Droushia is on the edge of the Akamas National Park - 230 square kilometers of goat farming, vineyards and arable land with forests, valleys, and gorges- all accessible right from the house. The Akamas Peninsula has three official nature trails (Adonis Trail, Aphrodite Trail and Smigies Trail), all interwoven with rocky hiking trails.

The spectacular Avakas Gorge is a great option nearby for the more hardy and adventurous visitor.

• Birdwatching. Cyprus is on the migratory pathway between Africa and Europe, so Spring and Autumn can bring unusual species, but there are also many resident birds. Petra tou Nicola's verandas and pool terrace are perfect for bird watching. Bring your binoculars.
• Spotting lizards. There are lots of lizards in and around the house. They especially love to warm themselves on the pool wall deck. We love them to keep down the insects.
• Donkeys, goats and mouflon. It wouldn't be Cyprus without its donkeys and goats.  Moufflon, the ancient sheep of Cyprus, were introduced during the neolithic period.  While not around Droushia, they can be found in the Troodos Mountains.

 The rocky outcrops around Droushia are well known climbing locations, but it is also possible to scramble up the couple closest to Petra tou Nicola to gain an even better panoramic view of the Akamas peninsula.

Our closest beach is Latchi Beach (10 minute drive by car), which is a long stretch of sand and pebbles, with lots of sun loungers and umbrellas for hire (2 euros per day).  It is great for relaxing and swimming, but water shoes are recommended as it is pebbly and slightly steep. For very gentle slopes and golden sands, Coral Bay Beach or Corallia Beach are good options and about 30 minutes drive from Droushia. 

A bit further afield, but absolutely worth the drive, are Lara Bay and Turtle Beach; spectacular remote and virtually deserted beaches with soft, golden sand and crystal clear water.  Turtles still nest on Turtle Beach in breeding season.

There are numerous places to eat, both in Droushia as well as the numerous local villages and towns.  We have some recommendations we can send to you.

Cyprus has many vineyards, but there are two local to us, in the nearby village of Kathikas (Sterna Winery and Vasilikon Winery). The latter has a lovely little museum and spectacular views.

 This stunning small bay with crystal blue waters is on the Akamas Peninsula. It is inaccessible by car, so either requires a hike to get to, or more comfortably, a boat trip from Latchi Harbour.  We recommend the Koulla - a traditional Cypriot boat - they serve a fantastic onboard BBQ.

Aphrodite's Pool (Baths of Aphrodite) is a natural grotto on the Akamas Peninsula, where the goddess of love (she was born in Cyprus) supposedly bathed and met her lover Adonis. It can get overly busy in summer, but it is a nice, short walk from the car park and is a tranquil, cool pool fed by a spring under a fig tree (although no swimming is allowed). There is a lovely restaurant overlooking the sea below near the car park to refresh yourself. You can even go down to the sea for a swim.

Polis Chrysochous (called Polis for short) is our nearest town at 10 minutes drive down the hill and is well worth a visit as it's a popular destination in its own right.  Its long history dates back to classical times, evidenced by many archaeological finds in its museum. Also noteworthy is the church of Agios Andronikos, with its 16th century frescoes. Polis has lots of restaurants, shops and is where the main supermarket is.

Latchi and Pomos Harbours are both well worth a visit.  Latchi Harbour (10 minutes by car) has lots of boat trips out to the Blue Lagoon, as well as many good restaurants on the beach and harbour front.  It is beginning to be quite a bustling tourist town, with lots of souvenir shops and the occasional super yacht at anchor. 

Pomos is 17km further east along the coast from Polis.  The road hugs the scenic coastline and once there, you are rewarded with a lovely little fishing community and harbour, as well as a wonderful fish taverna.

There are several places to ride in Cyprus, with two excellent places within a 30 minute drive. George's Ranch does rides along the coastline, while Maria's in Lysos has forest rides in the foothills of the Troodos.