On Saturday, 8 August 2026, hikers gather at 18:30 beside the Anglican Church of St George of the Forest in Troodos, a landmark situated just beyond the trailhead of the Persephone path. From there, the group sets off on a leisurely ascent to Pouziaris Peak — a route graded easy, meaning no prior hiking experience or specialist kit is required. Comfortable shoes and a light layer for the cooler mountain air are all you need.
The trail winds through fragrant pine forest before the canopy opens up and the landscape broadens dramatically. At the summit, the reward is a sweeping panorama that takes in the coastline of Limassol to the east, the distant outline of Paphos to the west, and the ridgelines stretching towards the Kykkos mountains. The group pauses here to watch the sun dip below the horizon — one of those unhurried, genuinely memorable moments that Cyprus does particularly well.
This outing is pitched squarely at couples and groups of friends who want to connect with the island's natural landscape without committing to a strenuous day-long expedition. The pace is relaxed, the conversation easy, and the setting quietly spectacular. After the sunset, the group retraces its steps along the same path, returning in the soft light of early dusk.
Based in Limassol, the event is a fine example of the low-key outdoor experiences that the Troodos region offers throughout the summer season. August evenings in the mountains carry a welcome freshness that the coast cannot match.
— Source: eventor.com.cy