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Hike to Styllarka of Akanthou

Hike to Styllarka of Akanthou

Hike to Styllarka of Akanthou
Upcoming Event
Date/Time: 
26 January 2025/ 7:30
Duration: 
11 hours
Difficulty: 
Level 3
Price: 
25€/person
Overview

The Salonica View team organizes a one-day hike in Styllarka of Akanthou. Come and get to know another part of this historic place by combining it with hiking and exercise.

 

A few words about our route:

Our route will start from Nicosia and we will head towards the roadblock of Agios Dometios. We will pass through our occupied villages, Omorfita, Mia Milia, Neo Chorio, and Lefkoniko until we reach the village of Akanthou. Our hike. will start from the square of Akanthou village. On our route, we will have the opportunity to see strange rocks in various shapes that are lost among the greenery that exists in the surrounding mountains. At the end of our hike, we will have time to rest and eat in the city of Keryneia.

A few words about Styllarka:

They are visible limestone rocks up to 30 meters high that pierce the Akanthi sky like huge torches and that in March have a unique color on which the hawks used to build their caves. It is a miracle of nature, among the many joys and graces that the molder generously bestowed on our town.

Hiking Features:

1) Distance – 12 kilometers
2) Duration – about 4 hours
3) Degree of difficulty – 2

*** Relatively good physical condition is required

 

Cost of participation (per person):

25 euros/ per person

** Payment will be made on the bus


The price includes:

  • Escort and organization
  • Transportation by bus
  • Hiking
  • First aid box
  • Trainers specializing in outdoor activities

You must have with you:

  • Hiking boots (required)
  • Long hiking pants or leggings
  • Fleece or jacket, gloves, scarf, hat
  • Snack
  • Water
  • Backpack
  • Raincoat (required)
  • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
  • Tissues, antiseptic
  • Trekking Pole (optional)
  • Camera (optional)
  • ID card

 

Note 1. When you click to make a reservation, declare 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 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 event date, the money is not returned.

Note 4. Photographic 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.

 

Schedule

The excursion's program in detail:

07:30 - Departure from Nicosia (handicraft center)

07:30 - Departure from the Cyprus Handicrafts Center (Nicosia)

08:00 – Departure from the Roadblock of Agios Dometios

10:00 - Arrival at Akanthou village

10:30 - Start hiking

14:00 - End of hike

13:30 - Free time to rest in the city of Keryneia

15:30 - Departure to return to Nicosia

16:45 - Estimated time of arrival at the Roadblock

17:30 - Estimated time of arrival at the Cyprus Handicrafts Centre

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