| Many visitors to Cyprus only come for the three S's - | | | | the coastline remains unspoilt by modern development. |
| sun, sea and sand. | | | | Base yourself near the town of Polis on the north |
| But the third largest island in the Mediterranean has SO | | | | west of the island and immerse yourself in the pine |
| much more to offer. | | | | forest nearby or explore the beauty of the wild and |
| And if you are an outdoor enthusiast, Cyprus is PURE | | | | rugged Akamas peninsula. Here you can indulge in the |
| paradise. | | | | thrill of mountain biking or hike the many trails on the |
| Just imagine. | | | | peninsula. |
| Pine scented forest trails that go on for mile after mile. | | | | And when you are done with the forest and the |
| Rocky goat tracks ablaze with colourful Spring flowers | | | | Akamas, there are countless, gorgeous valleys to |
| and wild herbs. | | | | explore, many with dams nestling at the foot of the |
| Breathtaking views from hill tops gazing into valleys | | | | valley. And where there's a dam, there's a |
| below. | | | | watercourse and that means lots of streams and |
| Tiny churches hidden from view which always surprise | | | | many rivers to cross…though by late Summer |
| in their simplicity and remoteness. | | | | many are bone dry. Our favourite streams are those |
| An ideal climate to enjoy all forms of outdoor activity | | | | that run under the many venetian bridges on the island. |
| all year round. | | | | They start in the Troodos mountain area and there is |
| And pretty mountain villages where time has stood still | | | | a fantastic route through the Troodos forest which |
| and the traditional way of life still reigns. | | | | takes in all the bridges. |
| All this and much more can be found in Cyprus, the | | | | Of course, being in the great outdoors comes with it's |
| third largest island in the Mediterranean. Yet the vast | | | | eating pleasures and what better way to finish off a |
| majority of visitors to the island still see Cyprus as just | | | | hike or bike in the forest than with a lazy, late taverna |
| a summer sun destination and many never leave their | | | | lunch in one the many mountain villages. Or take a |
| resort to discoverthe outdoor paradise that lies within. | | | | picnic and find your own private corner of this magical |
| If you are an outdoor lover whether walker, cyclist, | | | | island - your very own secret Cyprus. |
| watersports enthusiast or just a plain lover of nature, | | | | Wish you had some insider knowledge to make the |
| then head for the far west of the island, where even | | | | most of your time in Cyprus? |