The unprecedented levels of sand dust, covering the entire island since 7 Sept. are forecast to prevail throughout this week. Hence, we are raising this alert. In the event of high levels of dust on Saturday 12 September, the European Week of Sport hike on Pedieos will not go ahead.
You are advised to visit this website again on Saturday afternoon. In case of cancellation, there will be a new message posted. If the event goes ahead as planned, there will be no further messages.
Join the Cyprus Strollers on Saturday 12 September 2015, on an extraordinary hike on the Pedieos river trail. The activity marks our club’s contribution to a European Week of Sport, from 7 to 13 Sept., aiming to promote sport and physical activity across Europe, under the slogan #BEACTIVE. The Week is for everyone, regardless of age, background or fitness level. Consequently, the Pedieos hike is easy and an excellent opportunity for anyone considering taking up hiking, to test themselves. For this event, The Cyprus Strollers cooperate with the Cyprus Mountaineering, Sport Climbing and Orienteering Federation. Visit the Activities Description section for full instructions.
Enjoy this photo, courtesy of Phaedon, a friend of The Cyprus Strollers, who gave it the title “Till Death Us Do Part”. It was shot on Prodromos village, near the abandoned Berengaria hotel.
A large group of Strollers took part in the excursion of 31 May, the last scheduled hike for the season January – May 2015. There were Strollers from 7 nationalities and 4 continents, giving the Cyprus Strollers a truly international identity. We hiked along Kryos Potamos river, all the way up from Platres to Troodos and back. The weather was idyllic, with clouds offering protection from the sun, later a few minutes of light rain, and then a beautiful mist. The outing ended with a full meze meal in a taverna. Compliments to Christos for leading the walk and Alex for the photos. Many thanks to Chrysi and Despina for choosing to surprise Xenophon with a delicious chocolate gateau, to celebrate one year of the club’s activities!
It has been proven, via research by several US universities, that hiking promotes creativity. On the ‘Madari Grand Circle’ hike of 19 April, a song for the Cyprus Strollers was born. The song is sang to the tune of “When the Saints go marching in”. Read the lyrics and comment. Better still, join us in one of our upcoming excursions and sing along…
We are the Strollers, the Cyprus Strollers,
We are the Strollers hiking for fun,
We are hiking and singing,
The Cyprus Strollers hiking for fun
When the Strollers, the Cyprus Strollers,
When the Strollers go hiking up,
They will reach a summit,
The Cyprus Strollers go hiking up
There was a new record attendance for the Cyprus Strollers on Sunday 8 March. We walked a circular trail from Konnos bay to Cape Greco and then a linear trail to the cave of Cyclop. The weather was sunny, the coastline inviting, our spirits cheerful all along and the picnic invigorating. Compliments to Amanda and Christos for the photos.
Saturday 28 February was a shiny day and a record number of Strollers turned up for the hike from Kakopetria/ Platania towards Spilia. The forest of pine, strawberry and golden oak trees was celebrating the imminent advent of Spring (officially 1st March) with us. Compliments to Andriani for the photos.
Thanks to the quite plentiful rainfall this season, the stroll along the Pedieos river banks of Saturday 21 February offered the Cyprus Strollers a pleasant, not-so-common sight: the river with a generous water flow throughout.
An energetic group of Cyprus Strollers hiked in Adelphi forest on Saturday 14 February. Despite the weather forecast which was calling for certain rain throughout, we experienced only light rain for some of the time, and our raincoats provided perfect protection. Among the several delights on our path were orchids, the almond trees in full bloom, the first blooming cyclamen and a small waterfall, consequent of the heavy rain of this season. Lunch at Forviotissa taverna in Asinou, by the fireplace, at the end, was an excellent reward.
Kindly note a change of date for next week’s activity, which is brought forward by one day; the hike at Pedieos river banks in Nicosia will take place on Saturday 21 Feb. instead of the Sunday. This will let people free to attend the Limassol carnival parade on 22 Feb., as requested.
A small waterfall
It was 3rd time lucky for the Cyprus Strollers on the Artemis trail, on Troodos, on Sunday 8 February. This specific hike was called off twice already in 2015, due to snowfalls and hazardous road access. We walked in good weather conditions, which started sunny and turned cloudy, with some fog, but no rain. The trail was dry on the south side, which got more sunshine since the last snowfall, but there was snow on the north side, which added an unusual touch, but also slowed us down. Lunch was an excellent value for money at Louis taverna in Prodromos.
The Cyprus Strollers 