Lemesos Circular Cycling Route
This 77 kilometres excursion goes through the western part of Lemesos (Limassol) district to traditional wine-producing villages, along the picturesque Fasouri road, lined on either side with cypress trees that form a canopy of leaves overhead, and past important archaeological sites such as Kourion.
From the Lemesos Port traffic lights, the route heads west towards Zakaki. For about 15 kilometres the landscape is one of citrus orchards as Asomatos village and Fasouri are the main orange producing areas of Lemesos. Along the old Lemesos – Pafos (Paphos) road, the route goes past the chapel of Agios Ermogenis, the entrance to the archaeological site of Kourion and the popular Kourion beach. It then climbs steeply for about 1 kilometre to reach the ancient Stadium of Kourion and the Sanctuary of Apollo Ylatis. The route then goes past the military base of Episkopi and the village of Paramali, where it starts to climb to the north towards Avdimou and Prastio until it reaches Pachna, the main wine-producing village of the region. The village is full of vineyards, as are the smaller villages of Agios Amvrosios and Kivides, which follow.
After Kivides the route is downhill offering spectacular views to the east of Lemesos town and bay spread out in all their glory as well as of Akrotiri peninsula and the bay of Episkopi. The straight road that leads to Souni and Kantou is relaxing, allowing one to enjoy the countryside. Shortly after Kantou is Erimi, a village located on the old Lemesos – Pafos road. From there the route turns left in an easterly direction, and then right to Kolossi and its medieval castle. The return journey to Lemesos is via Fasouri.
Start Point: Port traffic lights
End Point: Port traffic lights
Total Distance: 77 kilometres
Difficulty Rate: It is a relatively long route but it does not present any particular difficulty except for a few steep uphills, which require a bicycle with speeds.
Road Conditions: Good quality, paved roads throughout.
Height Gain: 660 metres
Source: Cyprus Tourism Organisation