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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

A Sea of Green and the Coastal Strip

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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, it ascends to Vavla, a designated heritage village due to its white stone houses and its traditional features. Then, the route descends to Lageia and ascends again heading towards the village of Ora. The villages of the mountainous part of Lemesos follow, particularly Akapnou, Eptagoneia and Kellaki and then the route leads to Parekklisia, an area of Lemesos. The route continues towards Pyrgos and then ascends and ends back in the village of Tochni.

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Distance: 65.9km
Elevation Gain: 1177m
Highest point: 620m
Lowest point: 34m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Tochni 0.0 0.0
Choirokoitia 3.8 3.8
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement 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
Kellaki 3.7 31.2
Parekklisia 10.2 41.4
Pyrgos 5.4 46.8
Tochni 19.1 65.9

Traditional Villages Light

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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, it ascends to Vavla, a designated heritage village due to its white stone houses and its traditional features. Then, the route descends to reach the Monastery of Agios Minas and ascends again heading towards the idyllic and picturesque Kato Drys. The route then descends to Skarinou to reach the starting point in Tochni.

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Distance: 40.1km
Elevation Gain: 818m
Highest point: 583m
Lowest point: 74m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Ancient Amathus 0.0 0.0
Choirokoitia 3.8 3.8
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement 0.0 3.8
Vavla 9.0 12.8
Agio Minas Monastery 4.1 16.9
Kato Drys 3.6 20.5
Skarinou 9.5 30.0
Tochni 10.1 40.1

Traditional Villages

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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, it ascends to Vavla, a designated heritage village due to its white stone houses and its traditional features. Then, the route descends to reach the Monastery of Agios Minas and ascends again heading towards the idyllic and picturesque Kato Drys. The route then descends to Skarinou, and continues onward to the beautiful villages of Agios Theodoros, Maroni and Psematismenos to reach the starting point in Tochni.

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Distance: 54.2km
Elevation Gain: 927m
Highest point: 583m
Lowest point: 3m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Tochni 0.0 0.0
Choirokoitia 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
Skarinou 9.5 30.0
Agios Theodoros 4.8 34.8
Maroni 11.3 46.1
Psematismenos 1.7 47.8
Tochni 6.4 54.2

From the Kornos Mountains to the Lefkara Hills

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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, it ascends to Vavla, a designated heritage village due to its white stone houses and its traditional features. Then, the route descends to reach the Monastery of Agios Minas and ascends again heading towards the idyllic and picturesque Kato Drys and then to Lefkara, known for its traditional embroidered lace and silver wire crafts. The route continues downhill to Kornos, renowned for its traditional handmade clay vessels, as well as for its tradition in beekeeping, as it produces superior quality honey. Then the route leads uphill through the mountain breeze to the Holy Monastery of Stavrovouni built on a rocky peak. Then you can head down to Kofinou, Skarinou to finally return to Tochni.

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Distance: 65.7km
Elevation Gain: 1136m
Highest point: 612m
Lowest point: 72m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mountain
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Tochni 0.0 0.0
Skarinou 9.9 9.9
Kofinou 3.9 13.8
Kornos 11.8 25.6
Pano Lefkara 16.3 41.9
Kato Drys 3.6 45.5
Agios Minas Monastery 3.8 49.3
Vavla 2.3 51.6
Choirokoitia 10.5 62.1
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement 0 62.1
Tochni 3.6 65.7

Olympus Panorama Light

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The route starts from the ancient city of Amathous. Ride along the beach until the turn towards Parekklisia village where there is an uphill climb. Pass through the village and continue uphill. The Lemesos Quarry is on the left and across are the mountains of Olympos. Continue and cross the village of Kellaki where the route will start to descend and reach the Eptagoneia Village. Head left and proceed towards the Arakapas and Dierona villages, while entering a very beautiful pine grove. Next up, pass by Akrounta and the Germasogeia Reservoir to reach the village of Germasogeia and continue along the coast in order to end the route and reach Amathous again.

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Distance: 53.9km
Elevation Gain: 1188m
Highest point: 692m
Lowest point: 33m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mountain
Road surface: Paved
Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Ancient Amathus 0,0 0,0
Parekklisia 5.8 5.8
Kellaki 10.5 16.3
Eptagonia 4.2 20.5
Arakapas 4.2 24.7
Dierona 2.3 27.0
Akrounta 14.6 41.6
Germasogia 5.8 47.4
Ancient Amathus 6.5 53.9

From the Kornos Mountains to the Lefkara Hills (Intense)

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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

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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

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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

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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