Stage 1 of the Afxentia Stage Race starts from the Saviour church on the hill overlooking Lefkara. After passing through the narrow alleys of the village, it follows a route inspired by Enduro racing to decent 500m lower to the basin of the Pentaschoinos River.
Distance: 14.5Km
Total ascent: +147m
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The route explores the west coast of the island. Starting at the Pafos Archaeological Park and passing through the ‘Tombs of the Kings’, two of the most important archaeological sites on the island, you arrive after about 15 km, at the entrance of the Akamas peninsula. On the way there, you can make a small detour towards the Pegeia Sea Caves, a coastal area of stunning natural beauty. When you reach Akamas, not too far from its entrance you can find a path leading through the wonderful Avakas Gorge. It is worthwhile leaving your bike there for a while (you will need to have a lock with you) and walk the path. The Gorge’s impressive geological features and natural beauty definitely deserve a visit!
Continuing your ride on the route, you will pass by Lara beach, nesting ground of the caretta caretta turtles. The turtles dig nests in the soft golden sand where they lay their eggs, and if you are lucky, you might be able to catch a view of the new born turtles.
The route continues along the coast for several kilometres before climbing up into the peninsula. Arriving at the highest point of the route, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the blue Mediterranean Sea stretching on both sides of Akamas peninsula. Descending, you will reach the ‘Fontana Amosora’ area where you can enjoy a swim in the crystal, clear waters of the ‘Blue Lagoon’, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.
A few kilometres further, you will reach the end of the route a fresh water spring called Loutra tis Afroditis (Baths of Aphrodite), where, according to legend, the Goddess of Love and Beauty used to take her baths.
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Starting your ride at the Troodos Square, you will immediately find yourself on quiet dirt roads offering great views of Limassol’s wine villages and the Commandaria wine area. Not too far from the start of the route (at 3km), we recommend you to take a little detour to ride up to the viewpoint of the Persephone walking nature trail, ‘Makria Kontarka’, which offers stunning views of the spread of vineyards and wine villages as far as the Lemesos port to the South.
When you return and continue on the route, you will see on your left a scar on the mountain slope left by the long since closed asbestos mine at Pano Amiantos. The Troodos Geopark Visitor Centre is located at the old Asbestos mine, an area with enormous historical value which now hosts an extraordinary botanical garden with information about the flora of the area, a seed bank of endemic species and also a plethora of evidence for the past mining activity and the community which once flourished there. The Geopark Visitor Centre is situated in the newly restored elementary school of the abandoned asbestos mine. Extensive reforestation works are ongoing in an effort to reverse the nature damage that the mine caused. The Centre’s exhibits highlight the extreme geological importance and uniqueness of the Troodos Mountain range and it is worth a visit.
Continuing along the route you will reach its lowest point and then the area Psilodentro. There, you can take a break to regain strength for the long uphill that follows. At Psilodentro there is a hiking trail which leads to the Kalidonia waterfall. There are signs pointing the way to the waterfall if you feel up to it.
The route then continues uphill to the starting point, at Troodos Square.
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The Byzantine Museum of Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Oreinis is situated inside the Bishopric Palace, in the community of Episkopeio, Lefkosia (Nicosia).
In the Museum byzantine and post-byzantine artefacts are exhibited, dating from the 5th to the early 20th centuries. Among them you can find icons, liturgical objects, priestly habits, manuscripts, coins, ceramic and other religious objects, mostly coming from several communities of the bishopric region.
The most interesting artefacts are: dedicatory inscription of a paleochristian building from Tamasos (5th century), wooden painted cross (13th century), brass reliquary cross (10th century), brass dishes (15th – 16th century), part of the numismatic hoard of Achera (12th century), Lectionary manuscript (16th century), etc.
| Region: | Lefkosia |
| Address: | Stavros Stylianides Avenue, 2642 Episkopeio, Lefkosia |
| Contact No: | Tel: +357 22 465 465 and +357 99 774 770 |
| Operating Hours: | Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 13:00 |
| Operating Period: |
All year round. Closed on Public Holidays. |
| Entrance Fee: | Free |
| Disabled Access: | Accessible for people in wheelchairs. |
| Website: | https://www.facebook.com/byzantine.museum.tamasos |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. |
The Byzantine Museum of Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Oreinis is situated inside the Bishopric Palace, in the community of Episkopeio, Lefkosia (Nicosia).
