Due to the natural environment, climate and cultural heritage, Troodos is a major attraction for tourists and a great place for many outdoor activities. The climate on the mountains is Mediterranean, usually with hot and dry summers and an average temperature of 28°C/82.4°F and cold and wet winters with an average temperature of 3°C/37.4°F and frequent snowfalls.
This place is a playground for the mountain bike enthusiasts and offers an endless network of trails for all ages and skill levels. One of the favorite trails followed by mountain bikers is the Troodos Square Trail. Starting from Troodos square, the route is 23.5 mi/37.8 km long – one way – and takes you all the way up to the Agios Nikolaos monastery at a maximum altitude of 5679 ft/1730 m.
As you bike through the pine clad forests, the trail leads you onto incredible twin and single track routes, as well as many exposed areas, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the island. Troodos Square Trail can be ridden all year round. However, the best season is from May to October, when you can admire the blooming nature and find the perfect getaway from the extreme coastal heat waves during summer. So get ready to enjoy a great ride and once you reach the end of the trail, a fantastic downhill is everything you need to end your adventure on Troodos Mountains for the day!
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Mark the date : April 8, 2017! That’s when the season starts with Dorians Coastal Challenge powered by Hellenic Bank. This is a first ever competition in Cyprus and of the very few taking place globally!
Cyprus an amazing island is located in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea and is a major touristic destination. As it lies in the crossroads of three continents, where East meets West, Cyprus thrives with historical sites, inviting beaches, sunny weather, adventurous mountains and many events, year round.
Paphos is a wonderful coastal city, located in the southwest side of Cyprus and considered as one of the most important ancient kingdoms of the island. The city, being divided in two levels where New Paphos represents the commercial part of the city and Old Paphos, the mythical birth place of goddess Aphrodite, is the main touristic destination, also included in the UNESCO list of cultural and natural treasures of the world's heritage.
Troodos is located in the centrer of Cyprus and is the highest mountain range on the island. With its highest peak reaching up to 6404 ft/1952 m above sea level, Troodos boasts amazing lanscapes, many ancient Byzantine monasteries and beautiful forests and rivers with rich and rare flora and fauna.
