The Salonica View team organizes a one-day hike on the nature trail, Persephone in Troodos.
A few words about our trip:
Our route will start from the Nicosia Cypriot Handicrafts Center and we will head towards Troodos Square. From Troodos Square, we will start our hike on the Persephone path. After our hike is completed we will go to Kakopetria for food and rest.
Persephone's Path
A very impressive path with an excellent view where the walker passes through a dense black pine forest and with an excellent view of the Makria Kodarka site. The entire distance the path offers you a unique view and at intervals it passes through beautiful clusters of trees and lush vegetation. It is an easy path of about 1-2 hours suitable for beginners as well as children over 8 years old accompanied by their parents.
Hiking Features:
Starting point: 150m south of Troodos Square towards the Police Station.
Length: 3km
Time: 1-1.5 hours
Degree of difficulty: 1
Type: Linear path
Cost of participation (per person):
Package 1: 20 euros (transportation, hiking, organization)
Package 2: 34 euros (transportation, hiking, organization, food)
***Payment will be made on the bus (Ignore the automatic payment message you will receive).
The price includes:
- Escort and organization
- Trainers specializing in outdoor activities
- Transfer by bus from Nicosia and return
- First aid box
You must have with you:
- Good sneakers or hiking boots (if you have them)
- Hiking pants or leggings
- Second shirt, socks, one small towel (change)
- Snack and Water
- Backpack
- Raincoat (required)
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Tissues
- Trekking Pole (optional)
- Camera (optional)
Note 1. When you click to book, state the package you choose.
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 date of the event, 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, please let us know.
The schedule in detail:
08:00 – Departure from Nicosia (Cypriot Handicrafts Center)
09:30 - Arrival at Troodos Square
10:00 - Start hiking
12:00 - End of hike
12:30 - Arrival in Kakopetria for lunch
14:00/14:30 - Departure to return to Nicosia
15:30-16:00 - Possible return time to Nicosia