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Vasilikos Maroni Panorama Intense

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The route starts from the village of Kalavasos with a slight uphill ascent towards the village of Asgata. Pass through the narrow streets of the village and continue uphill to Vasa, Sanida and then to Kellaki. Woodland areas and unique views will be encountered along the way. Ride downhill to reach the Eptagoneia Village and the small picturesque village of Akapnou. Continue towards Ora, Lageia, Vavla and then ride uphill to Kato Drys village. A big downhill ride will follow which leads to the village of Skarinou. Pass through the village and continue to Choirokoitia and then to beautiful Tochni. Continue straight ahead to reach the starting point of the route in Kalavasos.

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Distance: 67.3km
Elevation Gain: 1484m
Highest point: 724m
Lowest point: 65m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mountain
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Kalavasos 0.0 0.0
Asgada 6.6 6.6
Vasa 5.1 11.7
Sanida 3.6 15.3
Kellaki 4.1 19.4
Eptagoneia 4.5 23.9
Akapnou 3.0 26.9
Ora 3.5 30.4
Lageia 6.3 36.7
Vavla 2.4 39.1
Agios Minas Monastery 2.4 41.5
Kato Drys 3.1 44.6
Skarinou 9.0 53.6
Choirokoitia 4.1 57.7
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement 0.0 57.7
Tochni 2.7 60.4
Kalavasos 6.9 67.3

Ancient Vasilikos Extended

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The route starts at the Governor’s Beach heading west to Monagroulli. A three kilometre uphill ride will lead to the beautiful village of Asgata. Pass through the narrow streets of the village and go downward to Kalavasos. The paved traditional streets, the grand church of the Virgin Mary and the Mosque are some of the many things to admire in Kalavasos. Then, head south and discover the village of Tochni where the ancient church of the village is bound to impress. The village of Choirokoitia is next, where the Neolithic Settlement of Choirokoitia is located, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. Skarinou and Agios Theodoros are the villages to follow before reaching Zygi and the Zygi Marina. Continue towards Vasiliko to finish the circular route at Governor’s Beach.

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Distance: 60.2km
Elevation Gain: 806m
Highest point: 336m
Lowest point: 3m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Governor’s Beach 0.0 0.0
Monagrouli 8.5 8.5
Asgada 5.1 13.6
Kalavasos 6.7 20.3
Tochni 6.1 26.4
Choirokoitia 3.0 29.4
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement 0.0 29.4
Skarinou 3.1 32.5
Agios Theodoros 5.3 37.8
Zygi 12.4 50.2
Governor’s Beach 10.0 60.2

Ancient Vasilikos

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The route starts at the Governor’s Beach and heads westward to Monagroulli. A three kilometre uphill ride will lead to the beautiful village of Asgata. Pass  through the narrow streets of the village and go downward to Kalavasos. The paved traditional streets, the grand church of the Virgin Mary and the Mosque are some of the many things to admire in Kalavasos. Then, head south and discover the village of Tochni where the ancient church of the village is bound to impress. Choirokoitia and Psematismenos are the villages to follow before reaching Zygi and the Zygi Marina. Continue towards Vasiliko to finish the circular route at Governor’s Beach.

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Distance: 47.2km
Elevation Gain: 677m
Highest point: 338m
Lowest point: 3m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Governor’s Beach 0,0 0,0
Monagroulli 8.5 8.5
Asgada 5.1 13.6
Kalavasos 6.7 20.3
Tochni 6.1 26.4
Choirokoitia 3.0 29.4
Choirokoitia Neollithic Settlement 0.0 29.4
Psematismenos 3.3 32.7
Zygi 4.5 37.2
Governor’s Beach 10.0 47.2

Divine Coast

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The route starts from Governor’s Beach and heads towards the coast and westward towards Lemesos. Cross Lemesos by going along the entire coastline of the city, from the Molos area, to the old port, to Limassol Marina, etc. Continue west and pass through the archaeological site of Kourion where the ancient theatre of Kourion is located. Ride uphill to the Sanctuary of Apollon Hylates and continue to reach the Episkopi and the Happy Valley. Pass through the Paramali village and end the route in Pissouri and Pissouri Bay.

