Cyprus offers far more to the walker than most visitors realise.
Beyond the beaches and resorts lies a remarkably varied landscape of
pine-forested mountain trails, dramatic gorges, ancient Byzantine
churches and wild coastal headlands, all enjoying some of the best
walking weather in the Mediterranean. This comprehensive guidebook by
Nike Werstroh and Jacint Mig covers 33 graded walks across southern
Cyprus, ranging from 3 to 20km (2 to 12 miles) and graded 1 to 3 to
suit walkers of all abilities. Clear route descriptions are paired
with 1:40,000 mapping and downloadable GPX files, along with practical
information on refreshments, access, and parking for every walk. 33
graded walks are described across four areas, covering the Akamas
Peninsula and the west, the Troodos Mountains and central Cyprus, and
the south and east coasts, with walks taking between 1 and 7 hours
Highlights include the Akamas Peninsula, home to the legendary
Aphrodite and Adonis trails, the dramatic Avakas Gorge and the scenic
Petra tou Romiou coastal trail near the birthplace of Aphrodite
UNESCO-listed Byzantine churches and monasteries feature throughout,
including the Asinou Trail, the Panagia tou Araka and the Machairas
Monastery, combining outstanding walking with some of Cyprus's most
significant cultural heritage 1:40,000 mapping and downloadable GPX
files are included for every walk, alongside detailed notes on
history, geology, plants and wildlife to enrich every outing
Year-round walking destination, with spring and autumn the ideal
seasons, cooler Troodos trails offering relief in summer and the
Akamas Peninsula accessible throughout winter From the wild headlands
of the Akamas Peninsula to the pine-scented trails of the Troodos
Mountains, Cyprus has a walking landscape that surprises almost
everyone who discovers it. This guidebook ensures you discover the
very best of walking in Cyprus.
Les mer
33 walks in the South, including the Troodos Mountains
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781787652460
Publisert
2026
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Cicerone Press Ltd
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter