Akamas National Park offers dramatic cliffs, emerald coves and lush vegetation on the western tip of the island. Lara Beach, where sea turtles nest, Fontana Amorosa and trails into hidden valleys.
On the western tip of Cyprus lies Akamas National Park, with dramatic cliffs, emerald coves and lush vegetation. The area is named after the mythical hero Akamas, son of Theseus, and is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, including rare species of orchids and endemic birds.
Akamas captivates you with picturesque beaches such as Lara Beach, famous for its nesting loggerhead turtles, and Fontana Amorosa. Panoramic views open up from the hilltops, and hiking trails wind through valleys and gorges, leading to hidden monasteries and ancient settlements.
Free
Lara Beach, Fontana Amorosa
At the information centres
For active visitors Akamas is a paradise. Hiking, cycling and climbing are popular activities, and anyone looking for adrenaline can go mountain biking on dusty tracks or take a boat trip along the coast.
Akamas is a protected area with strict environmental standards. Visitors must respect the fragile environment and follow the park’s rules so that its unique beauty is preserved for future generations.
Check with your hire company whether you may take the car off tarmac – otherwise it is better to take a boat trip or go on foot.
A protected turtle nesting site – respect the marked areas and instructions.
Akamas offers relaxation on the beach, adventure in the wild and a dive into history:
By car – the park is easy to reach from Paphos and Polis.
Free entry – there is no entrance fee for the park.
Hiking maps – with waymarked trails, available at the information centres.
Hiking – through valleys and gorges to hidden monasteries.
Boat trip – a cruise along the coast.
Accommodation – limited within the park, with a wide choice in the surrounding villages.
On the western tip of Cyprus, easy to reach from Paphos and Polis.
No, entry to the park is free.
It is a protected nesting site for loggerhead turtles.
Hiking, cycling, climbing, boat trips along the coast and swimming in the coves.
After the mythical hero Akamas, son of Theseus.
Whether you are looking for relaxation on the beach, adventure in the wild or history, Akamas has something for everyone.
