Walking in Cyprus

View from Akamas towards Polis. Click to enlarge (130 Kb)

There are many options for long and short walks using Paphos as a base.

Cars are only a relatively recent introduction to this island where farming, forestry and hunting have existed for hundreds of years.

There are therefore many traditional trails as well as those marked for walking and trekking.

Details of local routes are available in the books and information brochures in the apartments.

Within easy reach there are a number of marked routes around both the Akamas Peninsula and in the Troodos mountains. It is also possible to walk along the tracks through vineyards as long as you do no damage.

Moufflon Click to enlarge (104 Kb)

The Cyprus section of the European E4 route was opened in late 2005.
The E4 is shown on the most recent maps and details on individual sections can be found on the Cyprus Tourism Organisation website if you search under "E4".

View from the Artemis Trail towards Limassol Click to enlarge (175 Kb)

 

For some starting ideas see the following: www.cyprustourism.org the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. Enter "E4" in the search box.
 

The map below shows some of the best known areas for walking.