Enjoy panoramic views along the north cyprus coastline stay in a comfortable boutique style hotel set in beautiful gardens. North cyprus walk i usually focus on escorted walking, cultural and historical holidays offering firstrate walking and historical tours but which i feel, due to the nature of the terrain or the poor quality of the mapping and waymarking, are best explored with a local guide. Near apostolos andreas monastery it is possible to see the wild donkeys, now looked after and enclosed in a large reservation. With superb walking through unspoiled areas teeming with flowers and. North cyprus guided tours kyrenia, famagusta, nicosia. After a warm and rainy winter, north cyprus orchids and wildflowers have burst forth early this year hopefully meaning that there will be more time for us to enjoy the islands beautiful springtime. Walking and eating in north cy prus is a brilliant little guide. Each route has a detailed description and accompanying map at either 1. Here are five walks from five different parts of north cyprus. There are a number of books available locally with mapped routes for north cyprus walks and some local groups offer accompanied walking tours. North cyprus remains a hidden gem of the mediterranean, far less visited since separation in 1974 but, thanks to the abundance of archaeological remains from many civilisations that inhabited the island over the centuries, it is considered. Walking in southern cyprus guidebook landscapes series. Some trails are broad track, others welldefined footpaths. Birds, flowers and crusader castles by midapril, the eastern mediterranean is already benefiting from warm sunshine and clear blue skies.
Walking in north cyprus by exodus travels bookmundi. I can easily arrange a daily or weekly tailored walking tours as a private or a small group up to 6 people at north cyprus walks. The 10 best northern cyprus hotels where to stay in. The five walks in this package are cover the all highlights of the kyrenia mountain range besparmark fivefingers walking trail.
Although this guide book focuses on walks, excursions and rural restaurants, it actually makes by far and away the best guide to the region available at present, including. Walking and eating in north cyprus guidebook sunflower books. Sections of the trail have been divided into short, medium and long walks. This is a page for lovers of walking and lovers of cyprus. The best months for walking in cyprus are march to june and septemberoctober. The north cyprus cancer charity trust nccct raises funds to provide vital and often life saving medical equipment for. North cyprus remains a hidden gem of the mediterranean, far less visited since separation in 1974 but, thanks to the abundance of archaeological remains from. We used it solely for the excursions and restaurant recommendations so i cant comment on the walks. Our four fantastic guided walks will certainly provide a wonderful week discovering one of the mediterraneans. The trip was a hotel based walking trip at christmas time. Selfguided day walks in north cyprus in north cyprus. Selfguided day walks in north cyprus in north cyprus, north. Cyprus is an island country in the eastern mediterranean and the third largest island in the mediterranean.
Have been to north cyprus several times, as i have family there, and know this beautiful island quite well and i am familiar with several of the places, have just returned and used the book for the first time, was able to do some of the walks on foot from where i was based, but for most of them you need a car to get to the the starting point,beware if you come across the aphrodite in lapta. Walkers keen to know more about cyprus and try some walks beyond the scope of this book may like to visit. For those who enjoy discovering the country independently, equip yourselves with an invaluable little book entitled walks in north cyprus and you cannot go wrong. North cyprus remains a hidden gem of the mediterranean, far less visited since separation in 1974 but, thanks to the abundance of archaeological remains from many civilizations that inhabited the island over the centuries, it is considered the most beautiful and historically interesting part of the island.
The walks are mostly in the akamas peninsula, an area soon to be declared a nature reserve, and also in the adjacent laona plateau area, at 600m, with its small traditional villages. North cyprus holidays, northern cyprus walks, discover north. The 10 best cyprus walking tours with photos tripadvisor. Authentic cyprus is found largely in troodos mountains, paphos forest and the akamas peninsula. Weeklong long cyprus walks this is a weeklong, 110 km 70 mi, mainly hotel to hotel walking route that is better walked in the period from october to may. North cyprus walks will provide you whatever you are after. Discover cyprus kalkanli two track orchid and wild flowers walks the route is about 220 kms long and much of it is along the ridge of the kyrenia range affording excellent views in all directions. Our walking holidays to cyprus take you along paths with breathtaking. There are crystalclear custom maps alongside the route descriptions and an image for each walk and the fantastic thing about this new cyprus walking guide is that, after purchasing the guide. The weather on the whole was perfect for walking and showing off the amazing scenery. Many of the published walks are round walks so that visitors can return to their vehicles. The walking directions are clear and accurate, however the routes are way marked so a book is not necessary.
