5 best parks to visit in Cyprus during Autumn
Cyprus is more than just an attractive summer getaway. As the summer season settles, autumn welcomes visitors with a cooler temperature and mesmerizingly colored sceneries. Let’s discover the 5 best parks and nature attractions to visit during autumn.
Akamas Peninsula
A truly pictorial of the island, Akamas National Park lies on the southwest coast of Cyprus. Covering an area of 230km2, it’s home to valleys, gorges, and wide sandy bays. Everything needed to please the eye. Such a stunning setting naturally comes with a vast array of flora and fauna. Hosting a diversity of wildlife, the Peninsula is not just beautiful because of this, but also crucial to the local ecology – as well as that of the Mediterranean. 168 varieties of birds roam the sky, while 20 different species of reptiles traverse the landscapes. A definite win for nature lovers, and one of our top picks for visiting after the summer is over.
National Forest Park of Machairas
Located in the Nicosia district, the National Forest Park of Machairas is an ideal area for a multitude of outdoor activities, and a great way to connect with nature during your stay on the island of Cyprus. The park contains 3 picnic sites, equipped with tables, drinking water, parking areas, and toilets. Everything you need for a fine outing with the family. For those that prefer a less laidback experience, the park also includes several trails and bicycle paths for a total length of approximately 20km. And last but not least, the park is home to a breadth of local wildlife and flora. Such as the fox Vulpes and porcupine Hemiechinus. The plants include over 600 different types and are visibly diverse throughout the park. Make sure to start your day here early, as there is a lot to see and cover.
Athalassa National Forest Park
Situated on the southeastern edge of the city of Nicosia, Athalassa National Forest Park is as popular with the locals as it is with visitors. Covering a total area of 840 hectares, it is an oasis of greenery home to multiple endemic and indigenous trees, shrubs and herbs. The park is also equipped for picnics, and sports, and has many trails for you to walk through admiring the sights. A paved cycling path makes for a smooth ride across the verdant paradise, easily accessible for all types of bicycles. Moreover, there’s also an observation point for bird watching.
Camel Park
Established in 1998, Camel Park offers adventure for the entire family. Toddlers and adults alike can interact with the animals at the park, ensuring a fun stay as the park is also run by a family for families. Hidden in the lovely countryside, just 15 minutes drive from Larnaka, the park is home to more than 100 animals, including ostriches, goats, deers, ponies, wallabies, lamas, alpacas, lemurs, turtles, fish, birds, and 60 camels, each of them with a unique name and personality.
Molos Seaside Park in Limassol
Situated in front of the city centre of Limassol, the seaside park on our list, Molos was first constructed in the 1970s and throughout the decades it underwent significant changes (both to its development and what it contained). Today the park is a stretch of a wide road (with grass areas, a skate park, playgrounds, cafes, sculptures, and cycling lanes). An all-in-one place for the entire family. The park offers an amazing view to the south of the Mediterranean Sea, while also providing a vast amount of greenery that compliments the setting perfectly. If you’re in Limassol, you can visit this park any time of the year and it’s always going to look stunning thanks to the 300 guaranteed sunny days on the island.
During your visit to Cyprus in Autumn, you can choose to stay in one of our Louis Hotels in Limassol, Paphos, or Protaras.