Paphos Nature Trails
Aphrodite (Circular) Nature Trail
Of special interest on this trail are the Baths of Aphrodite. The trail offers excellent view points towards Cape Arnaoutis, Polis and Pafos (Paphos) Forest. There are two water fountains with drinking water along the route, one near the ruins of Pyrgos tis Rigainas and one between Loutra and Kakoskali. The path links with the Adonis trail.
| Start Point: | Baths of Aphrodite |
| End Point: | Baths of Aphrodite |
| Estimated Duration: | 3 - 4 hours |
| Difficulty Rate: | High degree of difficulty. Route with difficult terrain such as sudden changes in gradient (uphill and/or downhill), course along particularly rough and/or slippery, and/or narrow, and/or steep terrain. Suitable for adults in very good to excellent fitness levels. |
| Trip Length: | 7,5 kilometres |
Adonis (Circular) Nature Trail
This trail offers fine views to Pafos Forest (Paphos Forest) and the Akamas peninsula. The path goes past Pyrgos tis Rigainas (Queen’s Tower), linking up with the Smigies trail at Kefalovrysia, where there is a fountain with drinking water. There is an alternative possibility of linking up with the Aphrodite trail. To return full circle, the trail follows the main road that connects Baths of Aphrodite with Polis for about 400 metres.
| Start Point: | 400 metres before Baths of Aphrodite |
| End Point: | Baths of Aphrodite |
| Estimated Duration: | 3 - 4 hours |
| Difficulty Rate: | High degree of difficulty. Route with difficult terrain such as sudden changes in gradient (uphill and/or downhill), course along particularly rough and/or slippery, and/or narrow, and/or steep terrain. Suitable for adults in very good to excellent fitness levels. Unsuitable for young children. |
| Trip Length: | 7,5 kilometres |
Vouni Panagias (Circular) Nature Trail
It offers excellent views to Panagia village, Akamas peninsula, Pafos forest and Troodos mountain range. The route goes through vineyards. Towards the end of the trail there is a choice between two routes. One leads to “Papalouka” picnic site and Panagia Chrysorrogiatissa monastery and then on to Panagia village. The other, a shorter route, leads directly to the village. There is access to Vouni fire lookout station.
| Start Point: | Pano Panagia village, across the cultural centre near the church. |
| End Point: | Pano Panagia village |
| Estimated Duration: | 3 hours |
| Difficulty Rate: | High degree of difficulty. Route with difficult terrain such as sudden changes in gradient (uphill and/or downhill), course along particularly rough and/or slippery, and/or narrow, and/or steep terrain. Suitable for adults in very good to excellent fitness levels. Unsuitable for young children. |
| Trip Length: | 9,8 kilometres |
Pissouromoutti (Circular) Nature Trail
Rich in forest vegetation such as Phoenician juniper, the trail offers views towards Chrysochou Bay to the northeast and Akamas coastline to the west. There are panoramic views from the peak.
| Start Point: | Smigies picnic site, 2,5 kilometres west from Neo Chorio village, in the Akamas region. |
| End Point: | Smigies picnic site |
| Estimated Duration: | 1,5 hours |
| Difficulty Rate: | Average degree of difficulty, suitable for adults in fair to good fitness levels. Sudden changes in gradient (uphill and/or downhill), and/or course along narrow or rough terrain. |
| Trip Length: | 3 kilometres |
Smigies Long Route (Circular) Nature Trail
The route goes past the disused magnesium mines that include a deserted kiln and then through a dense section of Akamas Forest. The route links up with the Adonis trail at Kefalovrysia where there is a fountain with drinking water. At the starting point the trail passes by the Piana fire lookout station.
| Start Point: | Smigies picnic site, 2,5 kilometres west from Neo Chorio village, in the Akamas region. |
| End Point: | Smigies picnic site |
| Estimated Duration: | 2 hours |
| Difficulty Rate: | Average degree of difficulty, suitable for adults in fair to good fitness levels. Sudden changes in gradient (uphill and/or downhill), and/or course along narrow or rough terrain. |
| Trip Length: | 5 kilometres |
Smigies Short Route (Circular) Nature Trail
The trail offers views initially to the west of the coastline of the Akamas peninsula including Lara Bay, and later to the east, to Chrysochou Bay, Lakki settlement, Polis, Pachyammos village and Pafos (Paphos) Forest. At the starting point, the trail passes by the Piana fire lookout station.
| Start Point: | Smigies picnic site, 2,5 kilometres west from Neo Chorio village, in the Akamas region. |
| End Point: | Smigies picnic site |
| Estimated Duration: | 1 hours |
| Difficulty Rate: | Average degree of difficulty, suitable for adults in fair to good fitness levels. Sudden changes in gradient (uphill and/or downhill), and/or course along narrow or rough terrain. |
| Trip Length: | 2,5 kilometres |
Agiasma (Circular) NatureTrail
This trail goes through an area of rich geology with high and impressive rock formations, as well as vineyards. There is stone-built fountain with drinking water 800 metres from the starting point.
| Start Point: | 1 kilometre from Kathikas village, towards Pegeia village |
| End Point: | Kathikas village |
| Estimated Duration: | 45 minutes |
| Difficulty Rate: | Easy trail, with gentle gradient. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. |
| Trip Length: | 2 kilometres |