Get on your bike - to Cyprus

In the last few years Cyprus has taken off as the destination for cycling enthusiasts. Cyprus was the base for Team GB, and is regularly used by top national teams from various sports as a training ground. No wonder then that sporty holidaymakers are taking advantage of the scenery and perfect terrain for a cycling holiday with a difference.

What makes Cyprus stand out as a haven for Cyclists is it’s compactness. The third largest island in the Mediterranean, Cyprus combines attractive beaches with pine-clad peaks, busy modern Europeanised towns and tranquil old stone villages, vineyards and olive groves and ancient ruins.

The short distances mean that there are rapid changes of terrain entailing a variety of different road surfaces over short distances. Within the space of 10km you can go from rocky to clay, and steep to flat, enabling you to experience all surfaces within a short period of time, and making the island into one huge mountain biking area.

Top 5 Cycling Destinations from Visit Cyprus:

1. Tour of Deryneia Cycling Route:
A long easy route passing by a few of the most popular beaches of the island.

2. Troodos - Psilo Dendro - Karvounas Route:
An easy cycling route combining public roads and forest dirt tracks.

3. Kofinou - Pafos Cycling Route:
A long route for strong cyclists.

4. Machairas - Pitsylia Cycling Route:
A fairly difficult route through picturesque villages.

5. Athalassa National Forest Park Cycling Route:
An easy ride through the forest park.

Better still, with at least 25 tour operators now offering cycling breaks from the UK to Cyprus, there’s never been a better time to go!

For more information log on to visitcyprus.com.