A hiking and nature activities programme, which includes hiking tours, led by experienced tourist guides is offered by the Cyprus Tourism Deputy Ministry.
“The selected trails wend their way through sprawling forests and plains, breathtaking hills, astounding terrain, colourful villages, captivating shorelines and lush meadows. This program is suitable for experienced hikers and enthusiasts,” a press release published in the heartlandoflegends website says.
Most of the trails have been marked as being of “high difficulty” and have great elevation changes therefore participants willneed a good bit of endurance and proper gear, such as durable boots, trekking poles, hat, sunscreen, snacks and plenty of water.
It is further clarified that no transportation will be provided therefore, all participants are required to be at the designated meeting point on time.
List of hiking and nature activities
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27/04/2022
Body and spirit connection with nature through stretching, breathing and relaxation exercises. – Stavros tou Agiasmati picnic site (spaces limited)
27/04/2022
A guided hike connecting the two listed UNESCO World Heritage sites, Panagia tou Araka (1192 AD) and Stavros tou Agiasmati (1494 AD)
30/4/2022
A guided geology tour in the Troodos UNESCO Geopark Visitors Centre in the Amiantos old asbestos mine, a visit and tour of the Troodos «?.G. Leventis» Botanical Garden and short nearby hike in beautiful surroundings.
8/5/2022
Guided tour of the Troodos Environmental Centre in Troodos Square and environmental hike on “Persephone” trail – option for long/short loop
15/5/2022
Guided tour of the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Monument of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis in Kakopetria village and hike the “Kannoures – Agios Nikolaos” trail
Interested parties may reserve a place here.
Source: Cyprus News Agency