Walking in Cyprus. Nike Werstroh
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Название: Walking in Cyprus

Автор: Nike Werstroh

Издательство: Ingram

Жанр: Книги о Путешествиях

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isbn: 9781783625512

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СКАЧАТЬ 3A Smigies Nature Trail

       Walk 3B Pissouromoutti Nature Trail

       Walk 4 Avakas Gorge

       Walk 5 Argaka Nature Trail

       Walk 6 Horteri Nature Trail

       Walk 7 Vouni path

       Walk 8 Sinti Monastery – Roudia Bridge

       Walk 9 Venetian bridges

       The Troodos and central Cyprus

       Walk 10 Xystarouda – Agiasma – Vasiliki Nature Trail

       Walk 11 Prodromos Dam – Stavroulia Trail

       Walk 12 Kannoures Trail

       Walk 13 Mnimata Piskopon Trail

       Walk 14 Atalante Trail

       Walk 15 Artemis Trail

       Walk 16 Caledonia circular

       Walk 17 Pouziaris Trail

       Walk 18 Loymata ton Aeton Trail

       Walk 19 Madari Trail

       Walk 20 Kannavia circular

       Walk 21 Asinou Trail

       Walk 22 Panagia tou Araka – Stavros tou Agiasmati

       Walk 23 Politiko Nature Trail

       Walk 24 Machairas Monastery – Fikardou

       Walk 25 Kionia loop

       Walk 26 Kakokefalos – Mantra tou Kampiou Trail

       South and east

       Walk 27 Hapotami Trail

       Walk 28 Pissouri coast walk

       Walk 29 Kyparissia Trail

       Walk 30 Sea caves – Kavos Hill

       Walk 31 Agioi Anargyroi – Cyclops Cave

       NORTHERN CYPRUS

       Walk 32 Monumental olive trees of Kalkanli

       Walk 33 Sina Monastery circular

       Walk 34 Lapta Baspinar Trail

       Walk 35 The Fourth Castle

       Walk 36 St Hilarion Castle

       Walk 37 Buffavento Castle

       Walk 38 Armenian monastery

       Walk 39 Alevkaya circular

       Walk 40 Esentepe – Antiphonitis Monastery

       Walk 41 Kucuk Erenkoy circular

       Walk 42 Tatlisu circular

       Walk 43 Kantara Castle

       Walk 44 Kumyali circular

       Appendix A Route summary table

       Appendix B Useful contacts

       Appendix C Further reading

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      The narrowest section of the Avakas gorge (Walk 4)

      INTRODUCTION

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      Aphrodite’s birthplace, Petra tou Romiou

      According to legend, the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, was born in Cyprus. Her birthplace, Petra tou Romiou – the famous rock formation near Paphos/Baf – rising from the turquoise sea, attracts many tourists every day. Admiring the striking sea stack from the pebbly beach in the early hours before the coachloads of noisy tourists arrive, you can see why a goddess of beauty would rise from the sea on that very spot. Cyprus has a strong connection with Greek mythology, and today places of interest and even walking trails bear the names of mythological figures.

      The scenery changes from the rugged coastline of the Akamas Peninsula, washed with turquoise water, to the wildflower-carpeted meadows and pine-covered slopes of Troodos; across the cultivated Mesaoria Plains to the narrow, serene Kyrenia/Beşparmak mountains. The Kyrenia range leads to the Karpaz/Karpass Peninsula, which is like an outstretched arm pointing towards Turkey.

      Sunshine, a Mediterranean climate and golden beaches with crystal-clear waters have attracted tourists for many years. But walkers – who prefer to leave the hustle of seaside towns, noisy taverns and the busy archaeological sites behind – have only just started to discover Cyprus’ outstanding walking trails. The sound of waves crashing against the rocks and the smell of seawater accompany the walker on sunny coastal trails, while birdsong entertains them as they walk through the dramatic Avakas Gorge on the Akamas Peninsula. Hikers might spot shy mouflon (a type of wild sheep) hopping skilfully on the steep slopes in Paphos Forest and the wild donkeys staring curiously at people on the Karpaz/Karpass Peninsula.

      In the centre of the island, in the Troodos mountains, zigzagging footpaths lead to small, hidden churches and Byzantine monasteries – many of which are on the UNESCO Word Heritage List for their unique architecture and colourful frescos. Winding nature trails on pine-covered slopes with stunning views give walkers the opportunity to admire the beauty of these mountains.

      Meanwhile, with castles proudly perched on rocks and mysterious monasteries in the shade of mighty trees, the thin, dramatic Kyrenia mountain range stretches across almost the entire length of Northern Cyprus.

      In every season the island has its own magic to share with visitors. In some winters, snow covers the mountain peaks of Troodos, and Cyprus has Europe’s most southerly ski resort. In spring, streams grow wider and colourful wildflowers carpet the meadows, while in the peak СКАЧАТЬ