Day trip from Paphos
Avakas Gorge
Short answer
Avakas Gorge is a narrow limestone gorge cutting inland from the western Akamas coast near Agios Georgios. At its narrowest the walls close to a few metres apart. The walk in is short but rocky, and the gorge can be closed after heavy rain or rockfalls — check before you set off.
Who it's for
Reasonably fit walkers with good shoes. Not for young children or anyone unsteady on rocky ground.
Getting there
About 40 minutes from Paphos via Coral Bay and Agios Georgios; the final section is unpaved.
Without a car: Some Akamas jeep safaris include a stop at Avakas.
Suggested plan
08:00
Drive to the gorge
Leave Paphos early, heading through Coral Bay towards Agios Georgios.
08:45
Walk the gorge
Allow 1.5–2.5 hours there and back, depending on how far in you go.
11:30
Swim at Lara or return via Coral Bay
With a suitable vehicle, continue to Lara; otherwise swim at Coral Bay.
Main sights
Beach
Lara Beach
Wild, undeveloped bays on the Akamas coast — protected turtle-nesting beaches with no facilities.
- Akamas Peninsula
Attraction
Peyia Sea Caves & Edro III Wreck
Wave-cut caves and a stranded cargo ship on the rocky coast north of Coral Bay.
- Peyia & Coral Bay
- 30–60 minutes
- Free
Day trip
Akamas Peninsula
Wild coast, gorges and turtle beaches at Cyprus' western tip — by jeep, boat, on foot or by 4x4.
- Akamas Peninsula
- Full day
Map of the day
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Avakas Gorge walk?
Most people spend 1.5–2.5 hours walking in and back out. It is short in distance but slow underfoot.
Can you visit Avakas Gorge with children?
Older, sure-footed children can manage it. It is not suitable for toddlers or pushchairs.
Plan around it
Things to do
Things to Do in Paphos
The best things to do in Paphos, Cyprus — ancient sites, beaches, the Akamas, wine villages and day trips — with how long each takes, who it suits and what to skip.
Itinerary
5 Days in Paphos
Five days in Paphos: ancient sites, the Blue Lagoon, Aphrodite's coast, the wine villages and a day in the wild western Akamas.
- 5 days
- Car: yes
Itinerary
7 Days in Paphos
A week in Paphos: the town, the Blue Lagoon, the Akamas, wine villages, a rest day at Coral Bay and a day in the Troodos mountains — planned geographically.
- 7 days
- Car: yes
Attraction
Pafos Zoo
Family wildlife park near Peyia with bird shows and animal encounters — a good half-day with children.
- Peyia & Coral Bay
- 2–3 hours
- €€
Attraction
Peyia Sea Caves & Edro III Wreck
Wave-cut caves and a stranded cargo ship on the rocky coast north of Coral Bay.
- Peyia & Coral Bay
- 30–60 minutes
- Free
Beach
Lara Beach
Wild, undeveloped bays on the Akamas coast — protected turtle-nesting beaches with no facilities.
- Akamas Peninsula