Swim
Blue Lagoon
A sheltered cove of electric-turquoise water at the tip of the Akamas. Reach it by boat from Latchi, a rugged 4×4 track, or a two-hour coastal hike — then swim straight off the rocks.
Jun–Sep · midday lightDirections
All free spots
West Cyprus · Akamas & Paphos
Aphrodite Trail
Hike · Akamas · from Baths of Aphrodite
A roughly 7.5 km circular mountain trail that climbs from the Baths of Aphrodite up into the Akamas, passing the stone ruins of Pyrgos tis Rigainas and a huge ancient oak before opening onto sweeping views over Chrysochou Bay. It is steep in places and shadeless up top, so go early with water and proper shoes. Free, and one of the peninsula's great walks.
Plan your visit
Visiting Aphrodite Trail
The Aphrodite Nature Trail is a roughly 7.5 km circular walk that climbs from the Baths of Aphrodite up onto the Akamas ridge and back along the coast. Along the way it passes the stone ruins of Pyrgos tis Rigainas — thought to be a medieval monastery — shaded by an enormous old oak, before reaching a high point with sweeping views over Chrysochou Bay and, on clear days, the distant Anatolian coast.
Getting there
The trail starts at the Baths of Aphrodite car park at the end of the coast road west of Latchi and Polis, about 20 minutes from Polis.
Parking
Large free car park at the Baths of Aphrodite trailhead, shared with the café and the shorter Adonis trail.
Best time to go
October to May, and early morning in the warmer months — the upper section is steep and completely shadeless. Allow 2.5–3 hours and avoid the midday heat of high summer.
More around Akamas & Paphos
Beach
Lara Bay
A wide crescent of untouched golden sand and a protected loggerhead & green-turtle nesting site. No facilities, no umbrellas — just dunes, sea and the conservation hatchery.
May–Aug · early morningDirections
Hike
Avakas Gorge
A dramatic slot canyon where 30-metre limestone walls close to arm’s width overhead. Follow the stream bed past a famous wedged boulder; mouflon and griffon vultures live above.
Apr–Jun · avoid rainDirections