The Stunning National Parks

In Cyprus, the national parks and reserves scattered around the island are ideal for hiking, climbing, bird watching, picnicking, swimming and more. The newest national parks in Cyprus protect the largest remaining undeveloped land on the island. Wild terrain of evergreens and olive trees, breathtaking steeps and open grasslands are surrounded by the Mediterranean on both sides of the peninsula. Small country roads connecting picturesque villages like Dhrousia and Kritou Terra are centuries old.

When coming to Cyprus, you don't miss the 3 famous national parks: Akamas National Forest Park, Lara Toxeftra Reserve, and Troödos National Forest Park. At the heart of this new reserve on the Akamas Peninsula near Pafos is the famous Lara Beach, an important nesting ground for green and sea turtles. Likely destined to become a designated national park like Akamas National Forest Park to the north, the reserve protects remote beaches, turtle nesting grounds and undersea habitats sea along 10 km of coastline. Amidst the splendour of nature, you will encounter rows of small vineyards interspersed with each other.

The numerous hikes in Cyprus include evocatively named trails like the Adonis and Aphrodite Trails, visiting the sights associated with these two mythical figures. The birdwatching is excellent and you can visit the lovely Lara Toxeftra Sanctuary, just to the south. If the roads aren't flagged, you can hike down rugged trails and trails to beautiful stretches of beaches that are only seen by a handful of people due to the difficult access. The limestone rocks and fine sand give off a memorable glow at sunset.