Introduction to Xeros Potamos Valley and Vouni Panagias Trail Walk (Private - from Nicosia)

<p>Initially we walk in Xeros Potamos Valley and then we drive by car to Pano Panagia village to do the Vouni Panagias walk (if time permits on the way we visit a few attractions: a chapel, a winery and a monastery). The trip may be customised to include a meal at a traditional village restaurant, winetasting, etc.</p>

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<p><strong>The Walks:</strong></p>

<p>First we do an introductory walk in Xeros Potamos Valley and visit at least one watermill, and possibly also Panagia tou Sinti (Panagia of Sintis) monastery (need to cross the river to reach the monastery). Xeros Potamos means &#39;Dry River&#39; and indeed the river disappears for much of its route during the hot season. At the same time it is pleasant to walk here also at this time as there are excellent attractions to see including Panagia tou Sinti monastery, one or two watermills, rock formations with protected caves, alder trees along much of the river bed as well as brambles.</p>

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<p>Vouni Panagias circular walking trail (8 km / 5 mi long) starts at Pano Panagia village and is found at a high elevation (between 800 and 1, 100 m of elevation). We walk through vineyards (which change tremendously through the seasons), past peculiar rock formations and cliffs and enjoy excellent vistas towards Ezousa Valley and Paphos Forest</p>

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<p>The combination of the two trails offers a rich experience over a considerably elevation range in Cyprus.</p>