Smigies Nature Trail, Akamas · Neo Chorio — Free Hike in Cyprus

Smigies Nature TrailA pine-scented loop through the Akamas forest with a picnic site and twin viewpoints over Chrysochous Bay and the wild west coast — a gentler way to taste the peninsula.Type: Hike · Area: Akamas · Neo Chorio, Akamas & Paphos · Best time: Mar–Jun · Oct · Entry: FreeVisiting Smigies Nature TrailThe Smigies nature trails start from a forest picnic site above Neo Chorio and loop through the Akamas hills, with juniper, wild herbs and viewpoints over Chrysochous Bay and the peninsula's wild interior.Getting thereDrive up from Neo Chorio toward the Smigies picnic site; the trailheads are signed there.ParkingParking at the Smigies picnic site.Best time to goMarch–June and October — comfortable temperatures and, in spring, wildflowers.Local tips

There are two loops (about 2.5 km and 5 km) sharing the start.

Carry plenty of water — there's no shade or kiosk on the trail.

Old chrome-mine entrances and seasonal wildflowers are highlights.

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