# Avakas Gorge: official closure warning and what to check before visiting

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**Created:** [October 2, 2026, 6:04am UTC](https://community.loveakamas.com/t/avakas-gorge-official-closure-warning-and-what-to-check-before-visiting/22 "2026-10-02T06:04:34Z")\
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## Current verified snapshot — source checked 2 October 2026

**The official Visit Cyprus listing currently labels the Avakas Gorge nature trail temporarily closed.** A Forestry reminder dated **6 May 2026** says it remains closed until further notice. We have not verified a subsequent official reopening. Do not plan to enter the closed trail on the strength of a tour advert or a recent visitor photograph.

This is a desk check, not a physical Love Akamas inspection.

## What we currently know

- Forestry’s reminder says the closure began on **6 December 2025**. It cites water flow, slippery ground and falling rock or earth, and refers to visitors becoming trapped on 25 March 2026.
- The published nature trail follows the Avgas river into the limestone gorge. A route description explains the place; it does not override a closure.
- Our planning advice is to choose another outing unless the responsible department confirms reopening. Do not bypass a barrier or enter from another end.

## Sources / evidence

[Forestry reminder, 6 May 2026 (Greek)](https://www.gov.cy/georgia-agrotiki-anaptyxi-perivallon/kleisto-to-monopati-farangi-tou-avaka-3/) — indexed official announcement; direct retrieval was unavailable.  
[Visit Cyprus — Avakas, temporarily closed](https://www.visitcyprus.com/el/el-anakalypste-ten-kypro/el-physe-el-anakalypste-ten-kypro/el-monopatia-tes-physes-el-physe-el-anakalypste-ten-kypro/%CF%86%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%AC%CE%B3%CE%B3%CE%B9-%CF%84%CE%BF%CF%85-%CE%AC%CE%B2%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%B1-%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%B1%CE%BC%CE%BC%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C-%CE%B5%CF%80%CE%B1%CF%81%CF%87%CE%AF%CE%B1-%CF%80-2/) — closure wording visible on the official listing at this check.  
[Love Akamas Avakas guide](https://loveakamas.com/things-to-do/walks-trails/avakas-gorge/) — background, with operational status needing separate checking.

## Uncertain / needs field checking

We have no fresh department confirmation, reopening date or on-site sign inspection. Road access, parking and gorge entry are separate questions: reaching the area would not make a closed trail open. A missing barrier would not prove permission.

## Contribute newer evidence

Please share a dated official reopening notice or photographs of current entrance signs, with the observation date and location. First-hand condition reports are welcome, but do not enter a closed trail to obtain them.