Discover the authentic cyprus and its rich history with a cycle route that encompasses the islands most significant archaeological sites. I added a new page right column containing links with useful information regarding cycling routes in cyprus. Protaras agia napa agia napa pyrgos xylofagou cycling route this excursion does the round from agia napa to xylofagou, returning along the xylofagou agia napa road. Each ride has an a and b version, they are the same route reversed. Car routes cyprus driving directions mileage route planner. During the cold and wet winter months in the uk and the northern part of europe, imagine yourself cycling in sunny cyprus with its all year round warm weather conditions and innumerous possibilities for both mountain biking and road biking. If you dont want to join us for a week long holiday, but are coming to cyprus anyway, we provide mountain bike guiding for groups or individuals.
The karpaz peninsula of north cyprus, since british times also called the panhandle, is the most unspoilt and most beautiful part of the island of cyprus. Several of my friends there commute by bike, there are several nice routes. You can get a copy from any cyprus tourism organiation office in cyprus. Bike repair for own bikes regular bike service and maintenance service record kept 4. Download pdf file from cyprus meteorogical service to check the water level and the flow in dams. Bicycles can be hired from the clubs, or alternatively from independent cycle hire places. Cycling routes are a great example of sustainable, environmentally friendly tourism. Hobbyists, enthusiasts and professionals will all equally enjoy the thrill of new discoveries, breathtaking backdrops, the favourable mediterranean climate, challenging surfaces and that true sense of freedom that cyclists can enjoy traversing across. If you rent bikes from a reputable company all equipment should be provided.
Both our walking as well as our cycling routes focus on authentic cyprus, the part that luckily has. Find the right bike route for you through larnaca, where weve got 95 cycle routes to explore. Bikemap your bike routes find your perfect bike route. Go to website of cyprus water development department. Find the right bike route for you through paphos, where weve got 163 cycle routes to explore. Paphos tombs of the kings unesco heritage mp3, pdf. The island offers scenic roads and climbs to suit riders of all levels. Best cycling routes in ayia napa area ayia napa message. Most people get on their bikes to ride here in the months of january and march. Discover the best place for cycling in cyprus, whether youre a mtb or road cyclist the unspoilt north west of cyprus with fantastic rugged mountain bike trails and deserted road routes. There are, after all, other ways to restore body and soul.
It requires a mountain bike with at least 21 speeds. Here you will find a short description of some of the tours and an example of a holiday week cycling. With perfect riding conditions and a myriad of designated routes to explore, there is no doubt that cyprus is an island made for cycling. Troodos climb in cyprus a bike ride in episkopi, limassol. Pitsilia region the region east of mount olympos is known as pitsilia and includes about 40 villages. From 2009 to 2011, the european commission awarded a series of grants to selected projects that support the development and promotion of cycling routes throughout europe. Hi jo, there are lots of nice cycling routes around the island, if you go to the cyprus tourism organisation website on.
Designed by athletes, for athletes, stravas mobile app and website connect millions of runners and cyclists through the sports they love. You cycle through traditional villages with churches and mosques standing side by side, passing almond, carob and olive groves. Although the island is geographically asian, its an eumember and culturally and politically belongs to europe. On a cycling holiday in cyprus travel the guardian. Microsoft word and some free tools to convert the document into a pdf file. With the bike route planner, you can find and create the best cycling routes on cyprus. The picturesque villages nestle on the mountainside amid vineyards, or are hidden in valleys, maintaining much of their traditional charm. Download pdf file from cyprus meteorological service for an upto date rainfall pdf report. Am going with family, so my brother in law will be cycling with me. Find routes, the best time to visit, what kit to bring and resources to plan your. Cyprus cycling cyprus activities and attractions visit in cyprus. Bikemap is the worlds biggest bike route collection. Cycle cyprus on your next holiday with the help of my unique cyprus cycling guide. Best cycling routes in ayia napa area watch this topic.
In total 6 bicycle rides, 7 mountain bike rides and 5 road bike rides are waiting to be explored. A new addition to the existing troodos cycling routes will soon offer cyclists a new set of challenges. Quiet, car free roads lead to pretty harbour villages on the northwest coast, like latchi, and the beautiful blue lagoon beaches either side of the akamas peninsula. Most people get on their bikes to ride here in the months of march and april. One i can recommend is the salt lake path that goes from larnaca town all the way round a lake, passing the old airport i have walked quite a bit of it, very popular with cyclists.
