CYPRUS TRAILS - Akamas walk

• Pick up from Hotel or specified pick up point - maximum 6 people
• Walking in Neo Chorio village to the Smigies picnic area
• Ascend the peak known as 'Moutti tis Sotiras'
• Finish our walk at Baths of Aphrodite cave

A 13km walk in the Akamas: a rugged, yet pristine nature reserve in the north western Paphos area of Cyprus.

This 13-km long walk is in the pristine conserved area. We find it virtually untouched by man, with a unique ecosystem. We start walking in Neo Chorio village and initially walk through farmland west to the Smigies picnic area. From here we route north and ascend to the peak known as 'Moutti tis Sotiras'. From here one can enjoy the unobstructed views of the north coast from Cape Arnaouti, the tip of Akamas and towards the north-west all the way to Pomos in the northeast. We stop for a picnic surrounded by the superb view. We then continue and walk to the Baths of Aphrodite cave on the Aphrodite trail (the last stretch is on the coastal dirt road, near the cliff).

If we have time we may stop at (at least) one place of interest such as an ancient chapel, medieval bridge or watermill.

We can make other arrangements for shorter walks in the area, if travellers prefer (e.g. do the 7-km Aphrodite trail or even a one-way coastal walk with boat transportation - for a fee - back to base for our return)

Walk Profile

• Total Length: 13.5 km / 8.5 mi
• Total Ascent: 550 m / 1,750 f
• Total Descent: 700 m / 2,300 f
• Average Elevation: 250 m/ 800 f

Inclusions

Transportation: I will pick up the customers from Nicosia and deliver them back to the same location at the end of the trip (unless we make other arrangements).

What To Bring Along

It is advisable that walkers wear sturdy shoes (with grip), bring along drinking water (no less than a liter) and snacks for our picnic, and are properly dressed for easy walking (sunscreen, a hat for the hot season and possibly a walking pole).

Adults + Children

The quoted prices are for the number of adults in the trip. Children can join the trip free of charge (keeping in mind that the total number of passenger seats for the trip is six).

• All local taxes
• Parking fees
• Pick up and drop off from hotel or pick up point
• Minors can participate provided they are escorted by their parent(s)
• Lunch and refreshments

• Wheelchair users
• Baby Strollers
• Children under 3 years old
• People with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• People with walking difficulty or uneasiness with walking close to steep slopes

• Water (no less than 1 Litre)
• Good walking shoes (with grip)
• Sun protection, hat and sunglasses
• Your own picnic food and snacks
• Cash

• Pickup location : At an agreed location: eg. hotel, resort or landmark of a main city: such as Limassol, Nicosia, Larnaca, Pissouri, Protaras, Ayia Napa.
• From Agia Napa or Protaras the trip would make sense if the duration is 6 to 10 hours, as, due to the significant distance, there is considerable time to be spent in the car.

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Travellers can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  

• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• Due to uneven surfaces this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

• We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before event