Exceptional Sea caves, Spectacular views, Baths of Aphrodite!

Pegeia - Akamas - Fontana Amorosa - Polis (Medium to high difficulty route)

The Route is described as difficult and is aimed for experienced cyclists. Due to its difficulty, cyclists must be well prepared since there are no providers for water or food throughout the route.

Technical description

The longest part of the route is on dirt roads without much technical difficulty except in some points between the 34th and 38th km where cyclists must be careful on downhills.

Distance: 53.6 km

Road condition: Dirt route while at the beginning and at the end it is on asphalt roads

• Total altitude difference: + 720m

• Bicycle type: Mountainbike with good suspension

Brief description

Starting from Coral Bay you will soon find yourself in the Akamas National Forest Park known for its unique beauty.

Along the way you will enjoy cycling by the seaside and the sea caves area, while a photo of the shipwreck EDRO III is a must.

The route to Akamas offers the opportunity to cycle near wildlife, visit the gorge of Avakas and enjoy cycling both on the mountain and over the wild beaches with wonderful sea views.

At Lara beach (when is hatching season) you will be able to see the unique spectacle of life offered by the turtles that come out on the beach to give birth to their young.

The route slowly ascends to the highest point passing near the “Pyrgos tis Rigenas” before descending to one of the most beautiful locations of Akamas peninsular, the beach of Fontana Amorosa.

Fontana Amorosa beach is world famous for its crystal clear waters that in combination with the golden sand give a wonderful spectacle and a delightful feeling!

Based on the Myth associated with Aphrodite here the goddess met her lovers away from the crowd.

Leaving Fontana Amorosa, the route is enchanting since on the one hand is the sea and on the other the green mountains and the rich vegetation that spreads along the coast.

Points of interest

- Sea caves in Pegeia

- Avakas Gorge

- Lara Beach, Turtles

- Fontana Amorosa

- Baths of Aphrodite

Useful suggestions

- Have enough water and some snacks with you

- Most part of the route is non-shady, protect yourself from the sun

- Always have your mobile phone with you in case of emergency, after the beach of Lara you are in nature without    much movement from other people

- At Fontana Amorosa beach you can swim, so take a swimsuit and a bicycle lock with you!

Parking facilities

• Polis Chrysochous
• Smigies areaPicnic site
• New Chorio village
• Fontana Amorosa
• Aphrodite Baths