Hiking to Xylogephyro - Upper Platys - Xystarouda

The Salonica View team organizes a one-day hike to Xylogephyro - Upper Platys - Xystarouda.

A few words about our hike:

Our route will start from the Cypriot Handicrafts Center in Nicosia and we will head towards the Wooden Bridge located on the Pedoulas - Kykkos road. From there we will start our hike and end up at the Xystarouda excursion site. In the course of our route we will pass through the dreamy valley in Platy! The unparalleled natural beauty of the valley is a jewel of Cypriot nature! Also on our route we will see the ruins of the old settlement of Kourion. At the end of the hike, we will have time to rest and eat before returning back to Nicosia.

Hiking Features:

Length: 4.1 kilometers

Time: 2.5-3 hours

Difficulty level: 1- 2 (Easy to Moderate)

Linear path

*** Relatively good physical condition is required

Points of interest:

The path descends from the Xylogephyro towards the Platis valley, it is one of the most beautiful paths in Cyprus, especially in the autumn when it is full of mushrooms and wild flowers.

The ruins of the old Kourion settlement.

Cost of participation (per person):

20 euros (hiking, organization & transportation by bus)

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

The price includes:

1. Escort and organization
2. Trainers specializing in outdoor activities
3. Transfer by bus from Nicosia and return
4. Hiking
5. First aid kit

You must have with you:

1. Mountaineering or Good sports shoes
2. Mountaineering pants or leggings
3. Second shirt, socks, one small towel (change)
4. Snack and Water
5. Backpack
6. Waterproof jacket (required)
7. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
8. Tissues
9. Trekking Pole (optional)
10. Camera (optional)

Note 1. When you click to book, state in the message where you will take the bus for your departure.

Note 2. For the best functioning of the event and for safety reasons, participants must comply with the instructions of the attendants.

Note 3. The program may be modified depending on the weather conditions of those days.

Note 4. 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 5. 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.