Avakas Gorge, Akamas Peninsula — Free Hike in Cyprus

Avakas GorgeA 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.Type: Hike · Area: Akamas Peninsula, Akamas & Paphos · Best time: Apr–Jun · avoid rain · Entry: FreeVisiting Avakas GorgeAvakas Gorge cuts a dramatic slot through the Akamas, its limestone walls narrowing to a few metres apart and rising some 30 m overhead. The streambed walk passes a famous boulder wedged between the cliffs.Getting thereDrive to the signed Avakas car park beyond Agios Georgios/Toxeftra; the trail starts at the end of the road.ParkingFree car park at the gorge entrance, then a flat 20-minute walk to the narrows.Best time to goApril–June, when water levels are low and walkable but the gorge is still green. Avoid after heavy rain (flash-flood risk).Local tips

Wear shoes that can get wet — you cross the stream repeatedly.

Check the weather; the gorge floods and closes after storms.

The narrow section is the highlight, so you can turn back there if short on time.

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