The Salonica View team organizes a beautiful cycling trip in Nicosia.
A few words about the route:
We will start our cycling, after we have all received our equipment, from the school of Ethnomartyros Kyprianou. The direction we will follow will be toward the linear park, Paphos Gate, Kyrenia Gate, and Famagusta Gate. In Ledra we will take a half-hour break to rest and hydrate, getting energy for our return through the linear park.
Points of interest:
Paphos Gate: it was one of the three entrances to the walls built by the Venetians around the city of Nicosia. The road that started right outside the gate led southwest to Paphos, from where it got its name. It was also known as the gate of San Domenico because it replaced an earlier gate in the Frankish walls, called 'Porta di San Domenico' after the nearby Abbey of San Domenico. The Gate is quite simply an opening in the wall with a vaulted roof. During the British occupation in 1878, part of the walls between the Gate and the Bastion were demolished to make a new opening. The Paphos Gate Police Station is located directly above the original gate.
Famagusta Gate: the most important of the gates of Venetian Nicosia, it opened onto the road that led to the most important port of the island, Famagusta, from where it got its name. It was originally known as Porta Giuliana in honor of Giulio Savorgnano, the engineer who designed and built the Venetian walls in the 16th century. The gate has an impressive facade and consists of an arched passage with a vaulted room, 10.97 meters in diameter, inside. On both sides of the passage are rectangular rooms for the guards. Today. the Gate is the Cultural Center of the Municipality of Nicosia.
Cycling:
Cycling is a mild form of leisure activity that offers everyone memories of our childhood, and rejuvenates, entertains, and invigorates the body and soul.
Track Features:
Total route length: 20 kilometers
Total cycling time: 2.5-3 hours
Difficulty level: 2
Participation fee: 25 euros per person
*** Includes bikes, helmets, and related equipment
The price includes:
1. All necessary equipment (bikes, helmet)
2. Accompaniment and organization by a trainer specialized in outdoor activities
3. First aid kit
CAUTION!!! Payment of the full amount is made to the bank accounts below within 4 days of your reservation. Otherwise, the booking is canceled.
• BANK OF CYPRUS: CY95 0020 0195 0000 3570 3249 2261 or through the quick pay bank of Cyprus service at 99251074 (Beneficiary: Andreas Tsangaris)
• HELLENIC BANK LTD: CY44 0050 0347 0003 4710 F293 4801 (Beneficiary: Andreas Tsangaris)
You must have with you:
- Good sneakers
- Gym pants or leggings
- Second shirt, socks, one small towel (change)
- Snack
- Water
- Small waterproof backpack (optional)
- Waterproof jacket (required)
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Tissues
- Camera (optional)
Note 1. Upon consultation, you can make a reservation any day of the week, with a minimum of 4 people.
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.
