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Hiking Paradise Between Sea and Summit
Underrated: marked trails through cedar forests, coastal cliffs, deep gorges, highest eastern Mediterranean peak. Best: Oct-May. Summer: mornings or Troodos. All trails: free, well-marked, spectacular.
The Top 10
1. Artemis (7km, Olympos, classic). 2. Atalante (14km, cedar forest). 3. Caledonia Falls (3km, family). 4. Aphrodite Akamas (7.5km, coast views). 5. Adonis Akamas (challenging). 6. Avakas Gorge (3km, 30m deep). 7. Cape Greco (4km, cliffs). 8. Madari (12km, 360° panorama). 9. Profitis Ilias (2km, sunrise). 10. Millomeris waterfall (5km).
The section on "Hiking Paradise Between Sea and Summit" was the most valuable for us. We couldn't find this information anywhere else before our move. It saved us a lot of time and hassle.
– Sports enthusiast from Hamburg, in Troodos since 2023
Tips
Water 1.5L+ (summer 3+). Proper hiking shoes. SPF 50+. Snakes May-Oct (stamp feet). Hunting season Nov-Jan: orange vest. GPS: Komoot/AllTrails. Dogs allowed (leashed).
Hiking in Cyprus
Locations: Troodos
Topics: Hiking Paradise Between Sea and Summit, The Top 10, Tips
CMC Practical Tip
Tips Water 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Artemis Trail: classic 7km intro. Then Caledonia Falls (family) and Aphrodite Trail (coast views).
Troodos: yes (5-10°C cooler). Coast: before 10 AM only. 3L+ water. Best time: Oct-May.
Yes, EU standard. GPS on Komoot/AllTrails. Troodos best marked. Akamas: GPS recommended.
GetYourGuide €30-60. Facebook "Cyprus Hiking" free Sunday groups.
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