" Walking
in Cyprus. An excellent possibility to get to know the country
and the people."
Walking holidays Cyprus
- Walking at all seasons
A walking holiday in Cyprus is a wonderful possibility to discover
the nature and the countryside of the island. For nature lovers
Cyprus is a real walking paradise. Through the whole year the island
offers a varied countryside and ideal walking conditions.The Mediterranean
Island of Cyprus has an excellent reputation because of its mild
climate and favorable weather and ranks among the healthiest regions
of the world because of the climate. With more than 320 days of
sun a year and a mild winter climate, Cyprus is suited for successful
walking holidays.
Walking
at all seasons
 
Spring
In springtime Cyprus is flowered all over the island. With
about 1600 flowering plants a walking holiday in Cyprus is truly
worthwhile. The air smells of wild herbs and wild flowers and the
fields have thousand of different colors. Yellow, blue and red anemones,
red poppy seed, rare orchids,Cypriot cyclamen, gladiolus, iris,
tulips, chrysanthemum, hyacinth, daffodils and many more are in
full blossom. Cyprus is well known for its numerous orchid species,
about 44 different species can be found on the island. The rich
world of birds contains more then 100 different types and there
are also many butterflies. Especially migratory birds benefit from
the favorable situation and weather conditions on the island. The
famous pink flamingos coming every year from winter until spring,
staying at the salt lake at Larnaca. Important bird species are:
flamingo, chaffinch, the Cypriot partridge, nightingale and others.
Most of the birds are at the forests of the Troodos mountains.
Summer
In summertime a walking holiday in the higher and cooler regions of the mountains
is worthwhile
The mountain walking paths will lead you through fragrant cedars, stone pines,
pines and cypress forests. The Cyprus cedar (Cedrus libani var brevifolia)
is only found on the island and grows only at 2 sites. You also find carob
trees, sycamore trees and oak trees along the walking paths and in the higher
regions pines. The walking paths will lead you through splendid view points
with the best panorama of the countryside and sea. Some of the walking paths
follow along crystal clear streams with waterfalls, where you can refresh your
tired feet. The beautiful villages give you the chance to visit some of the
numerous chapels and learn something about the culture of the island.
 
Autumn
The autumn in Cyprus is still enjoyable warm. The good day temperatures, 33° in
September, 28° in October and 22° in November making a walking holiday
favorable at this time of the year. Walking along the sea is also possible, even
a dip in the sea. The bathing season in Cyprus is one of the longest in the Mediterranean
sea and often swimming is possible until end of November.
The average water temperature in September is 29° and in November 22°.
Flowers like poinsettia and buttercup are prospering in autumn.
 
Winter
Mild temperatures and many sunny hours making wintertime an ideal
season for walking. The daily temperatures are 15 - 22° and
the day has 5 – 7 hours sun.
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