Cyprus

Description

Troodos Mountains - by Rob Cyprus has some truly mountainous areas and lots of dry hilly countryside planted with citrus and pine trees. Uncultivated barren parts are mostly covered in low shrub. Along the rocky coastline you will find countless beaches and interesting outcrops.

Regrettably, Cyprus is split up into two. In the southwestern part of the country, considerable effort has been put into making nature more accessible.

The Akamas peninsula and national park in the far west of the island is attractive for hikers thanks to its extensive forests, deserted rocky coast en interesting gorges. This area is not too high and hills reach up to only 400m. A bit further east lies the more serious Troodos range, with mountains reaching 2000m, which is high enough to be covered in snow during winter. Both areas count dozens of short hiking trails, leading to lovely viewpoints or monuments of cultural historic interest in only a couple of hours walk.

Fun about Cyprus is the European long distance hiking trail E4, which runs from Pafos in the west to Larnaca in the south. This trail was completed in 2005 and neatly waymarked. It makes several large curves to include both Akamas and Troodos. As a result walking the full length of it adds up to about 600km of dry rocks and dust, and a pair of thoroughly worn hiking boots. Bring your tent, food and most importantly: enough drinking water.

Trails

Books

Stanfords
United Kingdom
2013
  • Cyprus: Car Tours and Walks
  • Cyprus is the Sunflower Landscapes guide to exploring the best walking and touring possibilities in the Greek part of the island. The guide covers a range of routes including walks in the Troodos Mountains and the Akamas Peninsula, around Pafos, Lemesos and Larnaka. A double-sided, fold-out touring map gives an overview of the island and the... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Cyprus
  • Cyprus combines craggy landscapes and cliffs with more gentle greenery. Away from sunny beach resorts, the island offers a cool moment of contemplation with Byzantine icons in mountain monasteries. Despite the rivalry of Greek and Turkish Cypriots in the divided capital of Nicosia, their hospitality in the southern ports of Limassol and Larnaca... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Cyprus
  • Cyprus combines craggy landscapes and cliffs with more gentle greenery. Away from sunny beach resorts, the island offers a cool moment of contemplation with Byzantine icons in mountain monasteries. Despite the rivalry of Greek and Turkish Cypriots in the divided capital of Nicosia, their hospitality in the southern ports of Limassol and Larnaca... Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2010
  • Cyprus - South and North
  • This Rother walking guide to Cyprus includes 40 routes mostly ranging from easy to medium level. Each route has a detailed description and accompanying map at either 1:50,000 or 1:75,000 scale. The guide also includes one overview map at 1:900,000 scale and 80 colour photos. The walks are all in the southern part of Cyprus and are divided into... Read more
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  • The Book Depository, United Kingdom
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The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2010
  • Cyprus - South & North walking guide 50 walks 2019
  • Uitstekende wandelgids met een groot aantal dagtochten. Met praktische informatie en beperkt kaartmateriaal! Wandelingen in verschillende zwaarte weergegeven in rood/blauw/zwart. 184 pages, 122 photos, 50 maps in 1:25,000, 1:50,000 and 1:75,000, overview maps to a scale of 1:400,000 and 1:900,000 Cyprus is not only famous for its cultural... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
2010
  • Cyprus
  • Cyprus is not only famous for its cultural heritage and 9000 year old past Aphrodite s Island is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the eastern Mediterranean. The centre of the island is dominated by the Troodos mountain measuring some 2000 m in height, which despite its considerable altitude is more reminiscent of European low... Read more
Bol.com
Belgium
2010
  • Cyprus
  • Cyprus is not only famous for its cultural heritage and 9000 year old past Aphrodite s Island is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the eastern Mediterranean. The centre of the island is dominated by the Troodos mountain measuring some 2000 m in height, which despite its considerable altitude is more reminiscent of European low... Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2016
  • Cyprus Sunflower Landscape Guide
  • Walking in Cyprus or exploring Cyprus by car is an experience to treasure for a lifetime - or, as the Cypriots put it, `Once been, never forgotten`. You can stroll for miles along the southeast coast or hike through the woods in the famous Troodos Mountains (stopping for lunch at one of the trout farms). But in recent years most walkers are... Read more
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  • Bol.com, Netherlands
  • Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Netherlands
2016
  • Cyprus
  • Walking in Cyprus or exploring Cyprus by car is an experience to treasure for a lifetime - or, as the Cypriots put it, 'Once been, never forgotten'. You can stroll for miles along the southeast coast or hike through the woods in the famous Troodos Mountains (stopping for lunch at one of the trout farms). But in recent years most walkers are... Read more
Bol.com
Belgium
2016
  • Cyprus
  • Walking in Cyprus or exploring Cyprus by car is an experience to treasure for a lifetime - or, as the Cypriots put it, 'Once been, never forgotten'. You can stroll for miles along the southeast coast or hike through the woods in the famous Troodos Mountains (stopping for lunch at one of the trout farms). But in recent years most walkers are... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
2016
  • Rough Guide - Cyprus
  • The Rough Guide to Cyprus is the definitive guide to this alluring, sun-drenched island.Illustrated throughout with striking full-color photographs, this guidebook offers detailed background on everything from the holiday playgrounds of Agia Napa and Pafos to off-the-beaten-track mountain hikes and vineyard tours.Crystal clear maps help you... Read more
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  • Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
2016
  • Rough Guide - Cyprus
  • The Rough Guide to Cyprus is the definitive guide to this alluring, sun-drenched island.Illustrated throughout with striking full-color photographs, this guidebook offers detailed background on everything from the holiday playgrounds of Agia Napa and Pafos to off-the-beaten-track mountain hikes and vineyard tours.Crystal clear maps help you... Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2017
  • Walking in Cyprus: 44 walks in the South and the North
