Latchi Trail Notes and Walking Times
The walks around Latchi are easy to plan once you know the distances and the times. The table lists them, and the notes below it cover transport, water and the routes that are shut.
| Walk | Start | Distance | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aphrodite Nature Trail | Baths of Aphrodite | 7.5 km loop | 3 to 4 hours | passes the Pyrgos tis Rigainas ruins |
| Adonis loop | about 400 m before the Baths | 7.5 km loop | 3 to 4 hours | starts just short of the Baths |
| Smigies short trail | Smigies picnic site | 2.5 km circuit | about 1 hour | forest trail |
| Smigies long trail | Smigies picnic site | 6 km circuit | about 2 hours | forest trail |
| Latchi to Polis | Latchi harbour | about 4 km one way | a morning’s stroll | flat coastal route |
| Baths to Fontana Amorosa and Blue Lagoon | Baths car park | about 6 km each way | 1.5 to 2 hours each way | rough track, exposed drops |
Water and weather
There is no safe water on the Aphrodite trail, since the fountains are not drinkable. Carry more than you think you need. Summer midday heat is severe, so start early, and note that winter is the pleasant season for hiking in the Akamas. Wear closed shoes, use sun cover and keep to the paths.
Getting to the start
Bus 622 runs from Polis bus station through Prodromi and Latchi to the Baths of Aphrodite. Out from Polis: 06:00, hourly 08:00 to 12:00, hourly 14:00 to 18:00. Back from the Baths: 06:30, hourly 08:30 to 12:30, hourly 14:30 to 18:30. Look at pafosbuses.com or call +357 8000 5588 for fares.
Smigies
The Smigies picnic site belongs to the Forestry Department and sits in the Akamas Forest, about 2.5 km from Neo Chorio. The trails climb and fall between about 273 m and 388 m, according to VisitCyprus.
The coast walk to Polis
The road distance between the two places is about 4 km. Walk it in the morning, look at the free Marion-Arsinoe museum on arrival, and ride the bus home if you prefer.
The track to the lagoon
The 6 km walk to the Blue Lagoon from the Baths is exposed and has drops, and it has to be walked back. If the heat is high, take the boat from Latchi harbour instead, a crossing of 30 to 45 minutes. Do not feed or follow wildlife along the way.
Routes that are shut
Avakas Gorge has been closed to visitors since 6 December 2025, and it lies on the Pegeia and Kathikas side, not near Latchi. The Forestry Department has the current status.
Find guided options with Latchi walking tours , and check the VisitCyprus Smigies page and the route 622 page .
Read more: sightseeing in Latchi and the Paphos guide .