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
Stavros tis Psokas
Nature · Paphos Forest
A historic forest station in the heart of the Paphos Forest, shaded by giant plane trees, with a picnic ground, a small café and a campsite. Its main draw is the fenced enclosure where you can reliably see Cyprus mouflon — the island's shy wild sheep. The approach is a long drive on winding gravel roads, so set out early and fuel up first.
Plan your visit
Visiting Stavros tis Psokas
Stavros tis Psokas is a historic forestry station set in a wooded hollow in the heart of the Paphos Forest, shaded by towering plane trees. It has long been a base for foresters and walkers, with a picnic ground, a campsite, a seasonal café and rooms — but its star attraction is the fenced enclosure where Cyprus mouflon, the island's protected wild sheep, can be seen up close and reliably.
Getting there
On winding forest roads from Polis/Lysos to the west, or from Panagia and Kykkos. The last stretch is mountain driving; parts are paved and parts are gravel, so allow plenty of time and take it steadily.
Parking
Free parking at the station beside the picnic ground and enclosure.
Best time to go
Year-round in daylight — spring and autumn are most pleasant. Mouflon are most active in the cooler early morning and late afternoon.
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