  • There`s far more to Cyprus than just the bustling resorts: the favourable climate, attractive scenery and many kilometres of footpaths and nature trails make it an ideal destination for walkers. This guidebook presents 44 graded walks spread across the island, covering both southern and northern Cyprus, with a slight focus on the central... Read more
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  • The Book Depository, United Kingdom
  • Bol.com, Netherlands
  • Bol.com, Belgium
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The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2017
Bol.com
Netherlands
2017
  • Walking in Cyprus
  • There's far more to Cyprus than just the bustling resorts: the favourable climate, attractive scenery and many kilometres of footpaths and nature trails make it an ideal destination for walkers. This guidebook presents 44 graded walks spread across the island, covering both southern and northern Cyprus, with a slight focus on the central... Read more
Bol.com
Belgium
2017
  • Walking in Cyprus
  • There's far more to Cyprus than just the bustling resorts: the favourable climate, attractive scenery and many kilometres of footpaths and nature trails make it an ideal destination for walkers. This guidebook presents 44 graded walks spread across the island, covering both southern and northern Cyprus, with a slight focus on the central... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • The Rough Guide to Cyprus
  • A complete touring, hiking, accommodation and restaurant guide to Cyprus, both North and South, with comprehensive sections on the island's history and politics, which are essential to understanding its present division. 3rd edition. Read more
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  • Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • The Rough Guide to Cyprus
  • A complete touring, hiking, accommodation and restaurant guide to Cyprus, both North and South, with comprehensive sections on the island's history and politics, which are essential to understanding its present division. 3rd edition. Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Cyprus (e/w, 2008) - new ed [07/10]
  • Cyprus has so much to offer its visitors - ancient ruins, Crusader castles, secluded mountain monasteries and beautiful beaches plus inspiring scenery. The famed island of Aphrodite is not only rich in historic sights but is now one of the most entertaining playgrounds in the Mediterranean. This new expanded DK Eyewitness Travel Guide covers... Read more
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  • Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Cyprus (e/w, 2008) - new ed [07/10]
  • Cyprus has so much to offer its visitors - ancient ruins, Crusader castles, secluded mountain monasteries and beautiful beaches plus inspiring scenery. The famed island of Aphrodite is not only rich in historic sights but is now one of the most entertaining playgrounds in the Mediterranean. This new expanded DK Eyewitness Travel Guide covers... Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2010
  • North Cyprus - Walk & Eat
  • This pocket-sized full-colour guide is ideal for those visiting or having a second home in North Cyprus. It describes walks and excursions in the villages and countryside. Each excursion or walk recommends at least one restaurant en route serving local cuisine, with photograph, price guide, opening times, sample menus, and recipes for some of... Read more
  • Also available from:
  • Bol.com, Netherlands
  • Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Netherlands
2010
  • North Cyprus
  • This pocket-sized full-colour guide is ideal for those visiting or having a second home in North Cyprus. It describes walks and excursions in the villages and countryside. Each excursion or walk recommends at least one restaurant en route serving local cuisine, with photograph, price guide, opening times, sample menus, and recipes for some of... Read more
Bol.com
Belgium
2010
  • North Cyprus
  • This pocket-sized full-colour guide is ideal for those visiting or having a second home in North Cyprus. It describes walks and excursions in the villages and countryside. Each excursion or walk recommends at least one restaurant en route serving local cuisine, with photograph, price guide, opening times, sample menus, and recipes for some of... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Insight Guides Travel Map Cyprus
  • Travel Map Cyprus is an indexed, road map at 1:200 000. It includes detailed city plans of Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia & Paphos, each with its own separate index. An overview map of eastern Mediterranean is also included. Numerous places of interest, including World Heritage Sites, are listed and accompanied by a wide range of pictorial symbols... Read more
  • Also available from:
  • Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Insight Guides Travel Map Cyprus
  • Travel Map Cyprus is an indexed, road map at 1:200 000. It includes detailed city plans of Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia & Paphos, each with its own separate index. An overview map of eastern Mediterranean is also included. Numerous places of interest, including World Heritage Sites, are listed and accompanied by a wide range of pictorial symbols... Read more
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Maps

Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Cyprus
  • Indexed road map of Cyprus from the Nicosia based cartographic publishers Selas, with street plans of main cities and resorts indexed for main places of interest, an enlargement for the Troodos Mountains, maps of various nature trails, etc.The main map at 1:250,000 has altitude colouring to give a general impression of the island’s topography.... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Pafos Street Plan and District Road Map
  • Street plan of Pafos from Selas, with on the reverse a road map at 1:100,000 of the western tip of Cyprus and maps of local nature trails. The street plan is annotated with accommodation, places of interest and various facilities, all cross-referenced to lists in the street index.On the reverse, a road map at 1:100,000 of the western tip of... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Cyprus IGN Map 86115
  • Un grand nombre d?informations touristiques et routières, pour une carte que vous trouverez très vite indispensables lors de votre voyage. Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Pafos Street Plan and District Road Map
  • Street plan of Pafos from Selas, with on the reverse a road map at 1:100,000 of the western tip of Cyprus and maps of local nature trails. The street plan is annotated with accommodation, places of interest and various facilities, all cross-referenced to lists in the street index.On the reverse, a road map at 1:100,000 of the western tip of... Read more
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