Salonica View Tourist Office organizes a one-day excursion and hiking experience at Avakas Gorge, one of the most impressive natural landmarks in Cyprus.
About Avakas Gorge:
Avakas Gorge is considered one of the most beautiful destinations for hikers and nature lovers and is often described as the jewel of the Akamas Peninsula.
The carved limestone cliffs rising up to 30 meters, the rich wildlife along the trail, and the Avgas River flowing through the gorge create the feeling of a natural paradise.
Points of Interest:
The Avakas Gorge trail is located within the Pegeia Forest area, with the route ending inside the gorge itself. The trail follows the course of the Avgas River, from which the gorge takes its name.
The gorge was formed through continuous erosion of inclined limestone rocks consisting of fertile powdery soil, coral limestone, granular limestone, and bentonite clay. The area is also part of the NATURA 2000 protected network.
The trail initially follows a dirt road (closed to private vehicles) through an open valley and then leads into the gorge. The final section passes through the riverbed, where water usually flows throughout the year. Dense vegetation and the shaded, humid environment create a unique and highly attractive natural setting.
Hiking Characteristics
Starting altitude: 45 m
Highest point altitude: 45 m
Ending altitude: 45 m
Distance: 5 km
Hiking duration: approx. 2 hours
Difficulty level: 1–2 (scale 1–5)
Participation Cost (per person)
€25
(includes hiking activity, organization & transportation by bus)
Price Includes
- Guidance and organization
- Certified outdoor activity trainers
- Round-trip bus transportation from Nicosia
- First aid kit
- Guided hiking experience
- VAT
What to Bring
- Comfortable sports or hiking shoes
- Hiking pants or leggings
- Extra T-shirt, socks & small towel (change of clothes)
- Snacks and water
- Backpack
- Waterproof jacket (mandatory)
- Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
- Tissues
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Camera (optional)
Note 1: When completing your booking, please indicate your preferred bus pickup location.
Note 2: For safety and proper operation of the activity, participants must follow the instructions of the guides.
Note 3: In case of cancellation due to bad weather conditions, the excursion will be rescheduled. Participants unable to attend the new date will receive a refund. If weather conditions continue to prevent the activity, the event will be permanently canceled and all participants will receive a full refund.
Note 4: Photos taken during the activity may be published on our website and social media pages. Participation implies acceptance of photo sharing unless otherwise requested.
Note 5 – Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the event or failure to attend (no-show) will result in the full participation fee being charged to cover operational costs and confirmed reservations.
Note 6: The guides reserve the right to adjust stops and the excursion schedule depending on timing and conditions, without omitting important points of interest.
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After completing your booking, we will contact you 6–7 days before the excursion to confirm participation details.
General Information About Our Excursions
Four days before the excursion (usually Wednesday), participants receive official confirmation regarding whether the event will take place.
Confirmation depends on:
- completion of the minimum number of participants,
- weather conditions,
- and other organizational factors.
