Description

Cyprus Walking the Akamas Peninsula 8 Days

Highlights

- Explore quaint villages like Kritou Terra
- Hike to Kremitois Waterfall and historic chapels
- Visit local wineries on the Laona plateau
- Walk through Avakas Gorge to Lara coast
- Enjoy panoramic views from Moutti tis Sotiras

Cyprus Walking the Akamas Peninsula 8 Days

Introduction

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 as you head towards the coast at delightful Lara Beach. As your luggage is transported to the second hotel, you’ll walk from Droushia to the Baths of Aphrodite cave, enjoying spectacular views of Cyprus’s Northwest coast with the whole of Chrysochous Bay laid out before you, from the northwest tip of the island at Cape Arnaoutis, all the way to Pomos village in the northeast. Walk stretches of the Smigies, Adonis and Aphrodite Trails with stunning views from the Moutti tis Sotiras peak and enjoy a walk along the North coast, visiting some of the best beaches and coves including Fontana Amoroza, the Blue Lagoon, Manolis Beach and more.

Cyprus Walking the Akamas Peninsula 8 Days

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Droushia

Arrive 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 2 Kremiotis Waterfall and Agia Paraskevi chapel (breakfast)

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 3 The Laona Plateau (breakfast)

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 4 Droushia to Lara Beach and Agios Georgios tis Pegeias (breakfast)

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 5 Droushia to Baths of Aphrodite cave (breakfast)

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 6 Akamas North Coast walk (breakfast)

Today’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 7 Free Day or Blue Lagoon Walk (breakfast)

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).

Day 8 Leave the Akamas Peninsula (breakfast)

After breakfast, depart the Akamas Peninsula.

Cyprus Walking the Akamas Peninsula 8 Days

What’s Included

Accommodation
The hotels you’ll be staying in are three star properties with four nights in the first, inland hotel and three nights in the second hotel on the coast. They both have a modern feel with contemporary styling and good facilities, including an infinity edge swimming pool at the first hotel. Both the hotels have their own restaurant but are also within walking distance of a choice of restaurants so you can enjoy the local cuisine each evening.

Meals

All breakfasts are included. For dinners you have the choice of either the hotels’ restaurants, or there is a good choice of restaurants nearby so you can choose to eat out and enjoy the local Cypriot cuisine.

Additional Services

Route notes and GPX files

Transport

We have included walking transfers on day 4 (return to the hotel at the end of the walk) and day 5 (at the beginning of the day for those doing the shorter version of the walk).
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.