At a glance
A downhill route from the Madari ridge to the village of Kannavia, listed on the official Visit Cyprus hiking map. There is no dedicated trail page, so details are limited.
- Region
- Nicosia
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Time
- about 2.5 hours
- Route type
- Linear
- Start point
- Selladi tou Karamanli on the Saranti – Spilia road
What you'll see
- Ends in Kannavia village
- Part of the Madari trail network
Before you go
- Carry at least 1.5 litres of water per person and a hat; there is little shade on many Cyprus trails from May to October.
- Start early in summer and avoid the hottest hours (12:00–16:00).
- Wear proper walking shoes: paths are often stony and steep in places.
- This is a demanding route: allow extra time and don't walk it alone if you're not used to mountain paths.
- Routes can close after fires or storms. Check the official page for the latest status.
- In an emergency, call 112.
Map & official details on Visit Cyprus
Source: Deputy Ministry of Tourism (Visit Cyprus), checked October 2026. Description written by Expatify.