A 2-day Guided walking trip around Akamas - average 15.5 km per day
This is a two-days (two nights) single accommodation walking trip around the Laona Plateau and beautiful Akamas, the legendary playground of Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love and beauty. The route goes also through some of the picturesque stone-built villages on the Laona plateau, presenting the traveller with elements of the island's cultural heritage (not least of which is its cuisine).
The route is offered all year round and is customisable.
Climate - sea water temperature
Please check the relevant climate and sea water temperature information. During the hot season, many people would find walking on the island uncomfortable. However the fact that the route is largely on a ridge and a plateau, as well as near the north west coast, means that it is cooler. While in late autumn, winter and spring the scenery may be greener, summer has also significant green tones in the form of vineyards, olive, carob orchards and juniper bushes near the coast. In summer and autumn the sea water temperatures are higher and those explorers into snorkelling may be blessed with spotting some of the thousands of sea turtles that visit Cyprus during the warm season to feed and reproduce.
The route is offered all year round and is customisable.
Climate - sea water temperature
Please check the relevant climate and sea water temperature information. During the hot season, many people would find walking on the island uncomfortable. However the fact that the route is largely on a ridge and a plateau, as well as near the north west coast, means that it is cooler. While in late autumn, winter and spring the scenery may be greener, summer has also significant green tones in the form of vineyards, olive, carob orchards and juniper bushes near the coast. In summer and autumn the sea water temperatures are higher and those explorers into snorkelling may be blessed with spotting some of the thousands of sea turtles that visit Cyprus during the warm season to feed and reproduce.
Below one can see info about the walks.
Day of Trip |
Distance in km |
Total ascent (m) |
Total descent (m) |
Average elevation (m) |
Description |
Day 1 |
14.5 |
650 |
650 |
450 |
From Droushia village descend east towards Kritou Terra village, Kremmiotis Waterfall, Agia Paraskevi medieval chapel. Ascend to Kritou Terra again and return to Droushia village |
Day 2 |
16 |
700 |
700 |
150 |
From Baths of Aphrodite do the east part of Adonis trail, then the west part of Aphrodite trail, go west upto Blue Lagoon cove before returning back to Baths of Aphrodite |
Average |
15.5 |
700 |
700 |
300 |
The itinerary (summary)
Day 1 - Arrival to the hotel (may be able to offer a free ride ) either at Droushia village or near the Akamas north coast, depending on availability)
Day 2 - Do the walk towards Kritou Terra village and the east slope of Laona Plateau
Day 3 - Do the combp of the Adonis and Aphrodite Trail walk (upto Blue Lagoon cove) - leave the hotel (may be able to offer a free ride)
Day 1 - Arrival to the hotel (may be able to offer a free ride ) either at Droushia village or near the Akamas north coast, depending on availability)
Day 2 - Do the walk towards Kritou Terra village and the east slope of Laona Plateau
Day 3 - Do the combp of the Adonis and Aphrodite Trail walk (upto Blue Lagoon cove) - leave the hotel (may be able to offer a free ride)
Detailed Itinerary