From the Kornos Mountains to the Lefkara Hills (Intense)

The route starts from the beautiful Tochni and heads towards the villages of Skarinou and Kofinou, before ascending to Kornos, renowned for its traditional handmade clay vessels, as well as for its tradition in beekeeping, as it produces superior quality honey. After a ride of about 20 kilometres in the mountainous Larnaka, you encounter Lefkara, known for its traditional embroidered lace and silver wire crafts. Next up is the beautiful Kato Drys, the Monastery of Agios Minas and Vavla, a designated heritage village due to its white stone houses and its traditional features. The route continues towards Choirokoitia, where the Neolithic Settlement of Choirokoitia is located, which has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998, and ends in beautiful Tochni.

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Distance: 81.7km
Elevation Gain: 1554m
Highest point: 632m
Lowest point: 74m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mountain
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Tochni 0.0 0.0
Choirkoitia 3.8 3.8
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement 0 3.8
Vavla 9 12.8
Agios Minas Monastery 4.1 16.9
Kato Drys 3.6 20.5
Pano Lefkara 3.2 23.7
Kornos 16.1 39.8
Stavrovouni Monastery 10.7 50.5
Kofinou 17.3 67.8
Skarinou 4 71.8
Tochni 9.9 81.7

Larnaka (Larnaca) Spin

The route starts from the village of Mazotos – Alaminos and heads to Anglisides and Alethriko. Pass over the bridge and head towards Kalo Chorio, then find Aradippou, which is one of the largest villages on this route, and then head towards Livadia and enter the coastal road of Larnaka. Ride along the ​​Foinikoudes area and enjoy the beautiful beach. Pass by the Mackenzie cosmopolitan area with its many cafes and bars and then head towards the old Larnaka airport. Cross the salt lake and continue towards Meneou and the beautiful Lighthouse.

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Distance: 77.0km
Elevation Gain: 306m
Highest point: 163m
Lowest point: 0
Loop: YES
Terrain: Flat
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Alaminos Beach 0.0 0.0
Alaminos 4.4 4.4
Anglisides 6.2 10.6
Alethriko 3.8 14.4
Kalo Chorio 11.8 26.2
Aradippou 6.7 32.9
Livadia 5 37.9
Foinikoudes Beach 8.6 46.5
Meneou 6.8 53.3
Pervolia Lighthouse 7.2 60.5
Mazotos 13.2 73.7
Alaminos Beach 3.3 77

Magnificient Stavrovouni

The route starts off at Alaminos beach and gradually ascends while passing through the villages of Mazotos, Alethriko, Klavdia and Pyrga and then circles back downhill towards Kofinou and the beautiful village of Agios Theodoros to reach Alaminos beach.

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Distance: 60.9km
Elevation Gain: 491m
Highest point: 376m
Lowest point: 6m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Alaminos Beach 0.0 0.0
Mazotos 3.8 3.8
Kivisili 7.1 10.9
Alethriko 2.7 13.6
Klavdia 7.7 21.3
Pyrga 9.9 31.2
Kofinou 13.7 44.9
Agios Theodoros 4.3 49.2
Alaminos Beach 11.7 60.9

Magnificient Stavrovouni Intense

The route starts off at Alaminos beach and gradually ascends while passing through the villages of Mazotos, Alethriko, Klavdia and Pyrga, to reach the mountaintop of Stavrovouni where the Holy Monastery of Stavrovouni is built on a rocky peak. The route then circles back downhill towards Kofinou and then the beautiful village of Agios Theodoros to reach Alaminos beach.

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Distance: 74.9km
Elevation Gain: 878m
Highest point: 632m
Lowest point: 6m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Road surface: Paved

  Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Alaminos Beach 0.0 0.0
Mazotos 3.8 3.8
Kivisili 7.1 10.9
Alethriko 2.7 13.6
Klavdia 7.7 21.3
Pyrga 9.9 31.2
Stavrovouni Monastery 10.7 41.9
Kofinou 16.9 58.8
Agios Theodoros 4.3 63.1
Alaminos Beach 11.8 74.9

Southern Maroni Valley

The route starts from the village Psematismenos and is headed south towards Zygi. In Zygi you can enjoy the amazing beach and the Zygi Marina. Turning left and cycling along the coast you can enjoy the beautiful sea as far as the village of Mazotos. Pass through the village of Mazotos and head towards Alaminos Village and then, with a slight ascent, head towards the beautiful village of Skarinou. Continue to Choirokoitia and end the route at the starting point in Psematismenos village.

