A 3-day Guided trip around Akamas of shorter walks - average 13 km per day
This is a three-days two accommodations walking route around beautiful Akamas, the legendary playground of Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love and beauty. The route goes also through some of the picturesque stone-built villages on the Laona plateau, presenting the traveller with elements of the island's cultural heritage (not least of which is its cuisine).
The route is offered all year round (also as a self-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. Also because the daily length is not very long 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.
The route is offered all year round (also as a self-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. Also because the daily length is not very long 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.
Guided three - days Akamas av 13 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 |
12 |
100 |
700 |
300 |
From Droushia village descend west, towards Lara beach |
Day 2 |
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. |
Average |
13 |
350 |
650 |
300 |
The itinerary (summary)
Day 1 - Arrival to Start location of the trip (Droushia village) - Droushia - Lara beach
Day 2 - Neo Chorio 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
On Day 1, those travellers who book the transfer from the airport they are transported to their hotel in Droushia village. They do the walk with our guide on the same day. Walkers descend the plateau towards the south Lara beach. Great vistas towards the coast. At the beach there is a coffee place. For some people the water is find to swim all year round, as it only goes down to 16 degrees (in February).
Of course for those travellers that it would not be convenient to walk on the day of the arrival, it is recommended that they come one day in advance and maybe use the first day to relax and explore the village and the surroundings. |
On Day 2 walkers are transported to another stone-built village, Neo Chorio. They do a guided walk again. From the village 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.
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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, trying exploration on a kayak 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 Akamas and our Laona!
Enjoy our Akamas and our Laona!