Due to the natural environment, climate and cultural heritage, Troodos is a major attraction for tourists and a great place for many outdoor activities. The climate on the mountains is Mediterranean, usually with hot and dry summers and an average temperature of 28°C/82.4°F and cold and wet winters with an average temperature of 3°C/37.4°F and frequent snowfalls.
This place is a playground for the mountain bike enthusiasts and offers an endless network of trails for all ages and skill levels. One of the favorite trails followed by mountain bikers is the Troodos Square Trail. Starting from Troodos square, the route is 23.5 mi/37.8 km long – one way – and takes you all the way up to the Agios Nikolaos monastery at a maximum altitude of 5679 ft/1730 m.
As you bike through the pine clad forests, the trail leads you onto incredible twin and single track routes, as well as many exposed areas, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the island. Troodos Square Trail can be ridden all year round. However, the best season is from May to October, when you can admire the blooming nature and find the perfect getaway from the extreme coastal heat waves during summer. So get ready to enjoy a great ride and once you reach the end of the trail, a fantastic downhill is everything you need to end your adventure on Troodos Mountains for the day!
Euboea is the second largest island in Greece, located on the eastern coast of Central Greece and is worldwide known for the extraordinary natural phenomenon of the tide's changes, taking place on the Euripus strait.
Peninsula is a village situated in Summit County, Ohio, USA. It is part of the Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area and its exact location is in the middle of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This unique park provides a source of tourism to the village. On its east side, Peninsula is bordered by Boston Heights.
Oberhausen is situated on the river Emscher in the Ruhr area, Germany. The city is nestled between Duisburg and Essen. It is famous for the biggest mall in Europe, Centro.
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Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, known worldwide for its mythological importance, as according to the religion of the ancient Greeks, the 12 "Olympian" gods lived there. Located in Pieria region, on the borders of Macedonia and Thessaly, this incredible mountainous massif has a number of peaks with the highest of all, called Mytikas, reaching a top elevation of 9573 ft / 2918 m and is surrounded by deep gorges and areas of outstanding biodiversity.
The time has come to get your maps out and look for Cyprus! A small island in the Mediterranean Sea, member of the European Union and host of the World’s Toughest Trail Running Race, the Cyprus Ultra Marathon!
Northwest of Xyliatos village, up on Troodos Mountains in the Nicosia district and less than 1000 m / 0.62 mi from the village center, lies a huge circular crater; a remnant of the mine that was once there from 1954 to 1990. The crater is located right where the ore export point used to be. Following an initiative of the local Community Council, the mine has been filled with rainwater. The result is phenomenal. A peculiar lake dominates now the surrounding mountains.
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Are you ready for an experience like no other? This October 15th, the birth place of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, is hosting a new obstacle run event that will conquer the hearts of all modern day combatants: Dorians Challenge.
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