The Salonica View team organizes a one-day excursion to the Boufavento castle in Pentadakhtylos and a visit to the Antiphoner of Saint Ambrose in Kyrenia.
A few words about our route:
Our route will start from Nicosia and we will head towards the roadblock of Saint Dometios. After about 1 hour we will reach the road that leads to the Castle. The castle is located at an altitude of 945m. From there we will start our ascent to its top. At the top we will have the opportunity to see the entire north sea and we will immediately understand why this castle was of such strategic importance. Once we reach the top we will have time to rest and then start our descent. After the end of the descent, we will board our bus and visit the Antiphonist at Saint Ambrosios in Kyrenia. We will pass through the five fingers and the region of Halevka with destination Saint Ambrosios. We will pass through the village and then visit Kyrenia. There we will have free time to rest. From Kyrenia we will take the main highway that leads to Nicosia and the free areas.
A few words about the Castle:
It was built by the Byzantines after establishing their rule over the island in the 11th century. It is located at an altitude of 954 meters. Its name is believed to have been given by the Franks in memory of the castle of Boufad in France. The castle was also called the Castle of Lions. The castle is connected to the tradition of Rigaina. According to her, it was built by a beautiful lady, Regina, who, however, had an evil heart and tortured the workers. When its construction was finished, she ordered her soldiers to throw the workers over the cliff so that they would not reveal the secrets of the castle, which they did. The inaccessible location of the castle and the rocky terrain of the area are the factors that determined the form of the complex, limiting its dimensions but at the same time making it one of the most effective and impregnable observatories of the island.
Climbing information:
Altitude: 945m.
Stairs: Close to 600
Difficulty level – 1 to 2 (easy to medium)
*** Relatively good physical condition is required
Cost of participation (per person):
25 euros/ per person
** Payment will be made on the bus (Ignore the automatic payment message you will receive).
Note: The group will be small, with a limited number of seats. Make your reservation in time!
The price includes:
- Escort and organization
- Transportation by bus
You must have with you:
- Good sneakers
- Comfortable clothes
- Fleece or jacket, gloves, scarf, hat (depending on weather conditions)
- Snack
- Water
- Backpack
- Waterproof jacket (required)
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (depending on weather conditions)
- Tissues, antiseptic
- Trekking Pole (optional)
- Camera (optional)
- Identity
Note 1. When you click to make a reservation, state in the message where you will take the bus from.
Note 2. For the best functioning of the event and for safety reasons, participants must comply with the instructions of the attendants.
Note 3. In case of cancellation of the event due to bad weather conditions, the excursion is moved to another date. Participants who are unable to participate on that date will be refunded. However, if again the weather conditions do not allow the event to take place, the event is permanently canceled and everyone is refunded. In case of cancellation by the participants, 7 days or less before the date of the event, the money is not returned.
Note 4. Photo material is shared on our page and social media after each event. By participating in a Salonica View event, you also accept the sharing of photos. Otherwise, as you inform us.
