A 3-days Agioi Anargyroi - Akamas - Baths of Aphrodite self-guided walking trip - average 13 km per day
This is a three days, (inn to inn) four accommodations walking route that offers some of the best walking experiences in or near Akamas peninsula. It is suitable for those who prefer average length walks. The route can be walked year round, though in summer temperatures are high(er).
Below one can see the standard walks. Please keep in mind that we have options for longer walks 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 |
12 |
800 |
350 |
450 |
Walk through stone built villages (Kato Akourdalia and Kritou Terra). Largely an ascent. Pass by small medieval Agia Paraskevi chapel. |
Day 3 |
14 |
150 |
600 |
400 |
Walk along Akamas ridge from Droushia to Neo Chorio village, enjoying excellent views of the coast. |
Day 4 |
13.5 |
550 |
700 |
250 |
The short version of Akamas Panorama walk - great views, initially of the west coast and then of the north coast. Amazing panoramic views on Moutti tis Sotiras peak and great descent along Aphrodite Trail. Walk finishes at mythical small Baths of Aphrodite cave. |
Average |
13 |
500 |
550 |
350 |
The itinerary (summary) - please remember that we have other options for shorter/longer or in cases even for different routes in the package
Day 1 - Arrival to Start location of the Walk
Day 2 - Agioi Anargyroi - Agia Paraskevi chapel - Droushia village
Day 3 -Droushia - Akamas ridge - Neo Chorio
Day 4 - Neo Chorio to Baths of Aphrodite via Akamas ridge and Moutti tis Sotiras peak
Day 5 - Finish
Day 1 - Arrival to Start location of the Walk
Day 2 - Agioi Anargyroi - Agia Paraskevi chapel - Droushia village
Day 3 -Droushia - Akamas ridge - Neo Chorio
Day 4 - Neo Chorio to Baths of Aphrodite via Akamas ridge and Moutti tis Sotiras peak
Day 5 - Finish
Detailed Itinerary
On Day 1, those travellers who book the transfer, from the airport are transported to their hotel at Agioi Anargyroi. Time to relax at the hotel or visit the nearby stone built village of Miliou.
On Day 1, those travellers who book the transfer, from the airport are transported to their hotel at Agioi Anargyroi. Time to relax at the hotel or visit the nearby stone built village of Miliou.
On Day 2 walkers ascend from Agioi Anargyroi (from an elevation of under 200 m) to the top of Laona plateau (600 - 650 m of elevation) and the stone-built village of Drousheia, where they spend the night. On the way they pass through two other traditional villages (Kato Akourdaleia and Kritou Terra) as well as the tiny medieval Agia Paraskevi chapel, a watermill, vineyards, orchards and more. Those who want to sidetrack, could visit Kremiotis waterfall near Kritou Terra village (3-4 extra km depending on the selected route). On Day 4 walkers from Neo Chorio village go initially west past medieval Agios Minas chapel and Smiyies picnic site. 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 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 3 walkers traverse the south part of pristine Akamas peninsula enjoying glorious views of the west coast as well as of the east part of Chrysochou Bay. About a kilometer before reaching the twin peaks of Pissouromoutti and Smiyies, walkers turn initially south east, and then north east to yet another stone-built village, Neo Chorio (elevation 150 - 200 m), where they spend the night. |
On Day 5 morning, the package finishes. If travellers want, we can arrange a taxi for them, book additional nights, etc.