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Distance: 131.2km
Elevation Gain: 1191m
Highest point: 241m
Lowest point: 2m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Governor’s Beach 0,0 0,0
Ancient Amathus 10.5 10.5
Dasoudi Beach 9.5 20.0
Old Port 4.3 24.3
Limassol Marina 0.6 24.9
asomatos 8.2 33.1
Ancient Kourion 9.5 42.6
Episkopi 4.9 47.5
Paramali 5.6 53.1
Pissouri Bay 10.5 63.6
Pissouri 3.3 66.9
Paramali 11.5 78.4
Episkopi 5.5 83.9
Ancient Kourion 5 88.9
Kolossi Castle 5.5 94.4
Trachoni 4.6 99
Limassol Marina 7.2 106.2
Old Port 0.6 106.8
Dasoudi Beach 4.3 111.1
Ancient Amathus 10.5 121.6
Governor’s Beach 9.6 131.2

The Heart of Koumandaria

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The route starts from Amathous, crosses Germasogeia and ascends to Mathikoloni. Apsiou and Gerasa are the next two villages to encounter before reaching Kalo Chorio. Then, after passing by a pine grove the route leads further north to the picturesque village of Potamitissa and then to the largest village in the area, Pelendri. A big downhill ride will lead to Saittas and from there go uphill to Agios Mamas, Kapileio, Korfi and Paramytha. Palodeia is the last village to come upon before reaching Lemesos and heading to the starting point in Amathous.

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Distance: 97.2km
Elevation Gain: 2112m
Highest point: 964m
Lowest point: 1m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mountain
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Ancient Amathus 0,0 0,0
Mouttagiaka 4.0 4.0
Germasogia 2.1 6.1
Agios Athanasios 2.5 8.6
Mathikoloni 8.0 16.6
Apsiou 3.4 20.0
Gerasa 3.4 23.4
Louvaras 6.2 29.6
Kalo Chorio 2.7 32.3
Kato Mylos 8.8 41.1
Potamitissa 3 44.1
Pelendri 5.6 49.7
Trimiklini 8.5 58.2
Agios Mamas 3.6 61.8
Korifi 8.6 70.4
Apesia 1.5 71.9
Pallodia 6 77.9
Agia Fylaxis 3.5 81.4
Mesa Geitonia 3.5 84.9
Ancient Amathus 12.3 97.2

Koumandaria Light

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The route starts from the ancient Amathous and is directed toward Lemesos. Head towards Agia Fyla and then go uphill towards Palodeia. Pass outside the village of Gerasa and enter a pine grove leading towards the small village of Apsiou. Ride uphill towards Mathikoloni and then pass through the village of Germasogeia. Mouttagiaka is the last village on the route before reaching the Germasogeia Tourist Area and the starting point in Amathous.

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Distance: 50.3km
Elevation Gain: 881m
Highest point: 500m
Lowest point: 1m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Ancient Amathus 0,0 0,0
Dasoudi Beach 6.0 6.0
Mesa Geitonia 5.6 11.6
Agia Fylaxis 3.5 15.1
Pallodia 3.5 18.6
Gerasa 8.3 26.9
Apsiou 3.4 30.3
Mathikoloni 3.4 33.7
Agios Athanasios 8.0 41.7
Germasogeia 2.5 44.2
Mouttagiaka 2.1 46.3
Ancient Amathus 4.0 50.3

Serene Agios Minas

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The route starts from the village of Skarinou, and continues upward to Kato Drys. Pass through a pine woodland to reach the Monastery of Agios Minas and climb towards the Vavla village. Then, a big downhill ride with beautiful views will lead to Choirokoitia and then to the starting point in Skarinou.

