Walking & Cycling at Hibiscus
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For walkers, nature lovers and artists, North Cyprus is a real discovery just waiting to be experienced. The Hibiscus House is a haven for serious walkers who like to come home to a little luxury and relaxation.
Hibiscus is a popular choice for those wishing to enjoy easy access to miles of mountain trails. The villa nestles in the foothills of the Kyrenia mountain range which sits proudly above the Northern coast. Explore it by day, then watch its ridges fade to grey from the sanctuary of a terrace armchair at dusk.
WALKING
You can choose between mountain walks or trails to traditional villages clinging to its slopes from the front door. Walk for miles on tracks unpolluted by traffic and with fantastic views in all directions.
There are so many beautiful walks to take around old walled cities, up deserted mountain tracks, along ancient crusader paths to fairytale castles, and over sand dunes to deserted beaches.
Enjoy it with flowers! Cyprus in spring is the best time walk the many mountain and coastal footpaths. Between February and May the island is a riot of colourful blossoms and wild flowers. Cyclamens, anemones, narcissi and wild tulips carpet ravines, fields and olive groves.
By early summer, the citrus trees are in bloom, filling the air with their heady scent, followed by the red blossoms of the pomegranate trees. By autumn, Cyprus cyclamens and autumn crocuses bloom on the northern slopes of the mountains.
Want to make new friends? Between February and May local groups organise guided walks, welcoming visitors who join them. All walks, as well as being good exercise, endeavour to show walkers interesting natural and historical features. Contact details can be forwarded to guests prior to departure to aid advance planning.
Examples:-
The Korucam Trail. Beginning at, an ancient Maronite village, towards the western end of the range, the walk ends at the Gecitkoy reservoir - a lovely stretch of water with varied bird life.
The Buffavento Forest Trail: a walk mainly along the lower slopes below Buffavento Castle. There are great views of the North coast including, sometimes, the Southern coast of Turkey.
Kyrenia Range Trek. Of variable length depending on where you set forth; visit Crusader castles, interesting villages, churches/monasteries, mosques, a reservoir, and from November to May, many wild flowers.
The Hibiscus House contains books on Cyprus flora and fauna, and walks of varied lengths and to suit all abilities.
CYCLING
Cyprus offers a superb climate, for cycling between the months of October and April where the temperature ranges between 15°C and 25°C.
The cycling terrain available will meet the needs of cycling enthusiasts of all abilities, offering pine clad hill tracks and lanes, sparse traffic outside of the main towns, peaceful white-washed villages to pass through and an awe inspiring Mediterranean coast-line to view.
The Kyrenia range offers an uncluttered escape for the mountain bike rider.
We are happy to provide details of quality bike hires and rates for guests on request.
