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Skoutarospilioi Beach – Blue Flag

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Skoutarospiloi is a small beach located close to the popular tourist town of Paralimni.

The beach is a combination of sand and rocks and it has crystal clear waters. Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds , umbrellas and watersports. Food services are also available near the beach.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, or car, with car-parking available.

The beach has no access for disabled.

 
GPS coordinates: Lat: 35.055041 Lon: 34.016199
   

 

Potami – Blue Flag

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Potami is a beautiful beach located close to the popular tourist town of Paralimni.

The beach is a combination of sand and pebbles and it has crystal clear seawaters. Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds , umbrellas and watersports. Food services are also available near the beach.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, or car, with car-parking available.

The beach has no access for disabled.
 

GPS coordinates: Lat: 35.028611 Lon: 34.04666
   

 

Kafizis Beach – Blue Flag

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A quiet, small beach at the area of Pegeia – Agios Georgios.

The beach is also known with the name “Maniki”

The beach has small pebbles and clean waters that are rather deep . Some rock formations, inside and outside of the water, contribute to the beach’s wild beauty.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds and umbrellas, There is a hotel and a restaurant on the beach,

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October .

Access is easy by foot, bike, or car, with car-parking available.

Disabled access is also availble
 

GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.894748 Lon: 32.32302

Fairytale Museum

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The Fairytale Museum is housed in a beautiful old mansion in the heart of Lefkosia (Nicosia).

Its goal is to disseminate the cultural heritage of fairy tales, legends, myths and traditions from Cyprus and from all over the world. The Fairytale Museum arranges narrative tales, thematic exhibitions, educational programs, as well as events and performances based on fairy tales.

The Museum is an extension of the work of the Systemic Cyprus Institute, a Research Centre of theoretical evolution and systemic application. At the museum visitors can learn about the evolution of fairy tales, make their own stories, discover hidden passages, open secret compartments and feel the stories come alive.
 

Region: Lefkosia
Address: Granikou 32, Old Lefkosia
Contact No: Tel: +357 22 376 522
Operating Hours: Saturday: 10:00 – 14:00
Operating Period: All year round.
Closed on Public Holidays.
Entrance Fee: €5,00
  Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.
 

Plage Kampos tou Souliou (Souli) – Pavillon Bleu

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The quiet and attractive Souli Beach (800 m long) is located in Chrysochous Bay, west of Latchi Port, in Pafos (Paphos) district.

The beach has fine sands, and clean blue green waters. Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds and umbrellas. On the beach there is also a playground, a hotel and some restaurants.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car, with car-parking available.

Disabled access is also available.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 35.04115 Lon: 32.385994

Plage Halavron – Pavillon Bleu

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The romantic Halavron Beach (450 m long) is located in Chrysochous Bay, in Akamas Peninsula, Pafos (Paphos) district.

The beach has blue clean waters and fine sands with multicoloured small pebbles. Facilities on the beach include toilets and sun beds / umbrellas, that are available for rent after applying to the hotel on the spot. For the more active visitors a variety of watersports is available.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car, with car-parking available.

Disabled access is also available.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 35.045036 Lon: 32.368696

Plage Xystarokampos – Pavillon Bleu

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The beautiful Xystarokampos Beach (appx. 1 km long) is located in Chrysochous Bay, in Akamas Peninsula, Pafos (Paphos) district.

The beach has fine sands with multicoloured small pebbles and blue clean waters. Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds and umbrellas. There is a hotel on the beach and some restaurants famous for their fresh fish and mediterranean cuisine.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car, with car-parking available.

Disabled access is also available.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 35.046898 Lon: 32.360743

STAGE 4 – XCO – Mantra tou Kampiou

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The Mantra tou Kampiou Pic-Nic site hosts the fourth and final stage of the Afxentia stage race, the Cross Country Olympic format race! Being based on the same trails used in the very first edition of the stage race, the Mantra course is considered a classic in the MTB XCO world. An all-natural, old school course, which slowly evolves every year, with new – small or big – sections added every year to make racing more spectacular, with long climbs and very long, super steep descends, it’s a favourite amongst the athletes!

Distance: 5.9Km per lap.. Total ascent: +217m per lap

To download the route in gpx format click here

STAGE 3 – XCP – Lythrodontas

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Stage 3 of the Afxentia Stage Race starts in Lythrodontas main square. After going through some of the best riding the area has to offer the riders will return to the finish on the outskirts of the village. Lythrodontas also hosts the final awards ceremony after the last stage of the race. The local community has embraced the race and creates a festive atmosphere with traditional music, food and sweets!

Distance: 66.2Km
Total ascent: +1993m

To download the route in gpx format click here