In the Museum byzantine and post-byzantine artefacts are exhibited, dating from the 5th to the early 20th centuries. Among them you can find icons, liturgical objects, priestly habits, manuscripts, coins, ceramic and other religious objects, mostly coming from several communities of the bishopric region.
The most interesting artefacts are: dedicatory inscription of a paleochristian building from Tamasos (5th century), wooden painted cross (13th century), brass reliquary cross (10th century), brass dishes (15th – 16th century), part of the numismatic hoard of Achera (12th century), Lectionary manuscript (16th century), etc.
| Region: | Lefkosia |
| Address: | Stavros Stylianides Avenue, 2642 Episkopeio, Lefkosia |
| Contact No: | Tel: +357 22 465 465 and +357 99 774 770 |
| Operating Hours: | Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 13:00 |
| Operating Period: |
All year round. Closed on Public Holidays. |
| Entrance Fee: | Free |
| Disabled Access: | Accessible for people in wheelchairs. |
| Website: | https://www.facebook.com/byzantine.museum.tamasos |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. |
This route descends from Troodos square to the monastery of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis and climbs steadily from the chromium quarry on the Troodos – Karvounas road, back to Troodos square.
After the Prodromos crossroads, the route goes along a forest road to Agios Nikolaos. From there the it goes along the paved road from Kakopetria to Karvounas, turns right and then climbs Troodos. After almost 9 kilometers of steep uphill the route goes past the Troodos Geopark Information Center in Amiantos. It then reaches the Troodos – Prodromos road and turns left to return to Troodos square.
Difficulty rate: A very difficult route. It requires a 20-speed road bike in good condition.
Road condition: Paved throughout.
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| Distance: | 37.7km |
| Elevation Gain: | 1635m |
| Highest point: | 1824m |
| Lowest point: | 726m |
| Loop: | YES |
| Terrain: | Mountain |
| Road surface: | Paved |
| Section Distance (km) | Total Distance (km) | |
| Troodos Square | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Prodromos | 8,2 | 8,2 |
| Ag. Nikolaos tis Stegis | 11,6 | 19,8 |
| Kakopetria | 2,6 | 22,4 |
| Platania | 4,5 | 26,9 |
| Karvounas | 2,3 | 29,2 |
| Pano Amiantos | 2,3 | 31,5 |
| Troodos Square | 6,2 | 37,7 |
This excursion does the round from Agia Napa to Xylofagou and comes back along the Xylofagou – Agia Napa road.
The route begins at the little harbour of Agia Napa and climbs towards the north until it reaches the traffic lights where it turns left and to the west, going along the bicycle path on the left hand side of the road. It then goes past Makronisos on the dirt road that leads to the Agia Thekla chapel and the fishing shelter by the Potamos Liopetriou.
Heading south it goes round Cape Pyla, until it reaches the Xylofagou Medieval Tower. From there it takes a northern course to reach the outskirts of Xylofagou and turns right and to the east taking the Xylofagou – Agia Napa road back to Agia Napa.
Difficulty rate: An easy route but it requires a 21-speed mountain bike.
Road condition: A combination of paved and unpaved roads.
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| Distance: | 38.1Km |
| Elevation Gain: | 78m |
| Highest point: | 51m |
| Lowest point: | 1m |
| Loop: | YES |
| Terrain: | Flat |
| Road surface: | Mixed |
| Section Distance (km) | Total Distance (km) | |
| Agia Napa | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Potamos Liopetriou | 11,4 | 11,4 |
| Xylofagou Medieval Tower | 4,4 | 15,8 |
| Xylofagou | 2,8 | 18,6 |
| Liopetri | 5,4 | 24,0 |
| Agia Napa | 14,1 | 38,1 |
Le musée-atelier du théâtre d’ombres Pafios a pour but de présenter et promouvoir la culture populaire de notre pays. Le musée expose des silhouettes, objets théâtraux, objets de famille ayant appartenu au célèbre acteur Christodoulos Pafios (1904 – 1987), à son fils Achilleas Pafios (1928 – 1987) et à son petit fils Christos A. Pafios, ainsi que des éléments démontrant la survie de cet art populaire du théâtre d’ombres « Karagiozis ». Dans la partie musée, on trouve également un atelier de fabrication de silhouettes.