The north cyprus tourism department has produced a booklet called north cyprus trails walking in nature which you can find at any tourist information centre in the trnc, while stocks last. Currently in its eighth edition and now editedupdated by us. Orchid walk through the majestic alevkaya forest north cyprus. Orchid walk through the majestic alevkaya forest in north. North cyprus cancer charity trust nccct home facebook. On the south side one can walk along one of the most spectacular beaches in the whole of north cyprus. Walking in north cyprus european tours from breakaway. Cypruss trails and paths walking and hiking guides for cyprus. Hilarion, as well as tips and advice from cyprus walking experts. Hiking in northern cyprus hiking in northern cyprus. These walks can be organised for groups or individuals can join in one of the treks arranged for the day. About north cyprus walks day tours you will l have it all. Cyprus south north walking guide 50 walks 2019 available for download and read online in other. North cyprus remains a hidden gem of the mediterranean, far less visited since separation in 1974 but, thanks to the abundance of archaeological remains from many civilisations that inhabited the island over the centuries, it is considered the most beautiful and historically interesting part of the island.
Included within the book are more than thirty colour photographs illustrating features on the walks. Guidebook detailing 44 walks in cyprus, covering both the south and north of the island. With rugged coastlines stretching for more than a hundred miles, towering mountain peaks, untouched terrains and an average of three hundred and forty days of sunshine a year, north cyprus is a walkers paradise. Although this guide book focuses on walks, excursions. Explore one of the most unspoilt regions of the mediterranean on this walking trip through north cyprus beautiful besparmak mountains. Many of the published walks are round walks so that visitors can return to.
The walk commences at cape korucam, the far western tip of the peninsular and takes us along the ridge of the entire kyrenia mountain chain to cape zafer at the very tip of the karpaz. Walks can easily be adapted to suit all ages and abilities and discounts will be. From a historical tour of famagusta and salamis ruins to the natural beauty of the karpaz peninsula and the unique opportunity to. Explore cyprus on foot on your own pace cyprus walks etc. Pdf cyprus south north walking guide 50 walks 2019 download. Walking and eating in north cyprus is a brilliant little guide. The beautiful countryside of north cyprus was well highlighted by this tour. A delightful walking and eating guide to the turkishinfluenced region of northern cyprus, illustrated with scores of photographs, ideal for shortbreak holidays. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and kept the group together well. Atol which is short for air travel organisers licensing exists to protect you, the customer, from losing money or being stranded abroad because of the failure of a.
North cyprus, with its picturesque scenery, friendly welcome and fascinating history is the perfect destination for a fantastic walking holiday. Our local knowledge and experience means we can provide you with suggestions for routes to suit you. Picnic lunches are provided on walking days and wine is served with evening meals. The walks on our programme are easy with distances of between 47 miles. They cover the paphos district area from its boundary with limassol in the east to the akamas peninsula in the north west. The tour walking in north cyprus starts and ends in kyrenia. Walking in north cyprus is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. Winter in cyprus is generally mild, especially the western part where our walks are concentrated. We have created instructions with lots of descriptive pictures for quite a few walks which are summarised below and will take you onto the relevant page topics. This rother walking guide to cyprus includes 40 routes mostly ranging from easy to medium level. Download pdf cyprus south north walking guide 50 walks 2019 book full free.
It is a popular tourist destination although with our carefullycrafted routes, you will be able to enjoy the best of the island well away from the crowds. The greek myths retold, the rock of tanios, bitter lemons of cyprus, death in cyprus, small w. The walks i did in akamas are wellknown and wellmarked nature trails, all contained in a booklet of cyprus nature trails available from the cyprus tourist organisation. Forest trails follow the top of the mountain ridge and the lower slopes and are well graded. Discover the varied flora, fauna and history of north cyprus during 4 guided walks.
