The office of outdoor activities and sports tourism Salonica View organizes excursions to Bellapais, Kyrenia, and Morphou.
A few words about our trip:
Our excursion will start from Nicosia and we will head to the roadblock of Agios Dometios. We will pass through our occupied villages of Dikomo and Bogazi until we reach our first destination which is Bellapais. Then we will return to the bus and head to Kyrenia for our next stop. In Kyrenia, we will have time to rest. Then we will continue next to the maritime coastline to reach Morphou and Agios Mama. We will pass through our occupied villages of Agios Georgios, Karavas, Lapithos, Vassilia, Panagra, Myrtou, and Kapouti. From Morphou we will take the main highway that leads to Nicosia and the free areas.
A few words about Bellapais:
Bellapais is one of the most beautiful villages on our island. It is located southeast of Kyrenia on a magnificent slope of the Pentadachtilos mountain range, with excellent views of the plain and the sea. Its narrow uphill streets lead to picturesque houses with odoriferous gardens. The village got its name from the famous Frankish monastery that dominates the village. This monastery, known as the Abbey of Bellapais, was built in the early Frankish period by Frankish monks. The inhabitants of Bellapais, along with other people of Kyrenia, who remained trapped in the village after the Turkish invasion, were all persecuted by the Turks in September 1976.
A few words about Kyrenia:
Kyrenia is one of the six cities of Cyprus and the capital of the homonymous province, one of the six provinces of the island. It is one of the ancient cities of Cyprus, as its name suggests, which preserves the name of Kyrenia, the most ancient city of Achaia. These are actually two cities, "Kato Kyrenia" which extends around its small port, with very limited possibilities, and "Ano Kyrenia" which extends further south. Kyrenia is built on the north coast of Cyprus, opposite the southern coast of Asia Minor, and has behind it the impressive mountain range of Pentadaktylos.
A few words about the Monastery of Agios Mama:
The monastery of Agios Mamas was located in Morphou. During the Byzantine years, Saint Mamas was the protector of an Akritic war corps. From this, his interesting church survives. It was dedicated to the non-Cypriot martyr Saint Mama, whose relic is said to have crossed the sea in a miraculous way and was found in Cyprus when it was deposited in the temple built in his honor in Morphou. This saint is especially honored in Cyprus and his memory is celebrated on September 2.
Detailed program:
08:30 - Departure from Kofinou
09:00 - Departure from Nicosia (south stand GSP)
09:30 - Departure from Agios Dometios
11:00 - Stop at Bellapais
11:45 - Departure from Bellapais to Kyrenia
12:30 - Stop in Kyrenia for a break and rest
14:00 - Departure from Kyrenia
15:00 - Arrival in Morphou and Agios Mama
16:00 - Departure for return to Nicosia
17:00 - Possible arrival time at the roadblock of Agios Dometios
18:00 - Possible arrival time at the GSP
18:30 - Possible arrival time in Kofinou
Participation cost (per person):
*** Until 14/12/21 15 euros /person (excursion and transportation)
and from 15/12/21 20 euros /person (excursion and transportation)
The price includes:
- Escort and organization
- Gymnasts specializing in outdoor activities
- Transfer by bus from Nicosia with return
- First aid box
CAUTION!!! Payment of the entire amount is made to the following bank accounts within 4 days after your booking. Otherwise, the reservation is canceled.
• BANK OF CYPRUS: CY95 0020 0195 0000 3570 3249 2261 or through the quick pay bank of Cyprus service at 99251074 (Payee: Andreas Tsangaris)
• HELLENIC BANK LTD: CY44 0050 0347 0003 4710 F293 4801 (Payee: Andreas Tsangaris)
You must have with you:
- Good clothes
- Second blouse, socks, a small towel (change)
- Snack and Water
- Backpack
- Raincoat (required)
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Tissues
- Camera (optional)
- Rapid test in printed form and in English
- ID card
Note 1. When you click to make a reservation, state in the message from where you will take the bus.
Note 2. For the best operation of the event and for safety reasons, participants must comply with the instructions of the escorts.
Note 3. In case of cancellation of the event due to bad weather conditions, the trip is postponed to another date. Participants who can not participate on this date will have a refund. However, if the weather conditions still do not allow the event to take place, the event is permanently canceled and a refund is given to everyone. In case of cancellation by the participants, 7 days or less before the date of the event, the money is non-refundable.
Note 4. Photographic material is shared on our page and on social media after each event. By participating in a Salonica View event, you also agree to the sharing of photos. Otherwise, as you inform us.