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Distance: 30.1km
Elevation Gain: 743m
Highest point: 593m
Lowest point: 156m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Skarinou 0.0 0.0
Kato Drys 9.1 9.1
Agios Minas Monastery 3.1 12.2
Vavla 2.5 14.7
Choirokoitia 11.2 25.9
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement 0.0 25.9
Skarinou 4.2 30.1

Terraces of Agioi Vavatsinias

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The route starts from the village of Skarinou and ascends to the village of Lefkara, known for its traditional embroidered lace and silver wire crafts. Just outside the village, you can visit the organic olive grove before continuing to the picturesque Vavatsinia and to Agioi Vavatsinias. Continue onward for Ora, Lageia, Vavla and ride downhill to Choirokoitia where the Neolithic Settlement of Choirokoitia is located, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. The route ends at the starting point in Skarinou.

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Distance: 56.8km
Elevation Gain: 1299m
Highest point: 863m
Lowest point: 142m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mountain
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Skarinou 0.0 0.0
Pano Lefkara 15.2 15.2
Terra Oliva Organic Olive Farm 1.3 16.5
Vavatsinia 8.5 25.0
Agioi Vavatsinias 7.0 32.0
Ora 2.7 34.7
Lageia 6.7 41.4
Vavla 1.9 43.3
Choirokoitia 8.9 52.2
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement 0.0 52.2
Skarinou 4.6 56.8

Limassol (Lemesos) Forest Intense

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The route is directed towards the coast and turns towards Germasogeia. It passes by the Germasogeia Reservoir and then heads towards the Akrounta Village. After a challenging 9 km uphill ride, the route leads to the small village of Dierona and then to Arakapas and Eptagoneia. Then, while heading towards Kellaki and Sanida there is a big downhill ride with a view of the beach and the beautiful blue water. Vasa, Asgata and Monagroulli are the next three villages the route passes by and then turns towards Pyrgos and ends at the starting point in Amathous.

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Distance: 67.3km
Elevation Gain: 1494m
Highest point: 731m
Lowest point: 9m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mountain
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Ancient Amathus 0,0 0,0
Germasogia 6.5 6.5
Akrounta 5.8 12.3
Dierona 14.6 26.9
Arakapas 2.3 29.2
Eptagonia 4.2 33.4
Kellaki 4.2 37.6
Sanida 5.2 42.8
Vasa 3.1 45.9
Asgada 5.5 51.4
Sayous Adventure Park 1.5 52.9
Monagroulli 4.2 57.1
Pyrgos 4.0 61.1
Ancient Amathus 6.2 67.3

A Sea of Green and the Coast

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The route starts in beautiful Tochni and heads to Choirokoitia where the Neolithic Settlement of Choirokoitia is located, which has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. Next, continue uphill to Vavla, a designated heritage village due to its white stone houses and its traditional features. Head downward to Lageia where then the route goes uphill again towards the village of Ora. The villages of the mountainous part of Lemesos follow, particularly Akapnou, Eptagoneia, Arakapas, Dierona and Akrounta and then the route leads to Germasogeia, an urban area of Lemesos. The route then passes through the archaeological site of Amathous, one of the most important ancient cities-kingdoms of Cyprus. The route continues along the coast and then ascends and ends back in the village of Tochni.

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Distance: 83.8km
Elevation Gain: 1394m
Highest point: 688m
Lowest point: 1m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mountain
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Tochni 0.0 0.0
Choirokoitia 3.8 3.8
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement 0.0 3.8
Vavla 8.8 12.6
Lageia 2.1 14.7
Ora 6.7 21.4
Akapnou 2.9 24.3
Eptagoneia 3.2 27.5
Arakapas 4.4 31.9
Dierona 2.5 34.4
Akrounta 13.6 48.0
Germasogeia 6.7 54.7
Ancient Amathus 5.9 60.6
Tochni 23.2 83.8