There is no road through the Akamas, so plan which side you are visiting. The northern side (Latchi, Baths of Aphrodite, Blue Lagoon) is reached via Polis; the western side (Avakas, Lara) via Peyia and Coral Bay.
Routes at a glance
| From | By | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paphos | Car | About 45 min | Via the B7 road over the hills to Polis, then west to Latchi. |
| Paphos | Bus | About 1 h | Regular buses from Paphos to Polis, with connections to Latchi; check the current timetable. |
| Paphos Airport (PFO) | Car / taxi | About 1 h | The nearest airport. |
| Larnaca Airport (LCA) | Car | About 2 h 30 min | Motorway to Paphos, then the B7. |
| Latchi | Boat | About 30–45 min | To the Blue Lagoon, on organised trips or self-drive boats. |
| Coral Bay / Peyia | Car | 20–30 min | To the Avakas Gorge; the final road is unpaved. |
Times are typical and fares change — check current timetables and prices before you travel.
Driving in the Akamas
Asphalt roads reach Latchi, the Baths of Aphrodite, Peyia and the Avakas car park. Beyond that, most tracks are unpaved and some are suitable only for 4×4 vehicles. Many standard rental agreements exclude off-road driving, so check before you go — or join a jeep safari. Parts of the peninsula may have access restrictions as conservation plans develop.
Without a car
Buses connect Paphos with Polis and Latchi. Boat trips with transfers from Paphos are the simplest option for the Blue Lagoon. For the bigger picture of buses and driving in Cyprus, see Getting to Cyprus.
