Hiking in Halevka Forest and Armenian Monastery

Hiking in Halevka Forest and Armenian Monastery takes place on Sun 15 Nov 2026, 07:30 - 18:30.

Hiking in Halevka Forest and Armenian Monastery is held at Church of Ayios Stylianos, Nicosia.

Church of Ayios Stylianos, where Hiking in Halevka Forest and Armenian Monastery is held, is at Ayiou Stylianou, Nicosia 2052, Cyprus.

Ticket prices for Hiking in Halevka Forest and Armenian Monastery: €25 per person.

Yes. Church of Ayios Stylianos has 3 public car parks within 176 m. The nearest one (car park) is about 28 m away.

Hiking in Halevka Forest and Armenian Monastery is organised by Salonica View.

Essential items: hiking boots, long hiking pants or leggings, fleece or jacket, gloves, scarf, hat, snacks, water, backpack, waterproof jacket, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, tissues, antiseptic, hiking poles, and valid ID/passport (required for checkpoint crossing). ID must not expire within 2 months.

Distance: approximately 10 kilometers. Duration: approximately 3-3.5 hours (depending on stops at points of interest). Difficulty level: 2 (moderate). Good physical fitness is required.

Cancellation less than 72 hours before the event or no-show requires payment of the full participation cost. If the event is cancelled due to bad weather, it is rescheduled to another date. Participants unable to attend the rescheduled date receive a refund. If weather prevents the rescheduled event, full refunds are issued.

Points of interest include: the impressive Armenian Monastery of Saint Macarius (Surp Magar), a medieval Byzantine church (ruins, possibly of Saint George), and Kyrenia Rock - a viewpoint of the Pentadactyl with dramatic cliffs. The route passes through the dense Halevka Forest with views toward Kyrenia's northern coast and the southern Kythrea region.

07:30 - Departure from Nicosia (Agiou Stylianou Church / Strovolos-Lakatamia). 08:00 - Boarding at Agiou Dometiou checkpoint. 09:30 - Rest and toilet stop (brief). 10:00-10:30 - Hiking begins. 13:00-13:30 - Hiking ends. 14:00 - Picnic in Halevka Forest (recreation area). 15:30-16:00 - Departure for return to Nicosia. 17:00 - Estimated arrival at checkpoint. 18:30 - Estimated arrival in Nicosia. Return time may vary depending on group size. Times are indicative and subject to change due to unforeseen delays.