Xeros Potamos Valley Intro and Vouni Panagias Walking Trip

Cyprus - Limassol - Nicosia (South) - Nicosia - Paphos

Activities

Overview

We walk in uninhabited Xeros Potamos Valley and visit a watermill, and possibly also Panagia tou Sinti Monastery.

Vouni Panagias at an elevation around 1,000 m adds variety to the trip. We walk through well-kept vineyards (changing colors through the seasons) and by peculiar rock formations and enjoy excellent vistas towards Ezousa Valley, Kannaviou manmade lake and Paphos Forest.

Initially we walk in Xeros Potamos Valley and visit at least one watermill, and possibly also Panagia tou Sinti Monastery. Xeros Potamos means 'Dry River' and indeed the river disappears for much of its route during the hot season. At the same time, it is pleasant to walk here also at this time as there are excellent attractions to see including Panagia tou Sinti Monastery, one or two watermills, rock formations with protected caves, alder trees along much of the river bed as well as brambles. We may be lucky and spot a couple of the last remaining vultures in Cyprus as they frequent this region.

Then we move towards Pano Panagia village. Vouni Panagias walking trail starts at Pano Panagia village and is found at a high elevation (between 800 and 1,100 m of elevation). We walk through vineyards (which change tremendously through the seasons) and enjoy excellent vistas towards Ezousa Valley, Kannaviou manmade lake and Paphos Forest.

Profile of Walk in Xeros Potamos Valley (Maximum Distance)

• Total Length: 6 km / 4 mi
• Total Ascent: 50 m / 150 f
• Total Descent: 50 m / 150 f
• Average Elevation: 250 m / 800 f

Profile of Walk at Vouni Panagias

• Total Length: 8 km / 5 mi
• Total Ascent: 400 m / 1,300 f
• Total Descent: 400 m / 1,300 f
• Average Elevation: 1,000 m / 3,300 f

Itinerary

The basic itinerary is from the hotel (or other pick-up point) to the start of the walk and then from the end of the walk back to the hotel (or other delivery point).

If we have time we may stop at (at least) one place of interest such a monastery and/or a winery.

Price: Note that default price shown as 125 euros is per person price based on two people attendance in total. We offer groups discounts. Please choose the number of people joining the walking tour and price will update accordingly.

Duration: 8 hours - This roughly applies to the time of travel and the actual walking itinerary (walking, having breaks).

Our Vehicle: We usually use a Citroen C8 7-seater. It was built in 2006, it is in a very good condition and air-conditioned.

Inclusions

Transportation: I will pick up the customers from their accommodation (in Nicosia) and deliver them back to the same location at the end of the trip (unless we make other arrangements).

Please note that there is a group discount. For the total price, please let us know how many people are going to attend to this walking tour.

What To Bring Along

It is advisable to wear sturdy shoes (with grip), bring along drinking water (and possibly snacks) and to be properly dressed for easy walking (sunscreen, hat in the hot season and possibly a walking pole).

Adults + Children

The quoted prices are for the number of adults in the trip. Children can join the trip free of charge (keeping in mind that the total number of passenger seats for the trip is six).

Cancellation Policy

Until Day 31 prior to travel date: 80 Euro per booking

Day 30 to Day 3 of the trip: 100 Euro per booking

Day 2 to Day 1 of the trip: 90% of Full Trip amount

Day 1 to Day 0 of the trip: Full Trip amount