Location: Kato Platres

District: Limassol

Starting Point: Within the Kato Platres Community

Length: 800 metres

Time: 1 hour hiking

Difficulty: 2

Points of Interest:

The nature trail is located at the community forest of Kato Platres to the west of the community. From various points of the nature trails a visitor can enjoy the view towards the surrounding communities of the Limassol district, the Troodos National Forest Park and the Paphos Forest. The nature trail is lit throughout the whole length and is suitable for a night hike.

 

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)
Kastrovounos Nature Trail photos: 
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Kastrovounos Nature Trail location map: 

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