Akamas Peninsula

Swim, Cycle, Walk and Explore this beautiful area of Cyprus!

The Akamas Peninsula is one of the last remaining natural areas on the island.

It's the most westerley point of the island and contains many hundreds of plant species, bird species, mamals and reptiles.

During spring the area is ablaze with flowers and the scent of anemones and famous orchids and jasmine of Cyprus are heavy in the air.

There are forty-five orchid species on the island including the rare Ophrys Kotschi and many lovely butterflies including the Glaucopsyche Pafos which, as the name suggests, is the symbol of the region.

This beautiful area is known as Aphrodite territory, the playground of the goddess. You can almost feel her presence amid the scent of flora and fauna, lush valleys and the ancient tracks which she and her lovers once took.

These tracks are very popular and will help you to discover the natural beauty of the Akamas Peninsula.

Trails The most popular trails to take are the Aphrodite Trail and Adonis Trails which both start at the Baths of Aphrodite and take approximately 3 hours. Other trails to take are Smigies Trail which starts at Smigies Picnic Site, Pissouromouttis Trail also from the picnic site and Kathikas Trail from Kathika onto Pegeia.

For plant lovers there's also a booklet entitled Nature Trails of the Akamas which describes all the plants along the trails. The booklet is available from the Cyprus Tourist Organisation (CTO).

You don't have to explore the Akamas on foot as you can always take a boat tour along the lovely Akamas coast from Latsi.

To reach the area by bus you can take a bus from Pafos to Polis or via the little village of Agios Georgios.

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