The best trekking routes in Cyprus

There is much more to Cyprus than just the resorts. Cyprus' captivating landscapes, from the sunny coastline lapped by clear turquoise waters to the pine-clad slopes of the Troodos and Besparmak mountains. The favourable climate, attractive scenery and many kilometres of hiking trails make it an ideal destination for hikers. Many visit places of historical interest, such as Byzantine monasteries, Venetian bridges, defensive castles and hiding places of the independence struggle of the 1950s, and other highlights include the impressive Avakas Gorge, the caves of Cape Greco and the striking Besparmak mountain range.

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Practical guide

When to go?

The best times for hiking are the spring and autumn months. The temperature is pleasant for walking and wild flowers carpet the meadows.

Not to be missed

Akamas Peninsula, Baths of Aphrodite, Avakas Gorges, Troodos Mountains, Paphos Forest, Macharias Monastery, Byzantine Churches, Venetian Bridges, Waterfalls, Cape Greco, Besparmak Mountains, Ancient Olive Trees, Rock Castles, Orchids, Rock Roses.

Cities & Services

Paphos, Polis, Troodos Square, Platres, Kakopetria, Kyrenia/Girne, Lapta, Alevkaya

The routes

Routes in Cyprus, covering both the south and north of the island. Traversing pine-clad hillsides, olive groves, rugged coastlines and spectacular ravines, the routes use marked nature trails and visit historic sites of interest, including ancient castles and Byzantine monasteries.

Southern Cyprus

The West and the Akamas Peninsula

• Aphrodite Trail, Akamas Peninsula
• Adonis Trail, Akamas Peninsula
• Smigies Nature Trail
• Pissouromoutti Nature Trail
• Walk through the Avakas Gorge
• Argaka Nature Trail
• Horteri Nature Trail
• Vouni Trail
• Monastery of Sinti - Bridge of Roudia
• Venetian bridges

The Troodos and the centre of Cyprus

• Nature Trail Xystarouda - Agiasma - Vasiliki
• Prodromos Dam - Stavroulia Trail
• Kannoures Trail
• Mnimata Piskopon Trail
• Atalante Trail
• Artemis Path
• Circular Caledonia
• Pouziaris Path
• Loymata ton Aeton Trail
• Madari Trail
• Circular Kannavia
• Asinou Trail
• Panagia tou Araka - Stavros tou Agiasmati
• Politiko Nature Trail
• Machairas Monastery - Fikardou
• Kionia Route
• Kakokefalos - Mantra tou Kampiou Trail

South and East

• Hapotami Trail
• A walk along the coast of Pissouri
• Kyparissia Trail
• Sea caves - Kavos hill
• Agioi Anargyroi - Cyclops Cave

Northern Cyprus

• Monumental olive trees in Kalkanli
• Circular Sina Monastery
• Lapta Baspinar Trail
• The Fourth Castle
• St Hilarion Castle
• Buffavento Castle
• Armenian monastery
• Alevkaya Circular
• Esentepe - Antiphonitis Monastery
• Circular Kucuk Erenkoy
• Circular Tatlisu
• Kantara Castle
• Circular Kumyali