Looking for Solo walking holiday in Cyprus?
Cyprus is an ancient land of mystery, legend, beauty, and love. Aphrodite rose from the sea from near your resort of Paphos and took pity on Pygmalion by bringing to life his statue of the beautiful Galatea – their son was Paphos. At the crossroads of three continents, the area has a long history of invasions. If it wasn’t for its mountain ranges, whose winter snows irrigate the island, Cyprus would be desert instead of the lush, green landscapes you now find here. Paphos was the capital for 600 years and its visible archaeological legacy has led to the whole town being placed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Two of the walks included in the itinerary highlight the Akamas peninsula - an area of rocky coves, sandy bays on the coast, and picturesque villages inland.
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Holiday Highlights
- Seven nights half board in an excellent hotel Athena Beach Hotel Paphos
- Three guided walks
- Local knowledgeable walking guides
- No single supplement on selected dates
- Flights included from your local airport
- Transfers included
Itinerary
DAY ONE – Arrival Day
Fly direct to Paphos, transfer to your hotel in Kato Paphos (20 minutes) for seven night’s half board accommodation.
DAY TWO – Orientation walk
Accompany your guide on a Paphos orientation walk.
DAY THREE – Walk 1
5 MILES – 250M ASCENT/DESCENT The Akamas Peninsula. After a 45-minute northwards coach transfer into the nature reserve area of the Akamas peninsula, you follow the trail that Adonis used on his way to meet Aphrodite (or so the locals say!). The area is rich in flora, including species found only here. The walk takes 3.5 hours (5 miles), with ascents/descents of 250m.
DAY FOUR – Free day
Free day.
DAY FIVE – Walk 2
4.5 MILES – 300M ASCENT/DESCENT Panayia and the Vouni Trail. Today’s walk starts at the village of Panayia, one hour’s drive from Paphos. The path goes through vineyards and amid unusual limestone rock formations. Your walk takes about 3 hours (4.5 miles), with ascents/descents of 300m. Before returning to Paphos, you will visit Chrysorogiatissa monastery, 3000ft up (the trail’s name, ‘Vouni’ means a ‘peak’), and was founded in 1152.
DAY SIX – Free day
Free day.
DAY SEVEN – Walk 3
5 MILES The Troodos Mountains, 1 ½ hour’s drive away. These impressive, often snow-capped, mountains are the backbone of Cyprus – the highest peak, Mount Olympus, rises to 6000ft. This is a 5-mile trail around the mountain, starting and finishing on the road to Chionistra, crossing ski runs and with stunning views on all sides. There are signs indicating particular flora species on the slopes and you will see black pines and junipers of the region growing out of the barren rocks. Today’s walk is 3 hours, with little ascent or descent.
DAY EIGHT – Departure Day
Free time until your transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Accommodation
The hotel is situated directly on the beach in Kato Paphos, a pleasant walk away from the picturesque harbour, the archaeological sites, the shops and the nightlife. A bus stop is found just outside the hotel and taxis are always available. The resort is conveniently situated for both of the island’s two International airports, just 15 km away from Paphos and 140 km from Larnaca.
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