Detailed clear large road map of cyprus ezilon map. Pedal away from the busy tourist hotspots and find traditional villages perched on hills where warm and friendly local people make a living tending their fields, serving hearty homemade food in small tavernas and coffee shops and picking the fresh. The cycle cyprus guide is produced in an ebook format to help keep publishing costs down for both myself. Description of cyprus selfguided cycling holiday the quiet, unspoiled cyprus is waiting to be discovered on this selfguided cycling holiday. Cooperation with the bike centre ramo pro cycling olympic lagoon resort 4 p mr. The resort experiences the heaviest tourist traffic during the season of bright festivals and ethnic holidays as many of them are focused on foreign guests.
Enjoy the beauty of the region between the kormacit cape and akdenizayia irini forest. Routes with height profiles we have routes to suit everyone, from real tough challenges to a more relaxed cycling experience that still requires a bit of effort. This website is produced as part of civitas satellite, a coordination and support action funded through the ecs horizon 2020 programme under grant agreement no. But it is the islands compactness that is its main attraction, offering rapid changes of terrain and scenery on even the shortest bike trails.
Home discover national park walking trails wine routes cycling byzantine heritage unesco churches monasteries. This is information provided by the cyprus tourism organisation which is a trustworthy source, however most of the routes contain parts on dirt roads. Oct 28, 2012 havent cycled in cyprus either, been lots of times. The country has been divided in north and south since 1974, whereby the north is controlled by turkey and the south belongs to the republic of cyprus. Discover the most beautiful places, download gps tracks and follow the top routes on a map. We know its hard to pick one, so heres an overview of some of the best. The history of cyprus begins with the first appearance of humans on the island about.
Remember that it gets dark in cyprus in the summer, unlike the late summer evenings in the uk, it is a quick dusk and is totally dark by about 8pm. Save your favorites for the next time youre ready to run. Several cycling clubs operate out of the major towns in cyprus. I am trying to calculate driving time to the mountain villages so that i can decide where to look for a hotel. Cycling in paphos paphos message board tripadvisor. Strava run and cycling tracking on the social network. Cyprus is a bikers paradise and its not just because of the guaranteed sunshine. Find your perfect cycling route, create your own bike trails, and discover the most stunning cycling destinations.
So i figured that i might as well treat myself to a massage and pedicure at the londa beach hotel spa instead. And, unlike other european or mediterranean countries, strong headwinds are rare. All bike leaders hold a valid first aid certificate uk at the moment only 3. Sep 24, 2006 wheelie cyprus runs cycling holidays all year round the sun shines an average of 340 days here, but if its too hot rides start early and finish before the temperature gets unbearable. Go to website of cyprus meteorological service for weather forecast one may also. Apr 28, 2014 hello, just wondering if anyone has any experience of cycling in protaras routes, bike hire shops, etc. Route planner cyprus road map of cyprus with cities. The routes you most commonly find here are of the hilly type. Check out some of the most popular cycling routes in mallorca. You might also be interested in this article about things to see in paphos, cyprus and this article about paphos excursions. Larnaka tourist beach 5m the larnaka ort road turning goes past the airport roundabout to the hala sultan tekke mosque. Cycling routes available as gps files andor printouts. From coastal routes and gentle cycle treks suitable for families to offroad and mountain biking, cyprus is a joy for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Cyprus is also known as the island of aphrodite, as according to greek mythology, the goddess aphrodite born of the foam was born near venus rock on the coast of pafos, hence the adjective cypris is ascribed to the goddess.
Im heading there on sunday and as a last minute decision ive decided to take my cycling gear. At wheelie cyprus we want to show you some of the best mountain biking and walking in cyprus. Record your own trail from the wikiloc app, upload it and share it with the community. Paphos is an astonishing city with the same stunning unique cultural traditions. Cycling routes and bike maps in and around paphos bikemap. Cycling routes and bike maps in and around cyprus bikemap.
Introducing your very own cyprus cycling guide, in the form of a great value ebook. Cycling routes and bike maps in and around larnaca. Facilities available bike in room accepted only after it has been cleaned bike stored in luggage room maximum number of bike that can be stored. With currently 18 cycle tours all around cyprus there are plenty of options for outdoor enthusiasts. Cyprus roads and motorways are well connected, and almost all roads and highways lead to lefkosia nicosia its capital city. Jan 16, 20 cyprus, is fast becoming one of europes most sought after cycling destinations because of its yearround sunshine, terrain, gentle headwinds and well equipped facilities. A list of specialist cycling companies on the island. Granted the excellent weather conditions prevailing on the island mean cycling can be enjoyed almost throughout the year. If youre thinking of hiring one of our top quality mountain bikes please see our bike hire. Its tallest peaks are madari 1612m and papoutsa 1554m. There are many interesting bicycle rides to be enjoyed in cyprus, both on road and off road.
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