Cape Arnaoutis
Considered the westernmost point of Cyprus
The story
Arnaoutis is the northwestern tip of the Akamas Peninsula in Paphos District. The Cyprus Department of Forests calls Akamas the westernmost edge of the island, and this cape is usually considered the westernmost point of Cyprus. Not far from the cape, the rocky islet of Mazaki rises from the sea. About 650 native species and subspecies of plants have been recorded on Akamas, and sea turtles lay their eggs mainly on the beaches of Lara and Toxeftra. Since 2016 the peninsula has been a national forest park. Akamas is also part of Natura 2000, the European network of protected natural areas.
Cape Arnaoutis (Ακρωτήριο Αρναούτη) is the northwestern edge of the Akamas Peninsula in Paphos District, considered the westernmost point of Cyprus. For comparison: Apostolos Andreas is the northeast (in the north of the island, which the Republic of Cyprus has not controlled since 1974), Cape Greco is the southeast, Cape Gata is the south.
Visiting
There is no paved road near the cape. Only dirt tracks through the Akamas forest lead here, so it’s best to come by off-road vehicle or bicycle, or on foot. If your car is rented, check whether the contract allows dirt roads. There are no shops or drinking water nearby. The rules for driving on Akamas can change, so check them before your trip. You can see the cape from a distance from the Aphrodite trail, which starts at the Baths of Aphrodite.
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Sources
- Τμήμα Δασών (Department of Forests) — Εθνικά Δασικά Πάρκα: Ε.Δ.Π. Ακάμα (17/6/2016, ~650 ιθαγενή taxa, Λάρα και Τοξεύτρα, Natura 2000)
- Τμήμα Δασών (Department of Forests) — Μονοπάτια: μονοπάτι «Αφροδίτη», θέα προς το Ακρωτήρι Αρναούτη
- Υπηρεσία Εξετάσεων, ΥΠΑΝ — Εξεταστέα ύλη: Επαρκής γνώση βασικών στοιχείων της πραγματικότητας της Κύπρου
- Visit Cyprus (Deputy Ministry of Tourism) — Mazaki Island dive site
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