Paphos is gifted with a Subtropical Mediterranean climate with warm and rainy winters and an average temperature at 12 °C/54°F and hot and humid summers, with an average temperature at 32°C/89°F, with frequent heatwaves in July and August.
Paragliding in Cyprus is a relatively new activity. However the island offers more than enough paragliding spots and the sports is rapidly growing. One of the locations that combine amazing views with great fun is Petra Tou Romiou site, which is said to be the place that goddess Aphrodite was born.
The take off point is set at a height of 298.5 ft/91 m, on a large flat area over the main road. Once you are up in the air, the views are magnificent and while soaring, you can admire the big blue sea along with the coastline, the sparkling sun and the surrounding area.
The wind direction is usually coming from south, southwest all year round. However the best time to paraglide this spot is from April to late November when the thermal winds gently lift you higher and flying becomes smoother. Note that this spot is small but quite famous among paraglides, so it might get crowded especially on weekends. There are many landing areas to choose from such as the parking lots on the main road, or the beach. Keep in mind that the beach is narrow and is surrounded by a steep hill, so extra caution is needed if you choose to land there.
Agrinio is the largest city and economical center of the Aetoloakarnania. The climate here, as in the rest of the country, is classified as Mediterranean, with mild winters and hot, dry summers.
County Cork is situated in the South-West Region of Ireland and it is the largest of all Irish counties. The climate here, like the rest of Ireland, is classified as a maritime climate, usually with cool summers, mild winters and abundant rainfall. Cork enchants visitors with its beautiful landscapes, historic towns and magnificent coastline. In addition, it provides with a number of sporting and leisure activities to perform and remember forever.
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and one of the 16 states in Germany. It is the largest city and second most popular in Germany and ninth most popular in the European Union. It is situated on the River Spree in northeastern Germany and is the center of the Berlin – Brandenburg Metropolitan Region. Berlin is a world city of politics, media, culture, science and of course sports!
Manchester is a vibrant city, located in Greater Manchester, England. The climate here is classified as a temperate maritime climate, like much of the British Isles, with cold winters and warm summers. Manchester is noted as much for its historical buildings, theaters, music scenes and attractions, as for its sports and leisure activities.
Stuttgart is situated in southern Germany and is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg. It is the sixth biggest city in Germany and is surrounded by a ring of smaller towns. The area is called Stuttgart Region.
If you are a paraglider, you will surely fall in love with this extraordinary village, as it meets any expectation for someone like you, an Xtremer!!!
Ayia Napa is a resort town, located on the south eastern coast of Cyprus, near Cape Greco. Widely known for its great weather conditions and the numerous sandy beaches with crystal clear sea, as well as the intense nightlife and great food, Ayia Napa is a world wide destination for party goers and water sports fans, seducing a large number of visitors from all over the world every summer.
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, on Akrotiri Bay and 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.
Paphos is a wonderful coastal city, located on the southwest side of Cyprus and considered as one of the most important ancient kingdoms of the island. The city is divided in two levels, New Paphos representing the commercial part of the city and Old Paphos, the mythical birth place of goddess Aphrodite, being the main touristic destination, also included in the UNESCO list of cultural and natural treasures of the world's heritage.
Paphos is a wonderful coastal city, located in the southwest side of Cyprus and was 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.
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.
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.
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.
