The Pandoteira project, in collaboration with the Los Vagabundos team, organized an educational hike at “Teisia tis Madaris” trail, on March 29, 2026.
During the hike, members of the Pandoteira project team, from Terra Cypria, Frederick University and BirdLife Cyprus, took on the educational part of the hike. More specifically, they informed participants about the protected areas of Cyprus, the flora, fauna and avifauna that can be found in the specific protected area, as well as its unique geology.
The route offered stunning views of Akrotiri and the Limassol salt marsh, as well as Pentadaktylos, Kyrenia and Morphou Bay. We walked among junipers and endemic golden oaks, while observing the wildflowers of the season, such as orchids. We also learnt about the different bird species of the area, even though the heavy wind did not allow us to observe them. Lastly, a few short stops gave us the opportunity to observe points of natural and geological interest.
The protected areas “SAC Madari – Papoutsa” and “SPA Vounokorfes Madaris – Papoutsas”, within which the trail is located, are home to 40 of the 131 endemic plant species of Cyprus. In addition, the areas are also home to many migratory and other important bird species that nest there.
The entire route around “Teisia tis Madaris” trail presents igneous rocks and is one of the most impressive appearances of this type of rock. The rock formations, which are almost vertical, emerge like walls on the mountain peaks.
Apart from raising awareness about the flora and fauna of the area, the aim of the hike was also to promote good practices among organized and independent hikers.
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