Trip Notes – Besparmak trail – Stages 1-9

Vivid Cyprus is an established North Cyprus holiday and tour agency which offers a personalised service for its clients before and during their Northern Cyprus holiday. As one of the pioneers of responsible tourism holidays in North Cyprus, including eco-tourism and agri-tourism related holidays, Vivid Cyprus is working hard to help conserve the natural and cultural heritage of the island. Whether you are interested in a multi-stop North Cyprus holiday, a one-stop Kyrenia holiday, Famagusta holiday, or Karpaz holiday, or if you’re looking for North Cyprus walking, cycling, eco or special interest holidays, we can help design the perfect holiday for you. Trip Name: Besparmak Trail, Stage 1-9 Trip No. 12518 Trip Duration: 11 days Grade: 2.5 Grading Explanation: 1-5 (1-very easy; 2-easy; 3-challenging; 4-difficult; 5-very difficult) Activity: Hiking Accommodation : 10 nights in 2-3 star hotels Recommended time: Daily from 1 Sept to 15 May Overview of hiking in north Cyprus Over the last few years North Cyprus has begun to establish itself as one of the best walking holiday destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean. Many areas of the island, and especially those associated with the Kyrenia Mountains, are now quite well explored and subsequently many excellent walking and hiking tracks have been established over the last few years. For those still keen to explore and who enjoy ‘sniffing’ out new trails, there are still some areas, such as those around Yesilirmak in the foothills of the Troodos, that are still not that well explored but which are likely home to many more fantastic trails. Perhaps the best feature for walkers in North Cyprus is the Kyrenia Mountain Range, which runs parallel to the sea along almost the entire north coast. The ranges proximity to the coast means walkers can easily start their day enjoying fantastic views over the coast and the Mesaoria Plain from the top of the mountains and then end their day with a swim at the beach looking back to beautiful views of the mountains from which they’ve just come. There are few other destinations where walkers can enjoy such a variety of scenery and habitats within a single day. Overview of Besparmak Trail, Stages 1-9 This tour gives you the chance of hiking the western side of the 260 km trail, from Cape Korucam to Esentepe village, roughly 130 km. You will see castles, villages tucked in the mountain, abandoned monasteries and if you come during the spring season you will be able to see lots of wild orchids endemic to Cyprus. And plenty of exercise while smelling the pines trees. It will be experience you will never forget.

Trip Notes – Besparmak Trail – Stages 1-9