Location:Polystipos

District: Nicosia

Starting Point: Northeast of the Polystipou community at the location Vrysi or Kato Vrysi

Length: 1, 3 kilometres

Time: 30-45 minutes

Difficulty: 2

Points of Interest:

The water fountain from where the lower neighbourhood of the village received it water from. The community fields and the hazelnut forest. The large walnut tree and the perennial oak tree of Hadjimatheou which is about 840 years old, at the end of the nature trail.

 

Rules of conduct for Visitors

Visitors of nature trails sites should follow some basic rules of conduct to ensure the least possible harm to the environment but also to ensure the comfort of other guests.

The most important of these rules are the following:

  • Keep the area clean. Collect all the rubbish that have emerged and put them in bins. If for any reason there are no bins or if it is full, then take your trash with you. Do not leave plastic bags outside, because they are usually scattered by stray dogs, foxes etc.      
  •  Do not make unnecessary noises, respect the rights of the others for peace and quiet.
  • Cutting plants, tree bark harassing nests, damaging the environment are banned by the forestry legislation.
  • Park your car in parking lots.
  • Use the water with caution. Don't waste it.     
  • Solicit other guests to obey by the basic rules of conduct.
  • If you notice a fire, immediately call the number 1407 (24 hours, toll-free)
Foundoukodasos Polystipou Nature Trail photos: 
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Foundoukodasos Polystipou Nature Trail location map: 

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