Four days from Cyprus to Parnitha

Completed Event

Date/Time:

5 May - 8 May

Duration:

4 days

Difficulty:

Price:

530 euros per person

Πεζοπορία

Overview

The Salonica View alternative tourism agency organizes a four-day excursion from Cyprus to Parnitha and the Bafi refuge.

A few words about our trip:

Our excursion will start from Larnaca with a morning flight. After arriving in Athens we will travel by bus to the area of Parnitha and the Bafi refuge. On our first day in the area we will engage in the activity of cycling, while at the end of the day, we will return to the lodge for lunch. The next day, after our breakfast, we will move by private vehicles to the starting point of the hike, in order to explore the Panos cave or Lychnospilia. There are two ways to reach the cave, one is by hiking through a canyon and then abseiling, while the other is by a longer hike past the impressive waterfall of about 15 meters, weather permitting conditions. The spelunking activity will be all day so snacks and small meals will be provided to all participants until we return to the lodge for food. The third day is hiking day. On the hike, we will be divided into small groups. Each group will be assigned an animator who will make sure to enrich the experience with useful information about the forest, historical facts, and special knowledge about the mountain and its conditions. At the end of the hike, we will spend our last night at the refuge, after first enjoying the homemade food it offers. Our last day includes breakfast at the lodge and a city tour of Athens with free time for eating and walking, as well as the return flight, which will take place late in the evening.

Each activity separately:

Cycling:

Cycling is a mild form of active recreation. It offers everyone memories of their childhood, and rejuvenates, entertains, and invigorates body and soul. Parnitha is the highest mountain of Attica with a maximum altitude of 1413 meters. It has a rich flora - with the "king of the forest" the Kefalonia fir, and very interesting fauna - with the red deer naturally leading the way. We can choose a short route of 8 km or a more impressive 16 km which is the peripheral road of the mountain with alternating views from the basin to the Euboean gulf. "Reference" and "supply" point to the Buffy shelter. If we are lucky, a herd of deer may appear out of nowhere and accompany us on our way.

Speleology:

The Panos cave got its name from the worship of the Nymphs and Pan, the goat-footed god of the ancients, protector of mountains, forests, caves, and flocks. It is located on the left slope of the Goura ravine at an altitude of 620 m, on the Tamilthi mountain, at the southwestern foothills of Parnitha, in the Municipality of Fylis. Access is either from St. Triada – Paleochori or from the area of Phyli. In both cases, we start the hike to the green gorge of Keladona, where the imposing cave of Panos is also "hidden" at one point. We continue to the cave which consists of two rooms that are connected to each other, making herpin, with a very narrow and low passage. In the spring and in the water-filled stalactite basins of the first chamber lived a few years ago the rare nirphagus (small aquatic animals). The second chamber, explored only in 1960 by I. Ioannou, has a wonderful basin decorated with stalactite material. The cave is also called "Light Cave", thanks to the numerous lamps, about 2,000, that were found during the archaeological research.

Hiking:

Our hiking options will be suitable for all fitness levels. The area has hiking routes on gently sloping paths where we will be given the opportunity to encounter habitats of unique beauty and springs with running water in the fir forest or paths of increased difficulty. The starting or finishing point will be the Buffy shelter. Duration 1 to 3+ hours. On the hike, we will be divided into small groups. Each group will be assigned an animator who will make sure to enrich the experience with useful information about the forest, historical facts, and special knowledge about the mountain and its conditions.

Information about Buffy Sanctuary:

Just one hour away from the center of Athens, in the beautiful and unknown, for many, mountain of Parnitha, we can breathe oxygen, escape from the bustling city, escape from the routine of everyday life, and with a stop at the Bafi refuge at an altitude of 1161, to enjoy hot and cold drinks as well as his homemade cuisine. The Bafi refuge is located in the heart of Mount Parnitha. A refuge organized, where it provides us not only the traditional warm hospitality but at the same time helps us to get to know the incomparable beauties of the place, to relax in nature, the fresh air, the beautiful view and to discover the unique fir forest of Attica in the National Park of Parnitha.

Accommodations are shared and depending on room selection or availability we may need to stay with other guests, as is the case in all lodges.

All activities additionally include a light snack (cereal bar and tea).

The heating in the rooms is central and operates for two hours in the evening and one hour in the morning.

Pillows are provided by the shelter. For reasons of hygiene and cleanliness, the visitor must bring two sheets, a pillow case, a sleeping bag (if available), and/or a blanket, and slippers.

*Extra charge for 2 sheets & pillow case €3.50/person
*Extra fee for blanket 8€/person

Breakfast description: Filter coffee or milk and mountain tea, bread and toast, honey, butter, jam, boiled eggs, cornflakes
Meal description: Main course (with a free choice from the shelter menu), salad per 4 persons, appetizer per 4 persons, bread and water

Participation fee:

530 euros per person

Payment of 30% of the amount within 4 days of booking

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