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Distance: 43.2km
Elevation Gain: 326m
Highest point: 210m
Lowest point: 0
Loop: YES
Terrain: Flat
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Psematismenos 0.0 0.0
Zygi 4.1 4.1
Mazotos 18.1 22.2
Alaminos 5.5 27.7
Kofinou 4.8 32.5
Skarinou 4.1 36.6
Psematismenos 6.6 43.2

Tochni Mountain Biking Moderate

The route starts from the beautiful Tochni and heads towards Kalavasos. At a short distance from Kalavasos lies the Tenta Neolithic Settlement dating back to 7000 BC. It is one of the most important Neolithic Settlements on the island and is sheltered by a distinctive cone-shaped roof, which is a contemporary architectural intervention in the landscape. Subsequently, the route ascends towards the Kalavasos Reservoir. Next, discover the village of Asgata, then continue uphill to the adventure theme park and downhill again to Monagroulli and Pyrgos. The route continues along the coast, passing by the Moni Fishing Shelter, the impressive White Rocks coastal area, the beach of Agios Georgios Alamanos and the Governor’s Beach, to then head uphill and end in Tochni.

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Distance: 56.9km
Elevation Gain: 864m
Highest point: 355m
Lowest point: 0m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Tochni 0.0 0.0
Kalavasos 5.5 5.5
Kalavasos Dam 6.3 11.8
Asgada 4.5 16.3
Sayous Adventure Park 1.9 18.2
Monagrouli 5.9 24.1
Pyrgos 4.1 28.2
Moni Fishing Shelter 7.8 36.0
White Rocks Beach 2.0 38.0
Agios Georgios Alamanos Beach 1.1 39.1
Governor’s Beach 4.3 43.4
Tochni 13.5 56.9

Kalavasos Mountain Biking Moderate

The route starts from the village of Kalavasos and goes uphill passing by the Kalavasos Reservoir. The route is circular, it is mostly on a dirt road and some parts of it require good technical cycling skills.

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Distance: 46.8km
Elevation Gain: 1167m
Highest point: 717m
Lowest point: 72m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mountain
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Kalavasos 0.0 0.0
Lageia 14.7 14.7
Akapnou 6.8 21.5
Klonari 2.4 23.9
Kelaki 3.1 27.0
Sanida 3.4 30.4
Vasa 5.0 35.4
Kalavasos 11.4 46.8

Skarinou Mountain Biking Moderate

The route starts from the village of Skarinou, ascends to Kato Drys and then descends to Vavla, a designated heritage village due to its white stone houses and its traditional features. Continue towards the Kalavasos Reservoir and then to the picturesque villages of Kalavasos and Tochni. The route then heads to Choirokoitia, passing by the site where the Neolithic Settlement of Choirokoitia lies, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998, and ends again in Skarinou

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Distance: 48.0km
Elevation Gain: 1182m
Highest point: 583m
Lowest point: 75m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mountained
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Skarinou 0.0 0.0
Kato Drys 9.8 9.8
Vavla 5.5 15.3
Kalavasos Dam 12.8 28.1
Kalavasos 7.8 35.9
Tochni 4.1 40.0
Choirokoitia 3.2 43.2
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement 0.0 43.2
Skarinou 4.8 48.0

Psematismenos Mountain Biking Moderate

The route starts from the village of Psematismenos and heads towards the chapel of Agios Andronikos and Agia Athanasia. Then, proceed downhill to Maroni and through rural roads towards the beach and the Secret Paradise Fishing Shelter. Continue along the coast and go uphill to Mazotos. Next, you will encounter the villages of Anafotida and Alaminos. The rural dirt roads lead to the village of Agios Theodoros where you can enter the main road and head to Choirokoitia. Cross the beautiful Tochni and enter a delightful path that leads to the main road. Pass under the highway and, via the dirt road, reach the starting point.

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Distance: 51.8km
Elevation Gain: 539m
Highest point: 201m
Lowest point: 0m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Psematismenos 0.0 0.0
Maroni 2.3 2.3
Alaminos Beach 12.5 14.8
Mazotos Beach 5.0 19.8
Mazotos 4.3 24.1
Anafotida 3.4 27.5
Alaminos 3.3 30.8
Agios Theodoros 5.6 36.4
Choirokoitia 7.4 43.8
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement 0.0 43.8
Tochni 2.4 46.2
Psematismenos 5.6 51.8

Amathus Mountain Biking Basic

The route starts from Ancient Amathous and heads towards Moni, passes under the bridge and continues straight to the road leading to Agios Georgios Alamanos. Continue down the dirt road to reach the Governor’s Beach. Take the coastal dirt road to Moni Power Station, turn left and reach the starting point.

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Distance: 29.6km
Elevation Gain: 275m
Highest point: 107m
Lowest point: 2m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Flat
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Ancient Amathus 0.0 0.0
Agia Varvara Church 0.8 0.8
Governor’s Beach 14.4 15.2
Agios Georgios Alamanos Beach 4.0 19.2
White Rocks Beach 1.8 21.0
Moni Fishing Shelter 1.6 22.6
Ancient Amathus 7.0 29.6