Today we head out to the west coast, through one of the most fertile agricultural regions in cyprus, growing an abundance of fruit and vegetables. The five walks in this package are cover the all highlights of the kyrenia mountain range besparmark fivefingers walking trail kantara crusader castle walking trail alevkaya forest walking trail bellapais abbey walking trail antiphonitis monastery walking trail. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cyprus winter walking holiday cyprus winter hiking vacation. Varied walks amid rugged scenery and superb archaeology, from.
Click here to enquire about or book the 19 sep 2020 departure. Daily walks our daily walks offer unique opportunities to walk the mountains and foothills of the kyrenia coast. Start and end in kyrenia, the tour walking in north cyprus is a guided trekking tour that takes 8 days. The walks were not challenging, but there was plenty of downhill. Cyprus is an excellent island to go too for enjoying some walks whilst on holiday with quite often the opportunity to visit and enjoy some of the cyprus s great beaches during the walks. This north cyprus walking holiday takes you through this unspoiled region, teeming with. Jun 20, 2009 a weeks guided walk with north cyprus walks 00 90 533 845 3935. Walking in north cyprus exodus 8 days from kyrenia to. Pafos paphos, lemesos limassol and larnaka larnaca. Walking in north cyprus is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation in.
Continuously recognized for the high quality of our guided and selfguided walking tours and the outstanding customer service we provide, we take great pride in inspiring thousands of people from around the world to enjoy the many pleasures and benefits. Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on exodus 8 day walking in north cy prus. It is almost impossible to find a guide to north cyprus which is both up to date and not politically biased. The starting point for us, at least was the sunflower books publication, landscapes of cyprus by geoff daniels. Find out more in our guide to cyprus walking routes. The trip walking in north cyprus starts and ends in kyrenia. Northern cyprus is perfect for exploring on foot for example, the foothills of the besparmak or five finger mountains, which flank the kyrenia coast, provide prime walking. Rother walking guide 50 walks 2nd revised by rolf goetz, gill round isbn. A weeks guided walk with north cyprus walks 00 90 533 845 3935. The trip was very well organised by exodus and we had a fantastic guide called gizer who was very knowledgeable, kind and professional. From the village of kalkanli, our walk takes in pretty countryside, through ancient olive groves, some trees are over. Read our guide to the top walking routes in cyprus, maps and highlights from the troodos mountains to the crusader castles such as buffavento castle and st.
It is a trekking trip that takes 8 days taking you through bellapais village, st hilarion castle, kyrenia and 4 other destinations in cyprus. The walk includes the highest elevation trail in cyprus, with an alternative, lower elevation option in case of snow cover. Taking in pineclad slopes, olive groves, rugged coastline and dramatic gorges, the graded routes of 3 to 20km 2 to 12 miles make use of waymarked nature trails and visit historical sites of interest, including ancient castles and byzantine monasteries. Continuously recognized for the high quality of our guided and selfguided walking tours and the outstanding customer service we provide, we take great pride in inspiring thousands of people from around the world to enjoy the many pleasures and benefits of. The weather was a bit hotter than i expected the eastern mediterranean was suffering from a hot summer and the temperatures were in the mid80s whereas i was expecting a few degrees cooler. An extraordinary profusion of wildflowers carpets the landscape and large numbers of northbound migrant birds pass daily, adding a special dimension to walks in the dramatic mountain and. Walking holidays in north cyprus orchid walks in northern cyprus. There are twentyeight walks in total varying in time from around two hours to three and a half hours to complete. Kyrenia west laptabaspinar trail circular walk of 10km with an ascent of 900m and a difficult and challenging trail with long stretches of steep climbs up the mountainside. East troodos map troodos makes a significant part of cyprus, between paphos, limassol and larnaca in the west to south side of cyprus, polis in the north west and relatively near to nicosia which lies in the central mesaoria plain. Cape to cape walk join cyprus active for the walk of a lifetime. We took 3 guide books to northern cyprus, this was the smallest and most concise and also the most helpful. An online update service keeps readers abreast of all route changes since publication, and gps tracks can be downloaded for some of the walks.
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