CYPRUS NATURE TRAILS

According to tradition, in order to really get to know a place, you need to walk it. Cyprus, at the crossroads of three continents, encapsulates 10,000 years of tradition and culture and boasts a diverse landscape that you may find surprising on such a small island.

The aim of this leaflet is to encourage visitors to explore the island’s natural beauty, especially its fauna, flora and mining heritage, by walking its nature trails, which have been created to highlight the beautiful landscapes of Cyprus, a much loved tourist destination. There is a vast choice of walking trails in Cyprus but only a few have been included in this leaflet. A short description of all nature trails can be found on the Forestry Department and the CTO websites.

Nature Trails

  1. The Xyliatos Dam is a circular trail which is 3,8km long and takes about 1-1,5 hours to complete. This trail begins at the overflow of the dam and has an average degree of difficulty. A section of the path passes through a pine forest.Xyliatos Dam Nature Path

  1. Kaledonia trail is a linear trail which is 3 km long. The starting point of this trail is 350m from the main road of Troodos Square-Platres, 3km from the square. It takes about 1,5 hours and it has a high degree of difficulty. It passes through a dense forest and then runs alongside Krios Potamos (Cold River) and the Kaledonia Waterfall.Waterfalls in Cyprus - Каledonia

Photo of Adonis Baths Water Falls

  1. Adonis trail, which starts 400m before the Baths of Aphrodite, is also a circular trail. This trail which has a higher degree of difficulty is 7,5 km long and takes about 3-4 hours to complete. It offers beautiful views of Polis Chrysochous, the Pafos Forest and the Akamas peninsula.

  1. Konnoi – Agioi Anargyroi is a circular trail which is considered easy and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.  It begins at Konnos Beach between Protaras and Cape Greko and is 4,8km long. It takes about 2 hours and has excellent views of Konnos Bay and the sea.Xyliatos Dam Nature Path

Xyliatos Dam Picnic Site

  1. Artemis trail is circular and starts 300m from where the road starts, towards Chionistra and meets the Troodos-Prodromos road. Its length is 7km and takes about 2,5-3 hours. It is considered easy and passes through the black pine forest.