This is a three days, trail running/ long walking route that offers many of the best running/walking experiences in Akamas peninsula. It is great both for running as well as for long walks. The route can be done year round, though in summer temperatures are high(er). (we also offer shorter routes as well as escooter exploration packages that can be combined with possibly even shorter runs/walks - these could be ideal especially for the hot season and/or for those who do not want to run or walk much in general)
Below one can see the standard routes. Please keep in mind that we have options for longer (?) routes for any day, with the same starting and finishing points.
Day of Trip |
Distance in km |
Total ascent (m) |
Total descent (m) |
Average elevation (m) |
Description |
Day 2 |
24.5 |
850 |
850 |
300 |
Descend from Droushia to Lara coast and do a coastal run. Ascend via Avakas Gorge back to Droushia. |
Day 3 |
22 |
500 |
1,100 |
350 |
Run along the Akamas ridge from Droushia to Baths of Aphrodite Cave along dirt roads and trails, enjoying excellent views of the coast. |
Day 4 |
25 |
750 |
750 |
150 |
A circular route that goes west on the north Akamas hills upto the lighthouse and then returns east via the coastal dirt road. |
Average |
24 |
700 |
900 |
250 |
The itinerary (summary) - please remember that we have other packages as well
Day 1 - Arrival to Start location of the trip
Day 2 - Droushia - South Lara Beach - Avakas Gorge - Droushia village
Day 3 -Droushia - Akamas ridge - Baths of Aphrodite Cave
Day 4 - Adonis trail - Akamas lighthouse - Fontana Amoroza - Baths of Aphrodite Cave
Day 5 - Finish
Day 1 - Arrival to Start location of the trip
Day 2 - Droushia - South Lara Beach - Avakas Gorge - Droushia village
Day 3 -Droushia - Akamas ridge - Baths of Aphrodite Cave
Day 4 - Adonis trail - Akamas lighthouse - Fontana Amoroza - Baths of Aphrodite Cave
Day 5 - Finish
Detailed Itinerary
On Day 1, those travellers who book the transfer, from the airport are transported to their hotel in Droushia. Time to relax at the hotel or explore the stone built village.
On Day 1, those travellers who book the transfer, from the airport are transported to their hotel in Droushia. Time to relax at the hotel or explore the stone built village.
On Day 2 explorers from an elevation of more than 600 m descend on the cement road to the south Lara beach (there's a coffee place there). They do a route on the coast (not necessarily on a path all the time, but rather also on sandy beaches) towards the south and subsequently go uphill through the peculiar Avakas Gorge and ascend back to the top of the Laona plateau. The Gorge needs care as it can be slippery (and not passable immediately after very heavy rain, there could potentially be also some danger of falling rocks ).
On Day 4 explorers run as far (north) west as the Akamas lighthouse, via a route on the hill that includes a significant stretch of Adonis trail as well as combinations of dirt roads (some of them ancient).
The return is along a dirt road that passes by a number of coves including the legendary Fontana Amoroza, the stunning Blue Lagoon cove, and the narrow Koufotrypis cove (there is a beautiful two entrance sea cave nearby). At some point the route meets the Day 3 route, along the rugged coastline that leads to Baths of Aphrodite cave. |
On Day 3 the explorers traverse the pristine Akamas peninsula enjoying glorious views along the ridge, initially of the west coast (Lara coast) and subsequently, on the imposing Moutti Tis Sotiras peak, of the north west, and of the north coast, all the way to Pomos village in the north east (we call this 'the Akamas Panorama Route). The explorers leave Akamas from small yet mythical Baths of Aphrodite cave. The route is a bit over twenty (20) km long and starts at Droushia village, from where it goes north.
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On Day 5 morning, the package finishes. If travellers want, we can arrange a taxi for them, book additional nights, etc.