A self guided weeklong trip around Akamas and Laona Plateau of short walks - average 11.5 km per day
This is a weeklong two accommodations walking route around beautiful Akamas, the legendary playground of Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love and beauty. The route goes also through many 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 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 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.
Self-guided weeklong Akamas and Laona Plateau av 11.5 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 2 |
14 |
650 |
650 |
450 |
Circular walk from Droushia village towards the east, passing by a medieval church and a waterfall |
Day 3 |
10 |
300 |
300 |
600 |
Circular walk from Droushia village, largely on the Laona Plateau, also exploring a number of stone-built villages |
Day 4 |
12 |
100 |
700 |
300 |
From Droushia village descend west, towards Lara beach |
Day 5 |
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. |
Day 6 |
7.5 |
400 |
400 |
200 |
Circular Adonis trail |
Average |
11.5 |
400 |
550 |
350 |
The itinerary (summary)
Day 1 - Arrival to Start location of the trip (Droushia village)
Day 2 - Circular route from Droushia village towards the east and Kritou Terra village
Day 3 - Circular route from Droushia towards the south and upto Pano Arodes village
Day 4 - Droushia - Lara beach
Day 5 - Neo Chorio to Baths of Aphrodite via Akamas ridge and Moutti tis Sotiras peak
Day 6 - Circular Adonis trail
Day 7 - Free day for exploration (other walking trails are possible)
Day 8 - finish
Day 1 - Arrival to Start location of the trip (Droushia village)
Day 2 - Circular route from Droushia village towards the east and Kritou Terra village
Day 3 - Circular route from Droushia towards the south and upto Pano Arodes village
Day 4 - Droushia - Lara beach
Day 5 - Neo Chorio to Baths of Aphrodite via Akamas ridge and Moutti tis Sotiras peak
Day 6 - Circular Adonis trail
Day 7 - Free day for exploration (other walking trails are possible)
Day 8 - finish
Detailed Itinerary
On Day 1, those travellers who book the transfer from the airportthey are transported to their hotel in Droushia village. Time to relax at the hotel and possibly explore the village of Droushia and teh immediate surroundings.
On Day 1, those travellers who book the transfer from the airportthey are transported to their hotel in Droushia village. Time to relax at the hotel and possibly explore the village of Droushia and teh immediate surroundings.
On Day 2 walkers explore mainly the eastern slope of the Laona Plateau. On the way they pass through stone built Kritou Terra village (pretty and well preserved) home to the first casino on the island, from just before 1900), the nearby waterfall of Kremmiotis and the medieval tiny Agia Paraskevi chapel. On Day 4 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). |
The Day 3 route stays close to the top of the Laona plateau, and passes through a few of the picturesque stone built villages (Pano Arodes, Kato Arodes and Ineia village). At some point it descents somewhat on the west slope and offers views also towards Lara coast.
On Day 5 walkers are transported to another stone-built village, Neo Chorio. 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.
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On Day 6 walkers complete circular Adonis trail, which starts and finishes at Baths of Aphrodite pool. More excellent views of the north Akamas coast and more exploration of pristine Akamas peninsula.
Day 7 is a free day. 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 8 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!