Walking the Akamas Peninsula

Walking information

The walking on this trip is mostly on paths and tracks with the majority being in open landscape and through olive groves, orchards and vineyards. Some of the walking is on roads with no pavements and through delightful, stone-built traditional villages - be mindful of local traffic and keep well in to the side of the road.
There are longer and shorter routes for each day and depending on the temperature on any given day you may want to start your walk earlier (or later) in the day to avoid the hottest part of the day. This will also give you more time to explore the local area or spend time at the pool or beach. Average maximum temperatures in the Akamas region range from 16 degrees in January, 19 degrees in April up to 31 degrees in July & August. Temperatures on the coast can be a couple of degrees higher than these.

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 19km / 12mi

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 20.5km / 13mi

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 22km / 13.5mi

Begin today with a descent from the Laona plateau to the Lara coast with an optional stretch of the walk along the Avakas Gorge Nature trail (3km). Pass by the beaches of South Lara and Toxeftra with the option to stop for a swim. 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 20.5km / 13mi

Enjoy fabulous panoramic coastal views today. Start off with views of the Lara coast then head north for spectacular views of the north coast and 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 either a transfer to Neo Chorio this morning or a transfer from Neo Chorio at the end of the day to the Aphrodite Beach Hotel.
Stay at the Aphrodite Beach Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast basis for 3 nights

Day 6: Akamas North Coast walk 18km / 11.5mi

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

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

After breakfast, depart the Akamas Peninsula.