Finding Paradise At Eleouthkia Botanical Park in Cyprus

Since we first published this blog post, it seems like Eleouthkia Botanical Park is not what it used to be.

Many reviews mention the plants are still beautiful to see, but the whole place looks run down. While other recent reviews give this place 5 stars. Very strange.

Also, when Scott and I visited all those years ago, we were the only ones there. And now I’m wondering whether it was also technically “closed” when we visited.

With all that said, if you would like to see what we experienced during our visit, we’ve kept this article in “archive” mode for the time being.

Just proceed with caution as we’re currently unsure whether Eleouthkia Botanical Park is what it used to be.

Our Experience Visiting Eleouthkia Botanical Park

As a big nature lover, botanical gardens are often high on my list of places to see whenever and wherever I’m travelling to. If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know this already but for those of you who are new to my blog, you can catch up on all my nature inspired posts right here.

In Southern Cyprus, Eleouthkia Botanical Park is an impressive little haven for botanists (or just plain old simple nature lovers like me). And it is actually the first botanical park in Cyprus, making it an authentic and traditional way to explore the different types of attractions that Cyprus has to offer.

The name “Eleouthkia” means small olive trees in Cypriot Greek. The park was so named due to the fact that Anarita Village (where the park can be found) has always been full of olive groves.

The park itself is free to enter and has over 55,000 different types of flowers, shrubs, trees and plants to admire and learn more about. And often, you’ll come across shaped shrubs and displays, which really do help to bring this joyous little park to life!

Alongside the shaped shrubs, you’ll spot cute little bridges, quaint wooden huts and tiny pathways that take you right through the trees and under shaded canopies.

During your wander around this park, always look up – you may just spot a lime, lemon or two!

Or even some interesting wildlife like geckos…

When we visited in the height of summer in July, we were the only visitors walking around (making us initially think the park was closed!)

In my opinion, this is a great thing as you will feel like you’ve got the whole place to yourselves to explore!

For couples and other nature lovers, this is such a romantic little spot to come to. Enjoy walking through the park, smelling the flowers, hand in hand and just generally getting away from all the hustle and bustle…

To enjoy this park thoroughly, I’d recommend spending a couple of hours here. But with such a pretty, tranquil little park to explore – what could possibly be wrong with spending more time here?

As a note, you’ll likely need to drive to Eleouthkia Park as it’s a little out of the way. Don’t forget to read up on my driving in Cyprus tips!

You can find the park at:

Limassol-Paphos Highway
Anarita-Airport Exit
Anarita Village
Paphos, Cyprus