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 Îśine, 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.
Bear Valley is a ski area located near Angels Camp, on highway 4, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, approximately 3 hours southeast of Sacramento, California, USA.
Newquay is a seaside town in Cornwall of England. Located on the North Atlantic coast, it is known for its splendid coastline. Newquay's nine gifted beaches is the reason why it is characterized as the major English center for the surf industry. The conditions are perfectly suitable for water activities and people there seem to be really imaginative in finding new types of extreme water sports, far different from the traditional way. Surf Kayaking is one of them.
Manly is a suburb of northern Sydney. Historic landmarks, sandy beaches, hidden coves and impressive National Parks are certainly part of the charm of this destination. Kayaking is one of many activities that visitors can choose from.
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.
The Green Kalahari is located in the Northern Cape, bordering Namibia and Botswana. It is characterized by red dunes, mountain desert and grasslands. Green Kalahari boasts best of both worlds, unspoilt semi-desert with green vineyards at the fertile valley of Orange River and its shimmering waters, which thunder into a deep granite to form the mighty Augrabies Falls.
Kodiak Island is situated on the south coast of Alaska and it is separated from the mainland by the Shelikof Strait. The island is the second largest island in the United States and the largest in the Kodiak Archipelago.
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
