This 8-day self-guided walking holiday explores the Akamas Peninsula, the wildest and least developed corner of Cyprus, where rugged headlands, gorges and empty beaches meet traditional hill villages. There is no group or tour leader: you walk at your own pace, following detailed route notes and GPX files, with transfers to and from trailheads on two days. You stay in two three-star hotels with modern rooms and good restaurants, four nights in the inland village of Droushia, where the hotel has an infinity-edge pool, and three nights on the coast near Polis. Breakfast is included daily.

The first walks are circular routes from Droushia across the Laona plateau. You pass through the stone-built villages of Kritou Terra and Kato Arodes, among orchards and vineyards, to the Kremiotis waterfall and the medieval chapel of Agia Paraskevi, with the chance to stop at a local winery along the way. Droushia itself is a pretty village with tavernas and wide views over the coast.

Next you descend from the plateau to the Lara coast, with a stretch through the narrow limestone walls of the Avakas Gorge, past the beaches of South Lara and Toxeftra, where loggerhead and green turtles nest in summer. The walk ends at Agios Georgios tis Pegeias, with its medieval church, early Christian ruins and a fishing shelter with a good taverna.

Moving to the coast, a long day on the Smigies, Adonis and Aphrodite trails gives sweeping views from Cape Arnaoutis, the island's north-western tip, across Chrysochous Bay. A circular walk along the north coast follows the Adonis Trail past the coves of Fontana Amoroza, the Blue Lagoon and the Baths of Aphrodite, the grotto where the goddess is said to have bathed. The last full day is free to relax by the beach or walk back to the Blue Lagoon for a swim.

The walking is graded medium, with some rocky paths and ascents, for around four to six hours a day. Spring and autumn are the best seasons, with wild flowers in spring and warm seas in autumn. This holiday suits independent walkers who want quiet trails, sea views and good Cypriot food.

Trip highlights

Stone villages and vineyards of the Laona plateau (Days 2–3)
The Avakas Gorge and the turtle beaches of Lara (Day 4)
Views from Cape Arnaoutis on the Aphrodite Trail (Day 5)
The Blue Lagoon and the Baths of Aphrodite (Day 6)
A hotel with an infinity-edge pool in Droushia
Detailed route notes and GPX files

Map of the 8-day self-guided walks from Droushia across the Laona plateau to Lara and the Akamas coast near Polis — 8-day walks: Droushia – Laona – Lara – Cape Arnaoutis – Blue Lagoon – Polis

Droushia Days 1–4
Avakas Gorge Day 4
Lara Beach Day 4
Baths of Aphrodite Days 5–8
Blue Lagoon Day 6

Walk the wildest corner of Cyprus at your own pace, with hotels and transfers arranged. A mix of hill villages, gorges and beaches, ending with a free day by the sea.

Best suited to

Independent walkers who prefer no group
Couples looking for an active break in the sun
Walkers who enjoy food and wine along the way
Spring and autumn travellers

Boats on turquoise water near Neo Chorio, Cyprus

Day 1 · Droushia Arrive in Droushia

Arrive in the hill village of Droushia, your base for four nights.

Hotel
Droushia Heights Hotel
Day 2 · Kritou Terra, Kato Arodes, Kremiotis Waterfall Kremiotis Waterfall

A circular walk through stone villages, orchards and vineyards to the Kremiotis waterfall and the medieval chapel of Agia Paraskevi.

Hotel
Droushia Heights Hotel

Meals
Breakfast
Day 3 · Laona Plateau The Laona Plateau

Another circular walk across the Laona plateau, with the chance to visit a local winery.

Hotel
Droushia Heights Hotel

Meals
Breakfast
Day 4 · Avakas Gorge, Lara, Agios Georgios tis Pegeias Avakas Gorge and Lara

Descend through the Avakas Gorge to the beaches of Lara and Toxeftra, ending at Agios Georgios, with a transfer back.

Hotel
Droushia Heights Hotel

Meals
Breakfast
Day 5 · Cape Arnaoutis, Baths of Aphrodite The Aphrodite Trail

Walk the Smigies, Adonis and Aphrodite trails with views over Chrysochous Bay, ending on the coast.

Hotel
Aphrodite Beach Hotel

Meals
Breakfast
Day 6 · Fontana Amoroza, Blue Lagoon Akamas north coast

A circular walk along the Adonis Trail past the north coast's coves and beaches.

Hotel
Aphrodite Beach Hotel

Meals
Breakfast
Day 7 · Blue Lagoon Free day

Relax by the beach, or walk back to the Blue Lagoon for a swim.

Hotel
Aphrodite Beach Hotel

Meals
Breakfast
Day 8 · Polis Holiday ends

The holiday ends after breakfast.

Meals
Breakfast

A gorge running to the coast in the Paphos district, Cyprus

Droushia (4 nights) Droushia Heights Hotel
Polis (3 nights) Aphrodite Beach Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

Included

Accommodation 7 nights in three-star hotels
Meals 7 breakfasts
Detailed route notes and GPX files for navigation
Transfers to and from trailheads on Days 4 and 5

Not included

Flights to Paphos and airport transfers
Lunches and dinners
Entrance fees and winery visits
Travel insurance and personal spending

Sea caves and clear water on the coast of Cyprus

Honest disclaimer — please read

You want a tour leader or group — this is self-guided
You want gentle strolls — some routes are long and rocky
You want dinners included — breakfasts only
You want to visit Nicosia or the north — this holiday stays in the west

FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Cyprus

A shipwreck off the coast of Paphos, Cyprus

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