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Walking the Akamas Peninsula
From
CAD 1,700
Duration
8 days
Countries
Cyprus
Activity
easy
The adventure
This twin centre, self-guided walking trip takes in both inland and coastal walks in Cyprus's Akamas Peninsula and the Akamas National Park. The week starts inland in Droushia with walks to the Kremiotis Waterfall and the medieval Agia Paraskevi chapel as well as across the Laona Plateau with its picturesque stone-built villages. There's also the possibility of visiting a local winery. Enjoy fabulous panoramic views
At a glance
Duration
8 days
Route
→
Countries
Cyprus
Activity level
easy
Style
Beach & Islands, Multi-Country / Grand Tour, National Parks & Wilderness
Group size
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Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
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Day by day
Your journey through
Cyprus
Showing Days 1-7
8-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in DroushiaArrive in the delightful Cypriot village of Droushia and settle in. You'll be staying here for the next 4 nights. Stay at the Droushia Heights Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast basis for 4 nights.
DroushiaArrive in the delightful Cypriot village of Droushia and settle in. You'll be staying here for the next 4 nights. Stay at the Droushia Heights Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast basis for 4 nights.
Day 2Kremiotis Waterfall and Agia Paraskevi chapelToday's circular walk from Droushia passes through the delightful stone-built villages of Kritou Terra and Kato Arodes. Walk past orchards and vineyards and enjoy great views of the local area. Head to the Kremitois Waterfall and the charming, medieval Agia Paraskevi chapel before returning to Droushia.
Today's circular walk from Droushia passes through the delightful stone-built villages of Kritou Terra and Kato Arodes. Walk past orchards and vineyards and enjoy great views of the local area. Head to the Kremitois Waterfall and the charming, medieval Agia Paraskevi chapel before returning to Droushia.
Day 3The Laona PlateauAnother circular walk from Droushia heads to the Laona plateau to explore more picturesque stone-built villages and the possibility of visiting a local winery. Today enjoy the views and the combination of beautiful natural and cultural heritage of the area.
Another circular walk from Droushia heads to the Laona plateau to explore more picturesque stone-built villages and the possibility of visiting a local winery. Today enjoy the views and the combination of beautiful natural and cultural heritage of the area.
Day 4Droushia to Lara Beach and Agios Georgios tis PegeiasBegin today with a descent from the Laona plateau to the Lara coast with a stretch of the walk along the Avakas Gorge. Pass by the beaches of South Lara and Toxeftra. The walk ends at Agios Georgios tis Pegeias with its medieval church, ruins of an earlier church, a small fishing shelter and a restaurant. There is a return transfer to the hotel at the end of the walk.
Begin today with a descent from the Laona plateau to the Lara coast with a stretch of the walk along the Avakas Gorge. Pass by the beaches of South Lara and Toxeftra. The walk ends at Agios Georgios tis Pegeias with its medieval church, ruins of an earlier church, a small fishing shelter and a restaurant. There is a return transfer to the hotel at the end of the walk.
Day 5Droushia to Baths of Aphrodite caveEnjoy fabulous panoramic coastal views today. Start off with views of the Lara coast then head north for spectacular views of the north coast, the whole of Chrysochous Bay from Cape Arnaoutis, the northwest tip of the island, up to Pomos in the northeast. Today's route includes stretches of the Smigies, Adonis and Aphrodite Trails with stunning views from Moutti tis Sotiras peak. The western descent along the Aphrodite Trail is considered by many as one of the best on the island. For those doing the shorter walks, there is a transfer to Neo Chorio this morning. Stay at the Aphrodite Beach Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast basis for 3 nights.
Enjoy fabulous panoramic coastal views today. Start off with views of the Lara coast then head north for spectacular views of the north coast, the whole of Chrysochous Bay from Cape Arnaoutis, the northwest tip of the island, up to Pomos in the northeast. Today's route includes stretches of the Smigies, Adonis and Aphrodite Trails with stunning views from Moutti tis Sotiras peak. The western descent along the Aphrodite Trail is considered by many as one of the best on the island. For those doing the shorter walks, there is a transfer to Neo Chorio this morning. Stay at the Aphrodite Beach Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast basis for 3 nights.
Day 6Akamas North Coast walkToday’s circular walk gives you more views of Cyprus’s north coast as you walk along the eastern part of the Adonis Trail. The route passes most of the north coast’s beaches including Fontana Amoroza, the Blue Lagoon, the Amphitheatre, Manolis Beach and Koufotrypis Beach. Also walk the rugged coastline near the Baths of Aphrodite cave.
Akamas North Coast walkToday’s circular walk gives you more views of Cyprus’s north coast as you walk along the eastern part of the Adonis Trail. The route passes most of the north coast’s beaches including Fontana Amoroza, the Blue Lagoon, the Amphitheatre, Manolis Beach and Koufotrypis Beach. Also walk the rugged coastline near the Baths of Aphrodite cave.
Day 7Free Day or Blue Lagoon WalkEnjoy a day of rest at the hotel, along the nearby beach or head back to one of the beaches you walked to yesterday (like the Blue Lagoon).
Enjoy a day of rest at the hotel, along the nearby beach or head back to one of the beaches you walked to yesterday (like the Blue Lagoon).
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Where you'll stay & how you'll travel
Accommodation
- Overview
- Itinerary
- Dates & Prices
- Accommodation
- Essential Info
- Reviews
- All buffet breakfasts
- All accommodation (see accommodation section)
- Route notes and GPX files
- Walking transfer on days 4 and 5
- Stunning beaches and coastal walks - visit the Blue Lagoon and the Baths of Aphrodite cave where, according to the legend, the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite was bathed
- Walks taking in inland and coastal areas of Northwest Cyprus's Akamas Peninsula and the Akamas National Park
Transport
- Overview
- Itinerary
- Dates & Prices
- Accommodation
- Essential Info
- Reviews
- All buffet breakfasts
- All accommodation (see accommodation section)
- Route notes and GPX files
- Walking transfer on days 4 and 5
- Stunning beaches and coastal walks - visit the Blue Lagoon and the Baths of Aphrodite cave where, according to the legend, the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite was bathed
- Walks taking in inland and coastal areas of Northwest Cyprus's Akamas Peninsula and the Akamas National Park
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