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Cypruscyprus Naturenature Trails CyprusCyprus NatureNature Trails CONTENTS Discover Cyprus on Foot Discover the scents and colours of Cyprus 6 Degree of difficulty of trails 9 Get to know Cyprus by walking safely 10 Nature trails reference map 14 Nature Trails Adonis 17 Aphrodite 18 Smigies 19 Κato Amiantos - Loumata ton Aeton 21 Xyliatos Dam 23 Κionia - Profitis Ilias 25 Κonnoi - Agioi Anargyroi 29 Κyparissia - Ydatofraktis (Dam) Germasogeias 31 Panagia tou Araka - Stavros tou Agiasmati 33 Αgia Eirini - Limeria 37 Doxa soi o Theos - Pyrofylakio (Firelook Out Station) Madaris 39 Τeisia tis Madaris 41 Artemis 43 Αtalanti 45 Κannoures - Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis 47 Κaledonia 49 Persephone 50 Psilodentro (Tall Tree) - Pouziaris 51 Prodromos - Zoumi 55 Fragma (Dam) Prodromou - Stavroulia 57 Usefull Information General Information 58 CTO offices 59 For the purposes of this publication, every effort has been made to include correct and valid information at the time of printing. The photos in the pamphlet are not necessarily related to the text accompanying them. Production: Cyprus Tourism Organisation Texts: Forestry Department - Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources Design: Consortium of karamella - Macann Erricson / Pencil Communications Printing: Konos Printing Press Ltd Photos: Forestry’s Department archive, CTO’s archive, Μelios Agathaggelou, Nathaniel Andrew, Agis Agesilaou, Alfonso Lorenzetto, Arthur Wieffering, Camila Morandi, Filippo Silvestris, Giuseppe Simone Bertolucci, Markus Bassler, Franco Cappellari, Stefano Gerardi. DISCOVER THE SCENTS AND COLOURS OF CYPRUS According to tradition, in order to really A series of unique and complex geological get to know a place, you need to walk it. processes have made Cyprus a model for Cyprus, at the crossroads of three continents, scientists and a key to understanding the encapsulates 10,000 years of tradition and evolution of planet Earth and its oceans. culture and boasts a diverse landscape that The wooded summit of Troodos is the deepest you may find surprising on such a small island. layer of a piece of oceanic crust and the upper mantle of the earth, i.e. an ophiolite formed The aim of this publication is to encourage 90 million years ago, 8000 metres below the visitors to explore the island’s natural beauty, surface of the sea. especially its fauna, flora and mining heritage, by walking its nature trails, which have been Cyprus’ diverse landscape, with its strong created to highlight the beautiful landscapes Mediterranean character, is an impressive sight of Cyprus, a much loved tourist destination. for visitors, especially due to the island’s small There is a vast choice of walking trails in size. Many of its forest areas have been classified Cyprus, but only a few have been included as National Forest Parks and protected areas for in this publication. A short description of all flora and fauna. The national forests cover more the nature trails can be found on the Forestry than 70 percent of the NATURA 2000 network Department and the CTO websites. of the island. This publication includes: Cyprus’ forests are mostly natural woodlands • A selection of 20 nature trails in different parts of great biodiversity and major ecological of the island so that the visitor can chose the significance. route of his preference. • The main forest tree, from the coastal area until • A code of conduct and tips for a pleasant an altitude of up to 1200-1400 metres, is the and comfortable walk. Calabrian (Pinus brutia) while the Black pine (Pinus nigra ssp. pallasiana) dominates in the • Maps of the routes mentioned in the brochure. higher reaches of Troodos. • A list of websites, numbers for useful information. 6 DISCOVER CYPRUS ON FOOT • In large rivers and the areas surrounding them, the dominant trees are the oriental plane (Platanus orientalis) and the alder (Alnus orientalis). • On a smaller scale there are other tree species such as the Cyprus cedar (Cedrus brevifolia) and the Mediterranean Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens). • In middle and high elevations, a common species of bush is the golden oak (Quercus alnifolia), found on its own, in unmixed forests, or together with the pine tree. • In the lowlands you will find maquis shrubland, with dominant species the Phoenicean juniper (Juniperus phoenicea), the (wild) olive tree (Olea europaea), the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) and the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus) as well as the Calabrian. Specifically, 1908 different plant species, subspecies, varieties, forms and hybrids have been recorded in Cyprus up to date. This number includes native and alien plants (exotic plants that are naturalized), but excludes cultivated plants. There are 142 endemic plants in Cyprus, i.e. they are found exclusively in Cyprus, which comprise the most important part of the island’s flora. Walking along Cyprus’ many nature trails you will