Walking the Akamas Peninsula

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 21km / 13.5mi

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 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, 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 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.