Esentepe - Antiphonitis

Esentepe to Antiphonitis Church is a challenging 13.5km mountain trek in North Cyprus that climbs through pine forest to a spectacular Byzantine monastery perched above the village. The route ascends steadily over 700 meters of elevation gain, following dirt tracks through dense woodland and offering Mediterranean Sea views from multiple vistas. The trail culminates at the 14th-century Antiphonitis Church, a UNESCO-protected site with preserved frescoes and centuries of history.