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12 km - medium difficulty walk - The rock formations of Madari

This is a superb 12-km (13 if one walks up to the fire watchtower and back) long circular trail around Madari mountain peak (in the area of Pitsilia, on the Troodos mountain range). As this is circular, there are a number of relatively convenient starting points.
The trail is of medium difficulty, without very steep ascents and descents. One may enjoy great views towards the south, including Morphou bay and Pentadactylos mountains, and to the north, including the village of Kyperounta and Troodos peak (to the west there is view towards the village of Spilia). There is great variety in vegetation; travellers walk past golden oak, wild rose and mastic bushes, junipers, pine, strawberry trees, rock rose and sage, and even cedar, plane trees and bracken. 
One may also see the interesting rock formations in the area.  There are important cultural attractions in the area, Panagia tou Araka church, one of the ten Unesco World heritage painted churches of  Troodos is the one that stands out.

The walk is can be excellent all around the year. very rarely in winter there may be some snow cover in places. During July and August we do recommend that one starts the walk early on in the morning, in order to avoid ascending the peak under the hot sun.

Cyprus Walks Etc offers standard guided walking trips to Madari circular trail (one come book under Day Trips from Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca) as well as customisable guided walking trips. We also offer self-guided walking trips, from a number of villages on Troodos, that mainly include GPS information about the routes and relevant transportation. The route is excellent year round, especially for its vistas, the particular rock formations and the variety in its vegetation. We advise for early start during July and August. You are welcomed to book with us. 

Book a Standardised Guided walking trip with us around Madari circular trail 

10 hours from €320

8 hours from €290

8 hours from €290

Book a Customisable Guided walking trip around Madari with us 

Book a Self-Guided walking trip around Madari with us 

From €120 for upto 4 persons

From €60 for upto 4 persons

From €170 for upto 4 persons

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