NATURE TRAILS & WALKS

There are many nature trails and walks in Cyprus, with much to see from scenery, archaeology, to just enjoying the unspoilt villages.

Akamas peninsular

The Akamas peninsular is approx 40 mins from Mandria, close to Polis and Latchi.  This are of unspoilt beauty is as close as you can get to a National nature reserve in Cyprus.  The beaches close by play host to loggerhead sea turtles who use the beach to lay their eggs.

The Aphrodite Trail
Length 7.5km, time three hours
This starts at the Baths of Aphrodite, up towards Pyrgos tis Rigainas hill (the castle of Regina), known as Moutti tis Sotiras. This hill can be quite tiring (370m) especially in the summer. The Baths of Aphrodite are said to be where the goddess used to bathe and the ruins of the castle of Regina are said to be of a medieval monastery. Along the trail there are great views of Polis and the Paphos Forest.

The Adonis Trail
Length 7.5km, time three hours
This trail again starts at the Baths of Aphrodite and goes on to Pyrgos tis Rigainas and Kefalovrisia. There are lovely views on the western part across the beaches of Akamas such as Lara, Tzioni and Karavopetres.

The Smigies Trail
Length short route 2.5km, time one hour
Length long route 5km, time two hours
This trail starts at Smigies (near Neo Chorio) picnic site and continues to Neo Chorio about 2.5km away. The route takes in views east of Polis Chrysochous Bay, Latchi, Pachyammos and Paphos Forest as well as the beaches of the Akamas to the west.

Pissouromouttis Trail
Length 3km, time one and a half hours
The trail, which starts again at Smigies picnic site takes in the view of Polis Bay and the beaches of the Akamas.

Kathikas Trail
Length 2km, time one hour
This route starts 1km from Kathikas towards Pegeia (Peyia), near the Kyparissos restaurant. The route passes by a stone-built fountain and the chapel at Agia Marina.

Troodos

Starting at Pedoulas Village, high in the Troodos Mountains. you take a circular walk from Pedoulas via Moutoulas and its 13th century church, enjoying wonderful scenery and some spectacular views. You continue from Pedoulas through the delightful Platy Valley to the village of Milikouri.

Starting at the Monastery of Kykko and on through dense natural forests in Cedar Valley to Stavros tis Psokas. This entire area is the habitat of Moufflon, a horned sheep unique to Cyprus. You descend from the Troodos through the beautiful, narrow valley of Stavros, and the small, traditional villages of Simou and Miliou to the pretty little village of Kato Akourdaleia. The walk now continues through a gentler landscape of vinyards and citrus groves passing the tiny, but lovely Byzantine church of Ayia Paraskevi, and on to the pleasant village of Drouseia. From Drouseia you descend to the west coast on the way to the small fishing harbour of Agios Georgios tis Pegeias, visiting the dramatic Avagas gorge on the way. 

There are many other walks in the Troodos mountains.