Athalassa: Picnic Area - Nations Park (short)

The Athalassa short loop is a manageable urban-park walk on Nicosia's southeastern edge, perfect for those who want a gentle circuit through greenery without venturing into remote terrain. Starting from the Picnic Area, the route connects through the park to the Park of Nations and back, staying mostly on well-maintained paths through the 840-hectare Athalassa National Forest Park. The landscape is manicured and open—native shrubs, planted gardens, and occasional shaded sections—with the lake and Agios Georgios chapel as nearby focal points. At just under 4.5 km, it is a straightforward loop suited to walkers of any experience, ideal for a quick morning or afternoon outing in Nicosia's main green lung.