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13 km SelfGuided Stavrovouni Stazousa

Selfguided - Taxi from Larnaca• on walking trail and dirtroads •from €120 per group of max 4

10 hr
From 120 ευρώ
Stavrovouni

Service Description

This is a self-guided 13 km walk (3.5 - 4.5 hours - without breaks) around the south slope of Stavrovouni peak and east to Stazousa chapel (in summer a 5.5 km walk is recommended because of high temperatures. Pickup times: 9:00 in Larnaca - Return at 15:30 - Not offered in summer More info This is a composite walk divided into 2 parts of an equal length. The 1st part is almost circular, mainly on the south side of Stavrouvouni peak, 5.5 km long, total ascents and descents of about 400 meters each. It is a highly recommended with panoramic vistas as its highlight. The second part is linear, with significantly smaller ascents and descents, to the east of Stavrovouni peak. The walker is rewarded at the end with the sight of Panagia Stazousa church, now an annex to Stavrovouni monastery. As it was built as a catholic church, its architectural style is in sharp contrast to Byzantine rythms that characterise the vast majority of Greek Orthodox churches in Cyprus. It is a reminded of the centuries when the island was under catholic rule, first by the Francs for three centuries and subsequently by the Venetians for almost a century. The vegetation in the area is dominated by schrubs like rockrose, while at the same time there is a significant number of (planted) pines and olives. This walk is recommended for the whole year (especially from Larnaca as it is so close), except for the hot summer months. During hot summer, instead we recommend travellers to do the short 5.5 km circular version that ascends Stavrovouni peak, and enjoy the view of the south coast from an elevation of nearly 700 meters, at just ten kilometers from the coast west of Larnaca. Transportation: Private taxi from an Larnaca address/hotel to the start of the walk and from the end back to the same address/hotel. What's included? Private Taxi on default times from/to Larnaca (east of Mckenzie beach) to the start/from the end of the walking route. GPS file with the route as well as a pdf file with information on the route. Exclusions Food & drinks Please note Confirmation will be received at time of booking A maximum of six (6) people per booking. Not recommended for participants with serious medical conditions or for people with walking difficulty. Travelers can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. What to take Water is a must. Good shoes (with grip) for walking are necessary, probably some food for a picnic. A towel if the travellers will swim.


Cancellation Policy

Applies to self-guided single day walking trips with taxi to the start of the walk and/or from the end of the walk. We provide GPS info and relevant taxi or minubus rides. it should be noted that each booking is for upto four people (or six for higher fee). It is possible that on taxi, or minibus rides there are more, independent travellers along.


Contact Details

+357 70009089

phivos@cypruswalksetc.com

Cyprus


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