Le musée est ouvert au public pour des visites guidées et connaître ainsi les héros du théâtre d’ombres. Les visiteurs pourront apprendre à fabriquer des personnages et à devenir « un acteur Karagioz » en montant sur scène et s’exerçant à jouer.
Nous organisons également des représentations théâtrales de Karagiozis dans les écoles, lors de festivals et événements culturels à travers le pays.
| Région: | Lefkosia (Nicosie) |
| Adresse: | Actaiοnos 12, Pallouriotissa, 1040 Nicosia |
| No à contacter: | Tél: +357 99 640 611, +357 99 659 744 |
| Horaires d’ouverture: |
Hiver / Eté: Du lundi au vendredi: 09h00 – 16h30 Samedi: 09h00 – 13h30 Fermé le dimanche. |
| Période d’ouverture: |
Toute l’année. Hors jours fériés. |
| Tarifs: | Entrée principale: €2,00 |
| Site Internet: | www.theatroskionpafios.com |
| Les horaires d’ouverture, ainsi que les tarifs, sont sujets à modification sans préavis. Nous vous invitons à vous renseigner avant la visite. |
Situé dans le village de Sotira, dans la chapelle de Saint George, le musée ecclésiastique expose d’importants trésors religieux, tels que des icônes sacrées (dont une du XVe siècle représentant Jésus-Christ), des évangiles de forme ancienne, des livres liturgiques, des croix ainsi que divers objets dont des objets de culte. Il abrite également un des trois seuls autels portatifs en bois qui existent à Chypre, datant du XVIe siècle.
À côté du musée se trouve l’église «tis Metamorphoseos tou Sotiros» [De la Transfiguration du Sauveur]. Cette église en pierre, à une nef voûtée, a été construite sur les fondations d’une basilique byzantine paléochrétienne.
Le grand nombre d’églises de l’époque byzantine se trouvant à proximité, reflète l’importance de ce village durant cette période.
| Région: | Ammochostos (Famagouste) |
| Adresse: | Village de Sotira |
| No à contacter: | Tél.: +357 23 823 932 |
| Horaires d’ouverture: | Sur rendez-vous. |
| Période d’ouverture: |
Toute l’année. Hors jours fériés. |
| Tarifs: | Gratuit (les dons sont les bienvenus). |
| Site Internet: | www.sotira.org.cy |
| Les horaires d’ouverture, ainsi que les tarifs, sont sujets à modification sans préavis. Nous vous invitons à vous renseigner avant la visite. |
Le centre culturel de la ville occupée d’Ammochostos (Famagouste) a été créé afin d’accueillir régulièrement conférences et séminaires d’information, sur le sujet crucial de la «question chypriote», suite à l’invasion turque de 1974 ayant comme conséquence la division de l’île.
Des jumelles sont à disposition du public pour observer la ville occupée d’Ammochostos. Sur place, on peut aussi voir une petite exposition de photographies.
| Région: | Ammochostos |
| Adresse: | 35, Evagorou, Village de Deryneia |
| No à contacter: | Tél: +357 23 740 860, Fax: +357 23 740 861 |
| Horaires d’ouverture: |
Horaires d’ouverture d’été (8.5 – 1.11) : Lundi vendredi : 07h30 -17h00 Samedi : 07h30-15h00 Horaires d’ouverture d’hiver (4.11 – 5.5) : |
| Période d’ouverture: |
Toute l’année. Hors jours fériés. |
| Tarifs: | Gratuit |
| Accessibilité: | Accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite. |
| Site internet: | www.famagusta.org.cy |
| Les horaires d’ouverture, ainsi que les tarifs, sont sujets à modification sans préavis. Nous vous invitons à vous renseigner avant la visite. |
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