A three-day self-guided walking trip around Akamas - average 21 km per day
This is a 3-days two accommodations walking route around beautiful Akamas, the legendary playground of Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love and beauty. The route is offered all year round (also as a guided walking trip).
Climate - sea water temperature
Please check the relevant climate and sea water temperature information. During the hot season, many people would find walking on the island uncomfortable. However the fact that the route is largely on a ridge and a plateau, as well as near the north west coast, means that it is cooler. While in late autumn, winter and spring the scenery may be greener, summer has also significant green tones in the form of vineyards, olive, carob orchards and juniper bushes near the coast. In summer and autumn the sea water temperatures are higher and those explorers into snorkelling may be blessed with spotting some of the thousands of sea turtles that visit Cyprus during the warm season to feed and reproduce.
Climate - sea water temperature
Please check the relevant climate and sea water temperature information. During the hot season, many people would find walking on the island uncomfortable. However the fact that the route is largely on a ridge and a plateau, as well as near the north west coast, means that it is cooler. While in late autumn, winter and spring the scenery may be greener, summer has also significant green tones in the form of vineyards, olive, carob orchards and juniper bushes near the coast. In summer and autumn the sea water temperatures are higher and those explorers into snorkelling may be blessed with spotting some of the thousands of sea turtles that visit Cyprus during the warm season to feed and reproduce.
Self-guided 3-day Akamas av 21 km per day
Below one can see info about the walks.
Day of Trip |
Distance in km |
Total ascent (m) |
Total descent (m) |
Average elevation (m) |
Description |
Day 1 |
22 |
400 |
1,000 |
200 |
From Droushia village descend west, towards Lara beach. Then coastal walk south, optionally passing through Akamas Gorge |
Day 2 |
20.5 |
550 |
1,150 |
350 |
From Droushia village go north on the Akamas ridge and then east, ending at Aphrodite's Baths. |
Average |
21 |
450 |
1,050 |
250 |
The itinerary (summary)
Day 1 - Arrival to Start location of the trip (Droushia village) - then walk Droushia - Lara beach - Agios Georgios tis Pegeias
Day 2 - Droushia to Baths of Aphrodite via Akamas ridge and Moutti tis Sotiras peak
Day 3 - Free day for exploration (other walking trails are possible)
Day 4 - Finish
Day 1 - Arrival to Start location of the trip (Droushia village) - then walk Droushia - Lara beach - Agios Georgios tis Pegeias
Day 2 - Droushia to Baths of Aphrodite via Akamas ridge and Moutti tis Sotiras peak
Day 3 - Free day for exploration (other walking trails are possible)
Day 4 - Finish
Detailed Itinerary