Adelphi Forest
The Adelphi (Brothers) Forest occupies an area of 128.8 km2, is a state property and, due to its considerable natural value, has been included in the European Network of Protected Areas ‘Natura 2000’. The real boundaries of the forest are: to the south the ridge east of Karvounas, including Madari, to the west the valley of Solea from Platania to the east of Flassou, south of the village of Nikitari, south of the village of Agios Georgios Kafkalalos south of the Mitsero mine until Agios Epiphanios. The climate, despite all the differences that exist between regions and altitudes, is mediterranean. Its rocks form impressive landscapes, such as the vertical rocks of the Madaris Winery and the cliffs of the southeast of Lagoudero known as “Aeriki Lakki”. Many species of flora and fauna occur, with many of them being a protected species.
Inside this vast area are the pine trees, the lakes, the trees, the plane trees, the screeches, the poplars, the oleanders, the myrtle trees and a huge variety of various other trees and shrubs.
The Adelphi Forest is managed by the Department of Forests of the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment, where it has divided into four valleys, Agios Theodoros, Kapoura, Agia Marina and To Gefyri tis Panagias with their homonymous Forest Stations. For the protection of the forest and its maintenance there are also three fire lookout stations.
Location
Forests - Rivers
Adelphi Forest Peak
The peak, at an altitude of 1612 meters, at the highest point of the Adelphi Forest. The real boundaries of the forest are: to the south the ridge east of Karvounas, including Madaris, to the west the valley of Solias from Platania to the east of Flass
Atsas River
The river Atsas originates from the village of Spilia and after being enriched by various springs it descends, following a path south to the village. Just outside the village in the area of ”Diplopotama” at an altitude of 512 m., Atsas joins another
Kakopetria Forest
The Kakopetria Forest covers most of the Troodos Mountains and has been declared a National Forest Park. Its management has been undertaken by the Department of Forests. Two rivers spring from the forest, Garrillis and Karkotis, which join in the villa
Natural Springs of the Klarios River
The Klario River is 24,750 metres long and springs from the northeastern slopes of the Troodos peak, while it expands to the Turkish-occupied army bases of Morphou Bay. The inhabitants of the Solea valley have been indissolubly tied to the Klario River