Xyliatos is a village up on the Troodos mountains, at an altitude of 515 m /1689 ft, in the Nicosia district. It is located at about 50 km / 31 mi southwest of the capital, Nicosia. The village is mostly known for its famous Xyliatos waterdam; a location at which many people resort to escape from their everyday routine.
Memi Μine, also known as “Alepou” (fox), is the copper and ore mine that was once operated in the area; around 1000 m / 0.62 mi from the village’s center.
The rain water that now ends up in the mine’s crater is forming a truly unique lake. Because of the copper alloy that still lies at the bottom of it, the lake’s water changes its color depending on the season. Dark green in Winter, deep ocean blue during Spring. Spring’s deep blue slightly fades in the Summer giving a wonderful turquoise color allover the lake. In Fall, the color of the water changes completely again, taking a light green shade preparing it to welcome again the forest green color of the Winter.
The way to the lake and Memi mine is considered a dangerous one. To get there, it is highly recommended to stay on the wide dirt road leading there and avoid entering the lanes formed by the mine’s debris.
Besides that, the lake is considered of the most beautiful ones on the island of Cyprus and an alternative way to keep active around the water, yet avoid the busy beaches during the high Summer season.
Carmel River State Beach is a state park located in Carmel, north of Big Sur coast in Monterey County, California, USA.
The Overberg is a region of immense beauty and characterized by amazing and diverse landscapes. It forms part of the Western Cape as it stretches from the Hottentos-Holland Mountains in the north while in the southern, the Atlantic and Indian Ocean break on to sandy beaches and rocky headlands. The spot enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm dry summers and cool wet winters.
Τhe Little Sturgeon River, part of the Sturgeon River, is a 12.3 mi/ 19.8 km long river that runs at the outlet of Corey Lake, north from the small town of Wolverine to empty into east of the outlet of Burt Lake. The Sturgeon River is considered to be the faster river in Cheboygan County and is known for carrying more water by volume than any river in the state of Michigan.
Outer Banks, also known as OBX, is a 200 mi/322 km long string of narrow barrier islands of the coast of North Carolina. A small portion of it extends further in Virginia, at the beginning of the southern corner of Virginia Beach, on the east coast of the United States. It is a major tourist destination and known for its temperate climate.
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for whitewater kayaking. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
Zadar is a city with rich cultural heritage, located in Pag Island, Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. It is the center of Zadar County and the wider northern Dalmatian region. Pag is the fifth-largest island of the Croatian coast and the one with the longest coastline.
Limassol is located on the South coast of the island, at Akrotiri Bay and it is the second largest city in Cyprus. As it has one of the biggest ports in the Mediterranean Sea, the city is rapidly evolving into one of the most important maritime, commerce and tourism destination worldwide.
Troodos is located in the centrer of Cyprus and is the highest mountain range on the island. With its highest peak reaching up to 6404 ft/1952 m above sea level, Troodos boasts amazing lanscapes, many ancient Byzantine monasteries and beautiful forests and rivers with rich and rare flora and fauna.
Paphos is a wonderful coastal city, located in the southwest side of Cyprus and considered as one of the most important ancient kingdoms of the island. The city, being divided in two levels where New Paphos represents the commercial part of the city and Old Paphos, the mythical birth place of goddess Aphrodite, is the main touristic destination, also included in the UNESCO list of cultural and natural treasures of the world's heritage.
Troodos is located in the center of Cyprus and is the highest mountain range on the island. With its highest peak reaching up to 6404 ft/1952 m above sea level, Troodos boasts amazing landscapes, many ancient Byzantine monasteries and beautiful forests and rivers with rich and rare flora and fauna.
Limassol is located on the South coast of the island, at Akrotiri Bay and it is the second largest city in Cyprus. As it has one of the biggest ports in the Mediterranean Sea, the city is rapidly evolving into one of the most important maritime, commerce and tourism destination worldwide.
Germasogia is a village in Limassol district area, on the South coast of Cyprus. It was built, in ancient times, between two mountains so that it'd be hidden from enemies during the times when the island was in wars. Now, it is privileged to be surrounded by the same, yet evolved, beautiful scenery.
Limassol is the ultimate town to visit all-year round. The beautiful weather of Cyprus in combination with the never ending vivid spirit of Limassol, make it the best place to visit 365 days a year. Limassol is the second biggest town of the island, next to the capital Nicosia. Located in the South, it combines sandy beaches and beautiful mountains both within close proximity.
Mark the date : April 8, 2017! That’s when the season starts with Dorians Coastal Challenge powered by Hellenic Bank. This is a first ever competition in Cyprus and of the very few taking place globally!
