Cyprus's parks and protected coast
5 parks and reserves to explore, from the wild headlands of the Akamas peninsula and the sea caves of Cape Greco to the pine and cedar forests of the Troodos national park and the trails above Athalassa.
Akamas Peninsula
The undeveloped northwest tip of Cyprus: Avakas Gorge, the Lara turtle beaches, the Blue Lagoon and rugged coastal trails, protected under Natura 2000.
Troodos National Forest Park
Cyprus's mountain heart: black pine forest around Mount Olympus (1,952 m), 10 marked nature trails, waterfalls and a UNESCO Global Geopark.
Cape Greco National Forest Park
The headland park between Ayia Napa and Protaras: sea caves, low white cliffs, a hilltop chapel and walking trails along clear Mediterranean water.
Athalassa National Forest Park
A suburban forest park on the edge of Nicosia with a lake, about 20 km of paths, a visitor centre and easy walking, cycling and birdwatching.
Cedar Valley
A remote valley in the Paphos forest holding thousands of the endemic Cyprus cedar, with a picnic site and a chance of seeing wild mouflon.
Build a route through Cyprus's protected wild
Check each park page for trail lengths, the season, entry rules, and how to reach the trailhead.