Hiking ''Xeros Potamos - Kafizides Dam'' - 29 March

The Salonica View team is organizing a hike to the Xeros River and the Kafizides Dam.

A few words about our hike:

We will start from Nicosia (Cyprus Handicraft Center) in the morning. Then, we will board the boat with the first stop in Kofinou and then a stop in Limassol. Then, we head towards the Xeros River in the Paphos Valley. Our hike will be in a forest environment in the Xeros River valley. During our hike at an altitude of 260 meters, we will see perhaps one of the most impressive dams in Cyprus, the Kafizides Dam. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the area, take photos of the panoramic view of the dam, and relax in the tranquility of the landscape. At the end of our hike, we will have free time for coffee and lunch before returning back to Nicosia.

Route features:

Length: 8 km

Time: 2.5 hours

Difficulty level: 2 (Moderate)

** Good physical condition required

Point of interest:

The small Kafizides dam has a capacity of 113,000 cubic meters of water and was built in 1953 for the purpose of irrigating citrus orchards in the Lefka Valley. It is located in the heart of the Paphos Forest, in the Xiroxi River Valley.

Participation fee (per person):

20 euros (hiking, organization & bus transportation)

** Payment will be made on the bus (Ignore the automatic payment message you will receive).

The price includes:

1. Escort and organization
2. Trainers specialized in outdoor activities
3. Bus transportation from Nicosia with return
4. First aid kit
5. Hiking

You must have with you:

1. Mountaineering shoes (Preferably because the ground is slippery in some places) or Good sports shoes
2. Mountaineering pants or leggings
3. Second shirt, socks, a small towel (change)
4. Snacks and Water
5. Backpack
6. Waterproof jacket (necessary)
7. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
8. Tissues
9. Trekking pole (optional, but we recommend that you have it with you on this particular hike)
10. Camera (optional)

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 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 excursion will be transferred to another date. Participants who cannot participate on a specific date will be refunded. However, if the weather conditions still do not allow the event to take place, the event will be permanently canceled and everyone will be refunded. In case of cancellation by participants 7 days or less before the event date, the money will not be refunded.

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