Land of legend and natural refuge for wild life, we would like you to discover the northern coast of Pafos, Akamas. Following the pick up from the hotels we start our journey through the banana plantation of Coral Bay area. Off the beaten track we reach the Avagas . gorge, an ever green enclave inhabited by birds who have chosen to nest
among a colorful vegetation.We guide you through the gorge where you can see goats drinking from the fresh spring.
Is our next site, favorite spot of anchor for
the pleasure boats. It is also famous for the green turtle hatchery as
this endangered species has selected Lara Bay to lay its eggs (Between
mid June – September), the only area in the whole
of the Mediterranean Sea. Heading on towards
our lunch area we pass along
the Akamas forest and through Johnnies Bay. Ideal
BBQ spot in the shade of Smiyies, close to the village of Neo Chorio.The
guests can relax and have fun. Listening to music and enjoy our traditional
BBQ and salad. A visit to the Baths Of Aphrodite, legendary pool dedicated
to the goddess of the island driving through the fishing village of
Latchi in Polis, where we stop for a relaxing
swim. On our way back to
Pafos we drive through the deserted village of
Theletra.
We conclude our itinerary at the snake exhibition
(entrance fee of CY£1.00 not included)
Pioneers in the organized jeep safari, HILDE SAFARI,
have worked itself a reputation based on experience and
reliability. Not accessible by any other vehicle
, our long wheel base 4 x 4 Land Rover gives you the unique oppportunity
to discover a region still unspoiled by the tourist
industry.
Among the excursions proposed to you by the local companies Troodos is the only trip, which combines culture and nature. Once again
HILDE JEEP SAFARI gives
the unique opportunity to discover Troodos mountains off the beaten track .Our long wheelbase 4 x 4 Land Rovers are the only vehicles, which will allow you to enjoy Troodos, as it should be.After pick up from hotels we leave pafos behind us heading towards the Asprogremmos Dam the largest resevoir in Pafos and then our second stop is at the famous Turkish village of Mamonia for coffee. Our next stop is at the Venetian bridge. A trip to Troodos would be incomplete without a visit to the world famous Monastery of Kykkos. Built in the 11th century, three times destroyed by fire, the golden painted doors invite you to admire the colorful frescoes and the holy icon of the Virgin Mary painted by St. Luke as well as its small museum.
We have lunch in one of the small mountain villages called Pedoulas enroute to Mount Olympus the highest peak of the Troodos mountains the scenery is breathtaking. From the top you can catch a glimpse of the whole island and the occupied territories of Morphou and the Pendadactylos mountains. As we enter the forest our next stop is at the Caledonian Falls. Lost among the luxurious vegetation, the water cascades down from the mountains. a positively charming part of the Troodos mountains accessible only by Land rover. We return to Pafos stopping at the picturesque village of Omodos. Our last stop is the Birthplace of Aphrodite then back to Pafos.