encounter some of the many endemic plants that are in danger of extinction, such as: • ‘‘The skilla’, a species of plant of the Hyacinthaceae family (Scilla morrisii), • Loch’s Glory-of-the-snow (of Τroodos), (Chionodoxa lochiae) • Lefkara’s ankle (Astragalus macrocarpus ssp. Lefkarensis) • Kotschy’s orchid (Οphrys kotschyi), • the Cyprus tulip (Tulipa cypria) as well as other varieties, most of which have been included in the Berne Convention’s list of protected plants. Cyprus has a wonderful variety of habitats suitable for many species of animal. This is due to the variety of landscapes on the island, each with their own particular microclimate 7 The butterflies of Cyprus, which belong to the order leptidoptera, are also considered of particular interest. There are 52 species, and topographical features, and the variety 9 of which are endemic to Cyprus. of terrains and geological substrates, as Some of the routes have been designed to well as the diversity of forest and agricultural give the visitor the chance to discover Cyprus’ vegetation. cultural heritage through various monuments Worthy of note among the mammals found such as: on the island are: • The Byzantine Churches of the Troodos region, • The mouflon (Ovis gmelini ophion) a wild which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sheep species, found only in Cyprus. It is Sites. also the largest wild mammal that exists on • The Venetian bridges that could inspire a study the island. of the historical relations between Venice and • The fox (Vulpes vulpes), which is Cyprus’ only Cyprus, during the period that the Renaissance carnivorous mammal. spirit was spreading through the island. • The hedgehog (Hemiechinus auritus • The mosques that highlight the multicultural dorotheae) an endemic subspecies, a shy and nature of Cyprus. reclusive animal. • Bats are a remarkable feature of Cypriot fauna and one of the most peculiar and noteworthy DISCOVER types of mammals. There are 19 different THE BEAUTY species. OF CYPRUS Cyprus’ geographical position makes it one ON FOOT of the most important migratory natural habitats and international bird life organisations consider it among the most important areas in the world for its biodiversity of birds. It is also a unique location in Europe for endemic birds. 8 DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY OF TRAILS All nature trails are divided in 3 categories of difficulty, as follows: Category 1: Easy trail, with gentle gradient. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Category 2: Average degree of difficulty, suitable for adults in fair to good fitness levels. Sudden changes in gradient (uphill and/or downhill), and/or course along narrow or rough terrain. Category 3: High degree of difficulty. Route with difficult terrain such as sudden changes in gradient (uphill and/or downhill), course along particularly rough and/or slippery, and/or narrow, and/or steep terrain. Suitable for adults in very good to excellent fitness levels. Unsuitable for young children. 9 GET TO KNOW CYPRUS BY WALKING SAFELY For your walk to be both pleasant and safe you • In case of an accident, remain calm. must prepare yourself appropriately: Make sure you pack a First Aid kit with you • Before choosing your route you need to before you begin your walk. Ask for help from assess your abilities and make sure that you other walkers. Look for the closest forest or are healthy and in good physical shape. It is police station. preferable to walk with others and not alone so • The mountains and nature are for all to enjoy: that you have help in case of an accident. • It is illegal to light a fire at any time of the year. • Choose a walking pace that suits all the • Do not smoke while walking. members of your group. At the beginning of • Do not litter. your route it is advisable to walk slowly until • Do not pick flowers or plants. Preserving the you and your friends can determine what pace flora is our responsibility. There are many you prefer. flowers and plants that are near extinction. • Do not stray from the sign-posted route. By • Do not bother any animals or insects you may following the sign posted route you are less encounter throughout your hike. likely to get lost or to find yourself in a situation • Respect the ecosystem; you are an integral that you cannot handle. part of it. • The appropriate equipment and suitable • Make sure you have plastic bags with you to clothing are necessary for a comfortable and dispose of and remove your litter. enjoyable walk. In areas with a high altitude • Walkers who wish to bring their pets must have the weather can change suddenly and it is them on a leash so that they do not bother important to be well prepared. or frighten other walkers. You must also have plastic bags with you in order to pick up after • Choose the appropriate clothing and shoes. your pets. • Make sure you have plenty of drinking water with you. • If you will be walking after sunset, make sure you are equipped with a torch.
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