Avakas Gorge is located near the bay of Toxeftras, accompanies Akamas in the province of Paphos. You will find it as you head towards Agio Georgio (Saint George) of Pegia.
The specific gorge is an untold grandeur for nature lovers. There one meets a vastness of fauna and flora such as pistachia, oleander, porcupines, hares, lizards and frogs. The ending part of the gorge is in the stream with the water never running dry throughout the year. The difficulty level is doubted by many nature lovers. Some claim it is arduous due to the height of the gorge and the slippery rocks of the stream, there is also a continues worry about unexpected landslides. On the other hand many say there is no reason of concern, that it is even suitable for small children who are in hiking groups.
Our planet having as nature as an assistant and the copious vegetation as a tool and the rocky complexes of land and water has designed the geological grounds of Cyprus as it pleased with the passing of time, without us tiny humans realising. As a modern Michelangelo sketched his own Sistine Chapel on the grounds of the Paphos province. The gorge is surrounded by ferns, wild fig trees, oak trees and a plethora of wild flowers.

1. Do not move outside the signs along the trail so that you can protect the rare plant types within the forested area.
2. Do not smoke and keep your food inside your backpacks. Protect the environmental treasure from unexpected fires.
3. Do not make unnecessary noise. Respect the natural world of the birds, the animals and enjoy the natural sounds.
4. Maintain the space clean. Leave your trash in the bins or choose to take them with you.
5. Spend the night in the visitors’ camp sites.
6. The entrance to vehicles within the path is not allowed.
7. Protect the natural beauty by avoiding cutting branches, bushes or unrooting plants and carving trees.
8. The lighting of fires in protected areas is strictly prohibited. Respect what is offered from nature and the camping site. Lighting fires is allowed ONLY in special barbecue sites.
Inform immediately the Forestry Department on +357 22805511 or 1407 (Emergency contact, 24 hour a day) if you see smoke or fire.
The responsible environmental consciousness can improve our planet. Remember nature is accommodates us. It opens its heart into her world. Respect her home, her residents, the flora and fauna.

Akamas is known for its blue waters, the mythical location which ensues archeological and cultural awe. The peninsula goes hand in hand with tradition. Somewhere here Pissouromoutti, the Cyprriot combination of the words ”pissouri” meaning darkness and ”moutti” meaning edge, the first love meeting of the favorite Olympian couple Aphrodite and Adonis took place. The myth comes to life on this nature trail, seeing Adonis claiming Aphrodite ending on the mountain top together in a passionate union blessed by the forest region of Smigies.

1. Do not move outside the signs along the trail so that you can protect the rare plant types within the forested area.
2. Do not smoke and keep your food inside your backpacks. Protect the environmental treasure from unexpected fires.
3. Do not make unnecessary noise. Respect the natural world of the birds, the animals and enjoy the natural sounds.
4. Maintain the space clean. Leave your trash in the bins or choose to take them with you.
5. Spend the night in the visitors’ camp sites.
6. The entrance to vehicles within the path is not allowed.
7. Protect the natural beauty by avoiding cutting branches, bushes or unrooting plants and carving trees.
8. The lighting of fires in protected areas is strictly prohibited. Respect what is offered from nature and the camping site. Lighting fires is allowed ONLY in special barbecue sites.
Inform immediately the Forestry Department on +357 22805511 or 1407 (Emergency contact, 24 hour a day) if you see smoke or fire.
The responsible environmental consciousness can improve our planet. Remember nature is accommodates us. It opens its heart into her world. Respect her home, her residents, the flora, and fauna.

The Forestry Department has created a multi-level system of nature trails within the forest ranges of Cyprus. Some examples are the Psilo Dentro – Pouziaris, Prodromos water Dam- Stavroulia and Smigies. The routes show off the true natural beauty of the island and the archeological and cultural inheritance hiding within them. The geological inclinations are friendly for every type of nature lover without age restrictions. On the trails there are guidance signs and information for what is includes and what a hiker can see.

1. Do not move outside the signs along the trail so that you can protect the rare plant types within the forested area.
2. Do not smoke and keep your food inside your backpacks. Protect the environmental treasure from unexpected fires.
3. Do not make unnecessary noise. Respect the natural world of the birds, the animals and enjoy the natural sounds.
4. Maintain the space clean. Leave your trash in the bins or choose to take them with you.
5. Spend the night in the visitors’ camp sites.
6. The entrance to vehicles within the path is not allowed.
7. Protect the natural beauty by avoiding cutting branches, bushes or unrooting plants and carving trees.
8. The lighting of fires in protected areas is strictly prohibited. Respect what is offered from nature and the camping site. Lighting fires is allowed ONLY in special barbecue sites.
Inform immediately the Forestry Department on +357 22805511 or 1407 (Emergency contact, 24 hour a day) if you see smoke or fire.
The responsible environmental consciousness can improve our planet. Remember nature is accommodates us. It opens its heart into her world. Respect her home, her residents, the flora, and fauna.

The mythical nature trail which follows in the footsteps of the goddess Aphrodite. The route labyrinthine and arduous, stretches in a distance of 7.5 kilometers. Distinguished from the rutted ground fluctuations, the uneven and precipitous spots. The beginning entrance is the
Baths of Aphrodite. Hikers trek through a cultural route, discovering history with bare eyes. Some of which they come across are the Tower of Rigena. Characterized by the medieval architecture and recognized as the remnants of a catholic monastery. It is indicated that standing there is one of the longest living oak tree, which based on mythology he goddess Aphrodite would sit there to rest after her bath.

