Secluded Beaches
in Cyprus

Cyprus is famous for its busy resort sands, but it still hides genuine seclusion if you are willing to go looking. The wild Akamas peninsula in the far west is the great escape, a protected stretch of headlands, gorges and undeveloped coves where turtles nest and the only sounds are the wind and the sea. Add a handful of quieter coves elsewhere on the island, and there is more peace here than the package brochures suggest, as long as you accept that the best of it takes some effort to reach.

We have ranked these for genuine seclusion, how far they sit from the resorts, how undeveloped the shore is, and how much effort it takes to arrive, balanced against whether the beach itself rewards the trip. The undeveloped Akamas coves lead the list, with a few quieter bays elsewhere on the south and east coasts rounding it out. We are honest about access, because seclusion in Cyprus often means a rough track, a four wheel drive or a walk, and about facilities, because the wildest beaches have none at all, so you should arrive prepared.

If you genuinely want to escape the crowds, the Akamas is the answer. Lara Beach is the real prize, a protected turtle nesting bay with nothing on it but sand, sea and the track you arrived on, and the wider Akamas coast off Latchi hides quiet coves you reach by boat or on foot. Governor's Beach near Limassol gives you a gentler version, small coves under white cliffs that stay peaceful, some with a taverna for lunch. These are the beaches for people who treasure space and quiet over service.

Who should skip what? If you are not happy on a rough unpaved track, do not aim a low slung hire car at Lara, where a higher clearance vehicle is wise and the going is slow. If you need sunbeds, snacks and toilets, the wildest beaches will frustrate you, so bring your own water, shade and food, or choose the gentler Pissouri or Konnos instead. Petra tou Romiou is a stunning sight but a pebble beach with a steep entry and frequent swell, better admired than swum on a rough day. The wild beaches have no lifeguards and little shade, so plan ahead and respect the conditions and the protected nesting sites.

The wildest coves have nothing to book, which is rather the point, but a quieter day need not mean roughing it. The low key beaches at Pissouri and Latchi have relaxed sunbed hire and a taverna or two, an easy base from which to explore the wilder coast nearby without giving up all comfort. Tell us the beach and your dates and we will pass the enquiry to the club or operator so they can confirm what is available and any minimum spend.