The Salonica View team is organizing a hiking trip in the Halevka Forest and to the Armenian Monastery.
In the morning, the group will depart from Nicosia (Cyprus Handicraft Centre) and head towards the Agios Dometios checkpoint. After approximately one hour by bus, you will arrive at the starting point of our hike. Before the hike begins, there will be a short break for rest and relaxation. The hiking route is around 10 km long. The trail is magical, passing through the dense Halevka Forest with stunning views towards both the northern coast of Kyrenia and the southern area of Kythrea. After the hike, you will enjoy a picnic at the Halevka picnic site inside the forest, weather permitting. If time allows, you will also have free time for relaxation at Agios Amvrosios Kyrenia and Alakati Beach before returning to Nicosia through Kyrenia.
Points of Interest
- The impressive Armenian Monastery of Saint Makarios (Surp Magar)
- The medieval early Byzantine church ruins, possibly dedicated to Saint George
- Kyrenia Rock – one of the panoramic viewpoints of the Pentadaktylos mountain range, with breathtaking cliffs
Hiking Information
Distance: Approximately 10 km
Duration: Around 3 – 3.5 hours (depending on stops at points of interest)
Difficulty Level: 3 (Moderate to Difficult)
Very good physical condition is required.
Participation Cost
€20 per person
Payment will be made on the bus.
Included in the Price
- Guidance and organization
- Transportation by bus
- Hiking activity
- First aid kit
- Trainers specialized in outdoor activities
Program
- 07:30 – Departure from Nicosia (Cyprus Handicraft Centre)
- 08:00 – Pickup from Agios Dometios checkpoint
- 09:30 – Short stop for rest and toilet break (Kythrea area)
- 10:00–10:30 – Start of the hike
- 13:00–13:30 – End of the hike
- 14:00 – Picnic at Halevka Forest picnic site
- 15:30–16:00 – Departure for return to Nicosia
- 17:00 – Estimated arrival at the checkpoint
- 18:30 – Estimated arrival in Nicosia