Argaka (short)

The short Argaka Dam Trail offers the same attractive forest-and-reservoir setting as the longer route, but in a more accessible format. It crosses the Agios Merkurios valley within the Pafos Forest, following a gentle forest road that opens towards Argaka village, the northeastern side of Akamas, and the full sweep of the Bay of Polis Chrysochous. Even in the shorter version, the dam itself remains the defining visual anchor of the hike. It is a very good choice for walkers who want the Argaka landscape and biodiversity without committing to the longest circuit.