ST GEORGE'S WALK
A picturesque and an effortlessly accessible walk suitable for everyone. Enjoy great views, ancient architecture, a quaint fishermen's seaport with a few fishing boats, the beautiful Agios Georgios Church, and the proudly standing Yeronissos Island. This place in Peyia is undoubtedly worth a visit.
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How to get here
- The asphalt road to the parking lot is of good quality. For the parking location, click here.
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What to expect from the walk
- The walk is possible all year-round.
- Start the walk from the parking lot near Agios Georgios Church and follow the road downhill until you encounter a small asphalt road on your left. Continue along this road until you reach the furthest point near Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, then descend towards the sea. Trace your way back along the cliffs and the seashore to the harbour, and finally, return to the starting point of your walk.There is no shade on the walk.
- One part of the path is an asphalt road, while the other traverses dirt and rocks.
- There are benches with spectacular views towards the sea at the viewpoint near the parking lot.
- This walk is popular.
- There is an organized beach and a snack bar near the port, and a taverna near the start of the walk. They are closed in winter.
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Suggestions to enhance your experience
- Come here at sunset to capture the best possible photos.
- For an entrance fee of only 2.5 Euros as of the year 2024, you can access the Archaeological Site of Agios Georgios at Pegeia, located right near the start of the walk. This part of the island was once a very prosperous seaport, situated in the middle of trading routes between Alexandria and Rhodes Island. However, after the Arab invasion of Alexandria in the 7th century, the trade route was eliminated, and the settlement ceased to be prosperous, falling into decay. Ruins of basilicas and bathhouses, a necropolis, and partially destroyed mosaics remain from those years. For the location pin, click here.
- Have a picnic or even a barbecue at Pikni Forest. It features a well-organized picnic site with water, numerous tables, grill places, toilets, and a spacious parking lot. Following the path from the parking lot will lead you to a viewpoint offering sights of Peyia and other villages, the Paphos district coastline, and the hills. For the location pin, click here.
