieos Gorge – Mahairas Monastery trail | The walk includes a visit to the Monastery and the site of the sacrifice of hero Afxentiou | Christos | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Sunday 6 December | Adelphi pine forest trail | We walk from Asinou to Agios Theodoros and back | Laurent | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Saturday 12 December | Larnaca, Salt Lake circular trail | We walk and view the flamingoes and other migrating birds | Xenophon | 9:45 am | 10:45 am |
Sunday 20 December | Nicosia Within the Walls | NEW! We follow a new itinerary, to visit the Old City and many historical sites | Mary | N.A. | 10:00 am |
Xmas break |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Planner January – May 2015
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Sunday 11 January | Larnaca, Oroklini – Dhekelia coastline | We attempt to burn some of the extra calories of the festive season | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:15 am |
Saturday 17 January | Madari, Doxa si o Theos – Selladi Karamanli trail | We walk part of the Grand Circle at an altitude of 1300 m | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:30 am |
Sunday 25 January | Athalassa park, Nicosia | An afternoon stroll, on a new route | Xenophon | 1:15 pm | 1:30 pm |
Saturday 31 January | Larnaca sea front, Makenzy – Phinikoudes | An afternoon stroll | Xenophon | 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm |
Sunday 8 February | Troodos, Artemis circular trail | A popular, circular trail | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:30 am |
Saturday 14 February | Adelphi pine forest | We walk from Asinou to Agios Theodoros and back | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:15 am |
Saturday 21 February | Pedieos river banks trail | A walk on the banks of Pedieos, in Nicosia, starting near the Ministry of Health | Xenophon | na | 11:00 am |
Saturday 28 February | Kakopetria, Platania – Spilia trail | The walk follows a dirt road in a dense forest area | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:00 am |
Sunday 8 March | Cape Greco, Konnos – Cyclop’s Cave and Konnos – Agioi Anargyroi | A combination of two sea level trails along the coast | Xenophon | 10:00 am | 11:30 am |
Sunday 15 March | Troodos, Amiantos trail and Botanical Garden | A walk followed by a visit and picnic (weather permitting) | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:15 am |
Sunday 22 March | Platres Myllomeris Waterfall and Troodos Kampos Livadiou | Two trails followed by a picnic | Xenophon | 10:00 am | 11:30 am |
Saturday 28 March | Mahairas – Lazanias and Fikardou trail | A picturesque trail full of thrills, involving mountain tops as well as a river bed | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:15 am |
Sunday 5 April | Cape Greco, Sea Caves – Agioi Anargyroi | A sea level hike along the coast | Xenophon | 10:00 am | 11:30 am |
11-12 April Easter break | Have a Happy Easter | ||||
Sunday 19 April | Madari, Grand Circle | A long and strenuous hike, with lunch break en route | Xenophon | 9:30 am | 10:30 am |
Saturday 25 April | Mahairas South Slopes Two Hikes | Two trails followed by a picnic at Kionia (weather permitting) | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:30 am |
Sunday 3 May | Gerakies circular trail | A walk followed by a picnic at Xerargaka (weather permitting) | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:15 am |
Saturday 9 May | Troodos, Atalanti circular trail | The most fascinating circular trail on Troodos | Xenophon | 10:00 am | 11:15 am |
Sunday 17 May | Mahairas forest, Mandra Kampiou picnic site | We walk up to the Kakokefalos summit and back, followed by a picnic (weather permitting) | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:15 am |
Saturday 23 May | Troodos, Prodromos trail | An invigorating walk in a dense pine forest | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:15 am |
Sunday 31 May | Troodos, Kryos Potamos – Platres, Caledonian Waterfall | A popular trail on the banks of the river, and a visit of the most impressive waterfall in Cyprus | Christos | 10:00 am | 11:30 am |
Summer break | Have a pleasant summer. Many more Strolls in store in the new season, beginning October |
Cyprus Strollers Walks Planner October – December 2014
Date: | Venue: | Comment: | Walk Leader: | Start time of car drive, from meeting point in Nicosia: | Start time of hike, from walk start: |
Saturday 4 October | Pedieos river banks trail | A walk on the banks of Pedieos, in Nicosia, starting near the Ministry of Health | Xenophon | na | 11:00 am |
Sunday 12 October | Mahairas forest, Mandra Kampiou picnic site | We walk up to the Kakokefalos summit and back, followed by a picnic (weather permitting) | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:15 am |
Saturday 18 October | Adelphi pine forest | We walk from Asinou to Agios Theodoros and back | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:15 am |
Sunday 26 October | Troodos, Artemis circular trail | A popular, circular trail | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:45 am |
Saturday 1 November | Mahairas forest, Kionia summit | We ascend to Kionia, we picnic there (weather permitting), then walk back | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:15 am |
Sunday 9 November | Pedieos river banks trail | A walk on the banks of Pedieos, in Nicosia, starting opposite the Strovolos Police Station | Xenophon | na | 10:30 am |
Saturday 15 November | Madari forest, Teisia circular trail | We visit a world renowned geological phenomenon | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:30 – 11:45 am |
Sunday 23 November | Mahairas forest, from Politiko village to Mahairas Monastery | The walk includes a visit to the Monastery and the site of the sacrifice of hero Afxentiou | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:00 am |
Sunday 30 November | Troodos, Persephone trail | This walk takes us to a magnificent view point | Xenophon | 10:00 am | 11:30 am |
Saturday 6 December | Athalassa park, Nicosia | An afternoon stroll | Xenophon | 1:45 pm | 2:00 pm |
Sunday 14 December | Larnaca, Salt Lake | We walk and view the flamingoes and other migrating birds | Xenophon | 10:15 am | 11:15 am |
Saturday 20 December | Nicosia Within the Walls | We visit the Old City and many historical sites | Xenophon | na | 2:00 pm |
Xmas break | Have a Merry Xmas. Many more Strolls in store in the New Year |