A 3-day Guided walking and kayaking trip around Akamas
This is a three-days single accommodation walking and kayaking programme around beautiful Akamas, the legendary playground of Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love and beauty. The route goes also through one of the picturesque stone-built villages on the Laona plateau, presenting the traveller with elements of the island's cultural heritage.
The route is offered all year round`.
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 walking route is along a hilly coast in the north west part of Cyprus means that it is cooler. Also because the length of the walk is not very long it means that it could be managed in summer to avoid much of the hottest time of the day. 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. If we are lucky we may see some while we kayak along the lovely Akamas north coast.
The route is offered all year round`.
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 walking route is along a hilly coast in the north west part of Cyprus means that it is cooler. Also because the length of the walk is not very long it means that it could be managed in summer to avoid much of the hottest time of the day. 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. If we are lucky we may see some while we kayak along the lovely Akamas north coast.
Guided three - days Akamas walk and kayak
Below one can see info about two versions of the walk.
Day of Trip |
Distance in km |
Total ascent (m) |
Total descent (m) |
Average elevation (m) |
Description |
Shorter version |
13.5 |
550 |
650 |
250 |
From Neo Chorio village go west to the Akamas ridge and then north, and east, ending at Aphrodite's Baths. |
Longer version |
20.5 |
550 |
1150 |
350 |
From Droushia village go north on the Akamas ridge and then east, ending at Aphrodite's Baths. |
The itinerary (summary)
Day 1 - Arrival to Start location of the trip (to the hotel near north
Akamas coast) and do the guided walk on the same day - Neo Chorio - Baths of Aphrodite, or Droushia - Baths of Aphrodite, or other
Day 2 - kayaking from the hotel or from the beach at Baths of Aphrodite locality towards the west and back
Day 3 - Free day for exploration (other walking trails are possible - no guide in the package)
Day 4 - finish
Detailed Itinerary
On Day 1, those travellers who book the transfer from the airport are transported to their hotel near the north Akamas coast. The travellers meet with their guide and decide on their walk.
On this page we describe the standard medium length walk. Travellers are transported with their guide to Neo Chorio stone-built village. From there they initially go west past medieval Agios Minas chapel and Smiyies locality. From there they head north at some point ascending on the imposing Moutti Tis Sotiras peak, from where they enjoy glorious views of the north west, and of the north coast, all the way to Pomos village in the north east. The descent from the peak is for many walkers a huge highlight of the whole trip. Walkers leave Akamas from small yet mythical Baths of Aphrodite cave. |
Day 2 is our guided kayaking day. As this is a private, the trip is customisable. We could even choose from a number of routes based on where the waters are calmer (eg the north coast of Akamas or the Pegeia coast, on the west coast of Cyprus). The standard recommended route takes travellers west of Aphrodite's Baths, upto Blue Lagoon cove, at a total length of between 9 and 12 km. The coast is beautiful with crystal clear waters, various rock formations and islets, cliffs, a number of coves, including Manolis, Amphitheater, Koufotrypis, Photiades, and some caves.
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Day 3 is a free day (with no guide). Walkers have a number of options, including relaxing , swimming, snorkelling at the beach in front of the hotel, walking on the coastal road along the north Akamas coast, taking a cruise to Blue Lagoon bay, visiting Unesco World Heritage Paphos and more.
On Day 4 morning, the package finishes. If travellers want, we can arrange a taxi for them, book additional nights, etc.
Enjoy our beautiful Akamas!
Enjoy our beautiful Akamas!