The Pafos Region has a number of nature trails developed by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
 

Aphrodite Trail Starting Point: Baths of Aphrodite. The section between the Baths and Pyrgos tis Rigainas (the Castle of Regina) is shared with the Adonis trail. The trail follows a rising path to the hill known as Moutti tis Sotiras (370m) and this can be quite tiring, especially in summer. There are springs with drinking water at two points, one at Pyrgos tis Rigainas (the Castle of Regina) and the other at Kefalovrisia. Length: 7.5 kms Time: 3 hours Points of Interest: The baths of Aphrodite where, according to tradition, the Goddess of Love used to bathe. Ruins of the Castle of Regina, which are believed to have belonged to a medieval monastery. It is worth mentioning the huge centuries-old oak tree which can be seen at the picnic site, where drinking water is also available. Along the trail there are several points which give a view of Polis Chrysochous and the Pafos Forest. Adonis Trail (circular) Starting Point: Baths of Aphrodite. Two springs of drinking water can be found at Pyrgos tis Rigainas and Kefalovrisia. Length: 7.5 kms Time: 3 hours Points of Interest: From the western part there is a view of various beaches of Akamas, such as Lara Bay, Tzioni, Karavopetres, etc. Smigies Trail (circular) Starting Point: Smigies picnic site, 2.5 kms from Neo Chorio Length: 2.5 kms Long route: 5 kms Time: Short route: 1 hour Long route: 2 hours Points of Interest: View to the east of Polis Chrysochous Bay, Latsi, Pachyammos and Pafos Forest, and to the west Lara Bay, Tzioni, and Karavopetres. Pissouromouttis Trail (circular) Starting Point: Smigies picnic site Length: 3 kms Time: 1 1/2 hours Points of Interest: Rich growth of Juniper Phoenicia, pistacia, etc. Views of Polis Bay to the northeast and beaches of Akamas to the west. Kathikas Trail (circular) Starting Point: 1 km from Kathikas towards Pegeia, near "Kyparissos" restaurant. Length: 2 kms Time: 1 hour Points of Interest: 800 metres from the starting point there is a stone-built fountain. Agia Marina chapel in the area. European Long Distance PathE4: Tsada – Pafos Airport Starting Point: Tsada Village Length: 24 km Time: about 8–11 hours Points of Interest: The final section of the E4 path in Pafos descends from the village of Tsada, alongside the local golf course, through wild gullies, towards the valley of Morounero, follows the valley and reaches the village of Episkopi (alt. 200 m). Look out for the vertical rock formation in the area. The route then follows the natural course of the river and ends up at the coast, by the Pafos international airport. It follows along the coast to reach the airport, where the European Long Distance Path E4 ends (or starts). European Long Distance Path E4: Pafos / Lysos - Kritou Tera Starting Point: Lysos Village Length: 24 km Time: about 8–11 hours Points of Interest: The E4 path leaves the village of Lysos and extends along an old rural road between Lysos and the village of Meladeia. There are visible signs that the road was used in older times as a main connecting road to Polis Chrysochous Valley. It passes through the camping site at the village of Peristerona and traverses “Vouni” hill, going past the churches of Agion Pateron, Agia Zoni and Panagia tis Chrysolakounas and, through a stand of carob trees, ends up at the village of Steni (alt. 150 m). It then passes through fields of tobacco plants and finishes up at the village of Goudi, where one can see the “Platanos ton Plymmaton” a plane tree which is a nature monument. The route then reaches the ancient village of Kritou Terra (alt. 450 m), where there are good food options and traditional architecture agrotourism establishments, where one can spend the night. The old school building houses an interesting Environmental Studies Centre, where one can learn about the unique habitats of the Akamas peninsula. European Long Distance Path E4: Panayia tou Kykkou monastery - Stavros tis Psokas Starting Point: Panagia tou Kykkou Length: 26 km Time: about 9-12 hours Points of Interest: After Panagia tou Kykkou monastery, the path passes through the nature conservation area of the Valley of Roudia, along the Kykkos – Vrysi – Lazarides – Stenoi – Kaminoudhkia – Selladi tis Elias – Cedar Valley road, with beautiful views of the Black Cliffs (alt. 1200 m). The route ends in the Cedar Valley (alt. 1000 m). It takes about an hour to ascend to the Tripylos mountain, through cedars and pines. There is a forest fire lookout station on the peak of Tripylos mountain (alt 1452 m) offering a wonderful opportunity to rest and admire the panoramic view of practically the whole of the Pafos Forest. From Tripylos, the path leads to the “Horteri” nature trail, with its beautiful pine copses and endemic golden oak. Here, ramblers can study the flora and unique geology of the area. The path continues to ‘’Stavros tis Psokas’’ Forest Station (alt. 800 m), where one can rest and spend the night. Advance booking is necessary. Here one may also admire Cyprus fauna in the form of the mouflon and the fallow deer. European Long Distance Path E4: Pegeia – Tsada Starting Point: Pegeia Village Length: 28 km Time: about 10-13 hours Points of Interest: After the Avakas gorge, the path approaches the village of Pegeia, ascends towards the Pykni forest, crosses the main Pegeia – Kathikas road, follows the old Pegeia – Kathikas road, ending at the village of Pegeia. From there it follows the Pegeia – Akoursou dirt road and finishes at the Mavrokolymbos quarry. It then crosses the main Akoursou – Pegeia road