In ancient times footpaths and cart tracks linked the villages and towns of Cyprus. Since the arrival of ‘civilization’ and the dominance of the motorcar a modern road network has been constructed and made the old routes redundant as the main links between communities. There remain some traces of cart tracks near to old bridges, but the majority of the old tracks are over grown and impassable.

The Cyprus Tourist Organization funded the Forestry Department in their work to bring some of the old routes back into use by clearing a total of 200 kms. of pathways. Now there are almost 50 Nature Trails throughout the unoccupied part of the island, from Cavo Greko in the East to the Akamas in the West.

Traveling the trails allows the walker to come into close proximity with rich natural vegetation and culturally interesting sites. Gentle gradients and mainly circular routes make the Trails accessible to reasonably active people of all age groups.

We advise you to

1) Wear shoes suitable for walking on rough, hard terrain.

2) Wear a hat and sunglasses and carry a bottle of drinking water.

3) Wear suitable clothing when entering monasteries and churches.

4) Wear suitable clothing for walking in the mountains. Even in the summer months the air can feel cool, especially in the late afternoon and evening.

5) Respect the natural environment.