Simvoulas Nature Trail

Location: Nea Dimmata

District: Paphos

Starting Point: The Nea Dimmata community square

Length: 11 kilometres

Time: 3-4 hours walking

Difficulty: 2

Points of Interest:

The nature trail follows a path in the National Paphos Forest with rich flora and end at the community of Pomos. Visitors can see a panoramic view towards the Akamas Peninsula, the Chrysochous Bay and the Pomos Port.

The trail can become circular with another 6 kilometres and about 1, 5 – 2 hours of hiking. The course which must be followed is from the Pomos community towards Nea Dimmata, though the road which runs parallel to the main irrigation system.

Rules of conduct for Visitors

Visitors of nature trails sites should follow some basic rules of conduct to ensure the least possible harm to the environment but also to ensure the comfort of other guests.

The most important of these rules are the following:

• Keep the area clean. Collect all the rubbish that have emerged and put them in bins. If for any reason there are no bins or if it is full, then take your trash with you. Do not leave plastic bags outside, because they are usually scattered by stray dogs, foxes etc.      
•  Do not make unnecessary noises, respect the rights of the others for peace and quiet.
• Cutting plants, tree bark harassing nests, damaging the environment are banned by the forestry legislation.
• Park your car in parking lots.
• Use the water with caution. Don't waste it.     
• Solicit other guests to obey by the basic rules of conduct.
• If you notice a fire, immediately call the number 1407 (24 hours, toll-free)