Birth Place of Aphrodite- Goddess of Love and Beauty
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 37.51 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,608 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,608 ft
- Max elevation
- 342 ft
- TrailRank
- 22
- Min elevation
- 4 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Coordinates
- 1480
- Uploaded
- April 24, 2020
- Recorded
- April 2020
near Mouttalos, Eparchía Páfou (Cyprus)
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Itinerary description
Pafos-Achelia- Ag. Varvara-Timi-Anarita- Birth Place of Aphrodite -Pafos
Easy to moderate level of difficulty. Distance 64 klm
Technical Description The whole route is on a very good asphalt road. In the first and last 7 km the ride can also be enjoyed on a bicycle path. After the Acheleia village and till you reach "Petra tou Romiou" area the route is mainly flat with short uphill which is rated easy to moderate in terms of difficulty. • Distance: 64km • Road condition: Asphalt road • Total altitude difference: + 620m • Bicycle type: Road bike and trekking bike with 18 speeds
Short description
This route takes you to the place where Aphrodite- Goddess of Love and Beauty was born. Passing between small villages along the route you will have the chance to get to know the locals and the way of life in the Cypriot countryside.
Beyond the birthplace place of Aphrodite, you can visit the Archaeological site of Palaipaphos in Kouklia village just a few kilometres away. The ruins of a temple dedicated to Venus are also found on the site.
Along the way, you can find traditional cafes and taverns to enjoy a drink as well as a Cypriot sweet to retrieve your strength and continue your cycling tour back to Pafos.
Easy to moderate level of difficulty. Distance 64 klm
Technical Description The whole route is on a very good asphalt road. In the first and last 7 km the ride can also be enjoyed on a bicycle path. After the Acheleia village and till you reach "Petra tou Romiou" area the route is mainly flat with short uphill which is rated easy to moderate in terms of difficulty. • Distance: 64km • Road condition: Asphalt road • Total altitude difference: + 620m • Bicycle type: Road bike and trekking bike with 18 speeds
Short description
This route takes you to the place where Aphrodite- Goddess of Love and Beauty was born. Passing between small villages along the route you will have the chance to get to know the locals and the way of life in the Cypriot countryside.
Beyond the birthplace place of Aphrodite, you can visit the Archaeological site of Palaipaphos in Kouklia village just a few kilometres away. The ruins of a temple dedicated to Venus are also found on the site.
Along the way, you can find traditional cafes and taverns to enjoy a drink as well as a Cypriot sweet to retrieve your strength and continue your cycling tour back to Pafos.
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