The trail extends providing the opportunity for the explored to gaze at the astounding panoramic view of Arnaoutis Cape, the town Polis Chrysochou and the forest of Paphos. The forested extent is characterized by its rich natural world such as the pine trees, the endemic and migratory birds, serpents and mammals such as the fox, porcupines and hares which are classified as rare protected species. Along the trail there are two drinking water fountains. One is near the ruins of the Tower of Rigena and the other between the Baths- Kakoskali. The Aphrodite nature trail is met as a fated erotic union with part of the nature trail of Adonis.

1. Do not move outside the signs along the trail so that you can protect the rare plant types within the forested area.
2. Do not smoke and keep your food inside your backpacks. Protect the environmental treasure from unexpected fires.
3. Do not make unnecessary noise. Respect the natural world of the birds, the animals and enjoy the natural sounds.
4. Maintain the space clean. Leave your trash in the bins or choose to take them with you.
5. Spend the night in the visitors’ camp sites.
6. The entrance to vehicles within the path is not allowed.
7. Protect the natural beauty by avoiding cutting branches, bushes or unrooting plants and carving trees.
8. The lighting of fires in protected areas is strictly prohibited. Respect what is offered from nature and the camping site. Lighting fires is allowed ONLY in special barbecue sites.
Inform immediately the Forestry Department on +357 22805511 or 1407 (Emergency contact, 24 hour a day) if you see smoke or fire.
The responsible environmental consciousness can improve our planet. Remember nature is accommodates us. It opens its heart into her world. Respect her home, her residents, the flora and fauna.

One of the known hiking Nature Trails which are included in the Akama region is the Agiasma Nature trail located in the Paphos province. It is a harmonious circular 2-kilometre route. On it you will discover the unprocessed terrain treasures having the advantage to trek amongst rocks and vineyards. This geological discovery begins one kilometre from the village Kathikas, of Paphos, and heads towards the town of Pegia. Agiasma Nature Trail, after about 45 minutes, concludes at the starting entrance. In addition, with its end, 800 meters from it there is a stone fountain, waiting to offer clean water. The route is ranked at level 2 and is considered easy.

1. Do not move outside the signs along the trail so that you can protect the rare plant types within the forested area.
2. Do not smoke and keep your food inside your backpacks. Protect the environmental treasure from unexpected fires.
3. Do not make unnecessary noise. Respect the natural world of the birds, the animals and enjoy the natural sounds.
4. Maintain the space clean. Leave your trash in the bins or choose to take them with you.
5. Spend the night in the visitors’ camp sites.
6. The entrance to vehicles within the path is not allowed.
7. Protect the natural beauty by avoiding cutting branches, bushes or unrooting plants and carving trees.
8. The lighting of fires in protected areas is strictly prohibited. Respect what is offered from nature and the camping site. Lighting fires is allowed ONLY in special barbecue sites.
Inform immediately the Forestry Department on +357 22805511 or 1407 (Emergency contact, 24 hour a day) if you see smoke or fire.
The responsible environmental consciousness can improve our planet. Remember nature is accommodates us. It opens its heart into her world. Respect her home, her residents, the flora and fauna.

The Nature Walk ‘Adonis’ is given generously to the hikers to damire the magnificent view of the overland of Akamas and Poli Chrysochoum the blue beaches and the forested treasure of Pafos. The hiker discovers along the route the gifted flora and fauna of the region. Species that stand out for their uniqueness such as phlomis cypria, Bosea cypria, Pin leafed Thistle (Ptilostemonchamaepeucevar), Onosma fruticosum, Acanthoprasium integrifolium (Ballotaintegrifolia) and Cypriot Marjoram (Origanummajoranavar. tenuifolia). The black snake, the fox, the hare, the porcupine, migratory and endemic birds such as the common wood pigeon, partridge, the Cyprus warbler, Cyprus wheatear, blunt- nosed viper, Stellagama stellio accompany the trekkers. The duration of the Adonis nature trail is 3-4 hours and it end at the starting entrance. It is ranked on a difficulty level 3, as there are irregular and sudden altimeter and ground changes along the route. It is considered unsuitable for children.

1. Do not move outside the signs along the trail so that you can protect the rare plant types within the forested area.
2. Do not smoke and keep your food inside your backpacks. Protect the environmental treasure from unexpected fires.
3. Do not make unnecessary noise. Respect the natural world of the birds, the animals and enjoy the natural sounds.
4. Maintain the space clean. Leave your trash in the bins or choose to take them with you.
5. Spend the night in the visitors’ camp sites.
6. The entrance to vehicles within the path is not allowed.
7. Protect the natural beauty by avoiding cutting branches, bushes or unrooting plants and carving trees.
8. The lighting of fires in protected areas is strictly prohibited. Respect what is offered from nature and the camping site. Lighting fires is allowed ONLY in special barbecue sites.
Inform immediately the Forestry Department on +357 22805511 or 1407 (Emergency contact, 24 hour a day) if you see smoke or fire.
The responsible environmental consciousness can improve our planet. Remember nature is accommodates us. It opens its heart into her world. Respect her home, her residents, the flora and fauna.