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Cycling in Cyprus

Set your sights on Cyprus. You’ll be in the right place for great year-round sunshine, various routes that span roads, towns and mountains, and staggering historic treasures. Make the most of soaking up all the island’s dramatic scenery as you pedal from east to west.

Cyprus cycling hotels

  • Paphos – Agios Georgios, Pegeia – Lara – Baths of Aphrodite
  • Troodos – Paphos
  • Lemesos 2 – Ancient Amathus – Governor's Beach
  • Stavros tis Psokas – Panagia – Paphos

Paphos – Agios Georgios, Pegeia – Lara – Baths of Aphrodite

 

Name: Paphos – Agios Georgios, Pegeia – Lara – Baths of Aphrodite

Suitable for: Leisurely pedallers/Seasoned pros

Difficulty: 3/5

Climb Level: 3/5

Max Altitude: 210m

Distance: 56km

The Route: Start at Paphos’ beguiling archaeological park and pass through the Tombs of the Kings before pressing on for 15km towards the rocky Akamas Peninsula. Head to Lara Beach, where caretta caretta turtles dig nests and lay their eggs, then it’s on to Fontana Amorosa and the mystifying Baths of Aphrodite.

Troodos – Paphos

 

Name: Troodos – Paphos

Suitable for: Leisurely pedallers/Families

Difficulty: 2/5

Climb Level: 2/5

Max Altitude: 1,735m

Distance: 68.6km

The Route: This route winds from Troodos Square and on to the main Lemesos road towards Pano Platres – an area known for its chocolate production. Turn right towards Mandria and Paphos, where you’ll ride through various idyllic little villages, such as Agios Nikolaos and Kidasi, before ending the journey at Paphos Castle.

Lemesos 2 – Ancient Amathus – Governor's Beach

 

Name: Lemesos 2 – Ancient Amathus – Governor's Beach

Suitable for: Seasoned cyclists

Difficulty: 4/5

Climb Level: 3/5

Max Altitude: 67m

Distance: 15.4km

The Route: The uneven surfaces you’ll ride along make this a tougher choice for seasoned pros. If you’ve got the right gear, begin on the old Lemesos-Lefkosia road and continue for 5km. There’s then a dirt track to join southwards over to Moni Quarry and the gorgeous Governor’s Beach.

Stavros tis Psokas – Panagia – Paphos

 

Name: Stavros tis Psokas – Panagia – Paphos

Suitable for: Seasoned cyclists

Difficulty: 4/5

Climb Level: 3/5

Max Altitude: 1,255m

Distance: 64.2km

The Route: This one’s got a few twists and turns thrown in for good measure. Take on the climb from Stavros tis Psokas to Panagia, the birthplace of the first President of Cyprus. You’ll then wind your way around various pretty towns and villages dotted about before reaching central Paphos.

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