and reaches a splendid area of natural beauty with waterfalls, a secluded oasis of peace and tranquility. It is notable that despite intense grazing in the area, the indigenous cypress trees growing along the Koili village have managed to survive. Continuing uphill, the route reaches Koili (alt. 600 m) where one can rest and spend the night. The path then passes through vineyards east of Koili, crosses the main Pafos – Polis Chrysochous road and ends up in Tsada village (alt. 600 m), located on a hill about 8 km north-east of Pafos town. European Long Distance Path E4: Kritou Tera - 'Loutra tis Afroditis' Starting Point: Kritou Tera Village Length: 22 km Time: about 8-11 hours Points of Interest: The route continues through the fields surrounding Kritou Tera village with its rare plant species, and reaches the village of Drouseia (alt. approx. 600 m), considered to be the entrance to the Akamas peninsula. The route then leads to the “Smygies” picnic site and the “Piana” forest fire lookout station (alt. 550 m). Below the fire station, the path follows the “Adonis” Nature Trail and ends up at the ‘’Loutra tis Afroditis’’ (alt. 50 m), where according to legend the goddess Aphrodite used to take her beauty baths in a pool of a natural grotto. The route offers a wide variety of subjects to admire, study and enjoy. The combination of rare geological formations, varied and rare flora, as well as numerous birds of prey and the dazzling blue sea provide a fascinating experience. European Long Distance Path E4: 'Loutra tis Afroditis' – Pegeia Starting Point: ’Loutra tis Afroditis’ – Baths of Aphrodite Length: 36 km Time: about 12-15 hours Points of Interest: At "Loutra tis Afroditis", history and mythology referring to the goddess Aphrodite and Adonis unfold before one’s eyes. The route follows the contours of the coast and, to the accompaniment of the sound of waves breaking on the rocks, goes past Fontana Amorosa, Agios Kononas, the protected beach at Lara – Toxeftra where the green (Chelonia mydas) and loggerhead (Caretta caretta) turtles nest, and reaches the entrance to Avakas gorge just before the village of Pegeia (alt. 100 m). The route through the Akamas peninsula is impressive with attractions such as sea caves, gorges and maquis forest areas. This is the longest path distance over which one is away from villages and other inhabited areas. It is therefore recommended that ramblers go prepared for a continuous trek, up to the village of Pegeia. Camping inside the Akamas National Park is prohibited. European Long Distance Path E4 : Stavros tis Psokas – Lysos Starting Point: Stavros tis Psokas Station Length: 25 km Time: about 8-11 hours Points of Interest: After ‘’Stavros Psokas’’ Forestry Station the route goes through the Agios Theodoros valley (average alt.700 m) an area characterised by thick riverine vegetation of Calabrian pine (Pinus brutia), oriental alder, oleander, oriental plane tree and many other plant species. Sightings of birds of prey are frequent here, indicative of the ecological value of the valley. At the end of the valley in the region known as “Tzemalis”, the route turns northwards and following the forest road reaches the “Aftoulina” crossroad. From there it goes around the “Tremitha” mountain and ends up at the region of “Kopes”, the outer limits of the Pafos forest. It then enters rural areas around the village of Lysos and, leaving the pine forest behind, continues along carob trees, olive groves, cereal fields and deserted fields that have been colonised by shrubs such as kermes oak, Mediterranean hawthorn, thorny gorse, prickly burnet and other species. It then passes through the Turkish Cypriot village of Melandra and enters the village of Lysos (alt. 600 m). The village offers catering and accommodation options. European Long Distance Path E4: Prodromos - Panagia tou Kykkou monastery Starting Point: Prodromos Village Length: 34 km Time: about 12–15 hours Points of Interest: Arriving at Agios Georgios Kapourallis (alt.1100 m), situated on the outskirts of the village of Agios Dimitrios, one can find catering and accommodation establishments, visit sites of cultural interest such as Agios Dimitrios church and enjoy the unique natural beauty of the surrounding area. The route passes along a forest road parallel to the Foini – Agios Dimitrios – Lemythou road and enters Pafos forest, offering splendid views of the Diarizos river valley. The route then crosses the traditional village of Kaminaria (alt.1100 m), an optional resting and re-supply stop. Before entering the village of Kaminaria, ramblers may choose to follow the path leading to the Venetian bridges along the Diarizos valley. There are four churches on the outskirts of the village dating to the 16th and 17th centuries A.D, namely the church of Agios Vasilios, the church of Panagia tis Kardiovastazousas, the church of Agios Georgios and the church of Agios Ermolaos. After Kaminaria, the route reaches the Komitizi picnic site (alt. 1000 m), where one can rest, fill up with fresh drinking water and enjoy the beauty of the Platys river valley. The path then arrives at the picturesque village of Milikouri (alt. 1200 m) where in spring the smell of roses fills the air. The skill of rose water production has been practised in the area since ancient times. The path passes over the village and reaches Kykkos (alt. 1400 m), at a distance of 100 m from the monastery. The monastery, the only historical monument in the Pafos forest, houses a very interesting museum of Byzantine art, as well as a winery.

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