Cyprus Cycling Tour, Race List , Mountain Areas, Trail Conditions..

Cyprus Cycling Tours and excursions provide 10,000 years of scenery, glorious climate, cultural vegetation, sandy terrains, rural tranquility. It is an ideal destination for a bike ride and sweeping views of the historical landmarks with endless coastal waters.

Cyprus Cycling Routes can be relaxed and competitive. The idylic villages and traffic free trails offer spectacular views of the rolling hills and vast landscapes of vineyards, olive trees and plantations. On occasion, the steep climbs lead to unexplored grounds of secluded ruins and azuring sun-sets.

Ancient Amathous - Governor's Beach Cycling Route

This 15 kilometres excursion is for mountain bike fanatics who will appreciate the technical difficulties involved. Although there are few changes in gradient, a large part is on rocky ground and requires a good sense of balance and technical skills.

It starts where the Lemesos (Limassol) - ancient Amathous route ends, continuing in the same direction along the old Lemesos - Lefkosia (Nicosia) road for 5 kilometres as far as the Moni fly over. There it turns off onto a dirt road to the right and heads south towards the coast.

It goes past a number of industrial units as well as the Moni quarry where it turns left heading east. This part of the route is full of cycling thrills. It ends up at Governor’s Beach. Halfway along the route (about 4 kilometres) is a biological waste-processing unit.

Just before the uphill leading to the unit, there is a narrow path carved out of the cliff on the right that descends to the dry riverbed of Agios Georgios Alamanos. The road at the riverbed is smoother and heads north for about 600 metres before turning right in order to cross to the other side. It is not far from there to the coast, with Governor’s Beach 5 kilometres away.

Start Point: Ancient Amathous

End Point: Governor’s Beach

Total Distance: 15 kilometres

Difficulty Rate: Hard and uneven surface. It requires a good quality mountain bike with 24 speeds and front fork suspension.

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Road Conditions: Apart from the first 5 kilometres of paved roads, the rest of the route is on an uneven surface.

This 63,5 kilometres Cyprus Cycling Tour and excursion goes through the eastern villages of the Lemesos (Limassol) district as well as some of the mountain villages in the foothills of the Pitsylia region such as Agros. You can also go down towards Palaichori along the routes of the Lefkosia (Nicosia) district.

The route heads north, starting at Germasogeia roundabout. Climbing through the village, it goes past Germasogeia Dam and the villages of Akrounta, Dierona and Arakapas. At Arakapas, the route turns west and continues climbing steadily to the village of Kalo Chorio where it meets the Lemesos - Pitsylia road.

Heading in the direction of Lemesos, a short distance down the road and to the right is the dirt road that leads to Agios Mamas. From Agios Mamas the route begins to descend along a paved road, passing through the villages of Kapileio and Korfi to reach the roundabout of Polemidia on the outskirts of Lemesos.

Start Point: Germasogeia

End Point: Polemidia - Lemesos

Total Distance: 63,5 kilometres

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Difficulty Rate: Average. It requires a mountain bike with at least 21 speeds.

Road Conditions: A combination of paved and dirt roads.

Height Gain: 840 metres

This 11 kilometres Cyprus Cycling Tour route is a bicycle trip of Lemesos (Limassol), with very few variations in gradient. It takes cyclists through the tourist area of Germasogeia and on to ancient Amathous and the nearby chapel of Agia Varvara with its eucalyptus grove and lovely beach.

The route begins from the old port of Lemesos (Limassol) and heads northeast along the coast. It goes through the tourist area of Germasogeia with its many shops, nightclubs, restaurants, hotels and traditional tavernas. It ends at the archaeological site of Amathous.

A short distance down the road is the old chapel of Agia Varvara, once a favourite spot for local fishermen. There is a beautiful eucalyptus grove that provides plenty of shade for swimmers just opposite the chapel.

Start Point: Lemesos coast

End Point: Agia Varvara

Total Distance: 11 kilometres

Difficulty Rate: An easy ride for all types of bicycles.

Road Conditions: Entirely paved.

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This 77 kilometres Cyprus Cycling Tour and excursion goes through the western part of Lemesos (Limassol) district to traditional wine-producing villages, along the picturesque Fasouri road, lined on either side with cypress trees that form a canopy of leaves overhead, and past important archaeological sites such as Kourion.

From the Lemesos Port traffic lights, the route heads west towards Zakaki. For about 15 kilometres the landscape is one of citrus orchards as Asomatos village and Fasouri are the main orange producing areas of Lemesos.

Along the old Lemesos - Pafos (Paphos) road, the route goes past the chapel of Agios Ermogenis, the entrance to the archaeological site of Kourion and the popular Kourion beach. It then climbs steeply for about 1 kilometre to reach the ancient Stadium of Kourion and the Sanctuary of Apollo Ylatis.

The route then goes past the military base of Episkopi and the village of Paramali, where it starts to climb to the north towards Avdimou and Prastio until it reaches Pachna, the main wine-producing village of the region. The village is full of vineyards, as are the smaller villages of Agios Amvrosios and Kivides, which follow.

After Kivides the route is downhill offering spectacular views to the east of Lemesos town and bay spread out in all their glory as well as of Akrotiri peninsula and the bay of Episkopi. The straight road that leads to Souni and Kantou is relaxing, allowing one to enjoy the countryside.

Shortly after Kantou is Erimi, a village located on the old Lemesos - Pafos road. From there the route turns left in an easterly direction, and then right to Kolossi and its medieval castle. The return journey to Lemesos is via Fasouri.

Start Point: Port traffic lights

End Point: Port traffic lights

Total Distance: 77 kilometres

Difficulty Rate: It is a relatively long route but it does not present any particular difficulty except for a few steep uphills, which require a bicycle with speeds.

Road Conditions: Good quality, paved roads throughout.

Height Gain: 660 metres

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This 28,3 kilometres Cyprus Cycling Tour and excursion connecting the areas of Pitsylia and Troodos is an interesting route to visit the surrounding villages.

From Alona the route heads southwest, goes through Polystypos and climbs to the northwest, passing underneath Madari peak to reach Chandria village.

At Chandria it turns right and heads west, through Kyperounta to reach the crossroads at Karvounas. From Karvounas it heads south, climbing steeply towards Pano Amiantos and then heads west climbing even more steeply to Troodos Square.

Before reaching the square it goes past the picnic sites of Almyrolivado and Livadi tou Pasa as well as a camping and a picnic site just before the square.

Start Point: Alona

End Point: Troodos square

Total Distance: 28,3 kilometres

Difficulty Rate: Even though this is a short route, it has steep uphills that require a good quality street bicycle with at least 14 speeds, or a mountain bike with 21 speeds.

Road Conditions: Paved roads throughout.

Height Gain: 695 metres

*Sce: Cyprus Cycling Tour details and information provided by the Cyprus Tourism Organization