Walking Trip: Introduction to Xeros Potamos Valley and Vouni Panagias

Walking tour in Paphos

Tour Price : €250 Duration : 8 hours Languages: Greek, English, Spanish, German

The trip starts and finishes in Paphos (unless other arrangements are made, possibly at a different price).

Initially we walk in Xeros Potamos Valley and visit at least one watermill, and possibly also Panagia tou Sinti monastery. Xeros Potamos means 'Dry River' 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.

Then we move towards Pano Panagia village, on the way possibly stopping at a winery for wine tasting and/or at one of two monasteries on the way. Vouni Panagias walking trail 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 tremendoulsy through the seasons) and enjoy excellent vistas towards Ezousa Valley and Paphos Forest.

Please remember that Phivos is the author of the book 'Exploring Authentic Cyprus' and offers services around the whole island, including walking trips. We can customise your trip in a way that best matches your preferences.

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