These Are the Best Camping Spots to Book in Cyprus

How would you like waking up to a cool sea breeze with sun rays gently warming you as you enjoy a lazy breakfast? Governor’s Beach Kalymnos is a perfect campsite with a capacity to hold more than 300 tents or caravans. It is open all year round. What’s more, you don’t have to worry about your dirty laundry or food. The campsite has coin-operated laundry machines and dryers. The restaurant, bar, toilets, and showers ensure that you have a great time as you interact with nature. Governor’s beach Kalymnos is located 20 km (12 miles) east of Limassol.

If you fancy camping in the forest, this Cyprus campsite, run by the Forest Department, is in a great location. It’s found in Limassol District on the Platres to Prodomos road, at the centre of the Trodoos Mountains, and is surrounded by Trooditissa, Platres and Prodomos villages. Kampi tou Kalogirou Campsite makes a great retreat, with breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains in the backdrop. It doubles up as a picnic area with barbecue facilities, tables, benches, bathrooms and fresh running water. Be aware though that in the warmer months of summer, the camp can be crowded as villagers escape their homes to the cooler mountain-forest climate under the lush pines.

For a beautiful Cyprus camping experience in the stunning pine forest, pay a visit to the Stavros tis Psokas forest station. The facility is located right in the middle of Paphos Forest. It can get very cold in winter, so if you plan to visit at this time, be sure to pack warm clothes. The camp is accessible throughout the year. It has bathrooms, washing and simple cooking areas, and picnic tables.

Located at the Karvounas-Troodos road, a kilometre before Troodos square, the campsite is within the state forest land. You can take a walk around the Troodos National Forest Park, home to flora and fauna including 750 species of plants, and a protected park animal life. For a small fee per overnight stay, you can get access to barbecue sites, benches, tables, drinking water and washrooms. It is open from May until the end of October (depending on the weather).

If you don’t want to venture deep into the forests or travel too far to find a quiet spot, Platania is the place for you. The advantage of this location is the fact that it caters for all family needs including children and people with disabilities. It is located 5km (3.5 miles) from Kakopetria on the Kakopetria – Troodos road. The site has washrooms, kitchen facilities, a kiosk, and picnic tables.

How about engaging in water sports and sunbathing under an umbrella drinking freshly squeezed orange juice? For this and more, go to Polis Chrysochous Campsite in Paphos District. The sandy beach campsite surrounded by eucalyptus trees is nothing but a perfect location to unwind. It has clean washrooms, a bar and beach restaurant for those who want to avoid the hustle of bringing their cooking apparatus.

Located 11km (7 miles) north of Paphos, Feggari campsite is close to the beautiful sandy Coral Bay Beach. Escape to the beach for some water sports for an active and fun island break away. The site is open throughout the year and has space for 47 tents or caravans. You can enjoy warm showers and meals at the site.

Visitors are encouraged to be considerate of nature, and of other guests’ comfort.

Extinguished fires and coals should be checked to avoid fire accidents. Some sites do not allow lighting fire at all, so be sure to check with them in advance.

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