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!
If you feel that it is time for action, get a move on and visit Kicking Horse Mountain Resort as soon as possible. It is situated 14 km/8 mi outside of Golden, British Columbia, Canada. The fact that this place has the fourth highest vertical drop in North America attracts many people from all over the world.
Manly is a suburb of northern Sydney. Manly Dam is ideal for those seeking for off-road mountain bike experience.
Mammoth Lakes is located near Mammoth Mountain, in California’s eastern Sierra about 100 mi/161 km south of Nevada State Line, 9 mi/14.5 km northwest of Mount Morrison, at an elevation of 7880 ft/2402 m, Mono County, California, USA.
Antwerp is the northernmost province of both Belgium and the Flemish Region (Flanders). Clockwise from the north, it borders with North Brabant province of the Netherlands and also the Belgian provinces of Limburg, Flemish Brabant and East Flanders. Capital city is Antwerp which comprises the port of Antwerp. Antwerp is known for its chemical, diamond, paper, metallurgy, glass, dynamite, textile and tobacco industries.
Nea Makri is a coastal city located in northeastern Attica, about 20 mi/32 km away from the center of Athens. The city borders to the north with Marathonas town, to the south with Rafina and to the west with the mountain of Penteli. Fronted by the south Evian Gulf, Nea Makri has a coastline of more than 6 mi/10 km long with beautiful sandy beaches and crystal clear sea.
Mount Parnitha is located in the North Athens regional unit and is the highest mountain range of Attica. Much of this densely forested mountain is designated a national park, and is a protected habitat for wild birds.
Larnaca is a beautiful city, located in the southernmost coast of Cyprus and is fronted by the Mediterranean Sea. Rich in history as it is the oldest city in Cyprus with numerous attractions, vibrant nightlife, great food and outstanding beaches, Larnaca is a favorite destination for tourists during summer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
