A beautiful region of hills, valleys and rocky shores, ideal for rambling, with rich and varied flora and diverse wildlife.
This westernmost extremity is unique in the greek part of the island, not only for its beauty but also for the absence of tourist development. This is due partly to its remoteness, and to a Britiah military firing range. Three areas are now protected and no development can take place.
The vegetation is Mediterranean, with large tracts of impenetrable maquis interspersed with a thin covering of pine trees and juniper. Autumn flowering cyclamen is everywhere. In places the landscape is impressively stark with spectacular rock outcrops. On the beaches green and loggerhead turtles come up to lay their eggs, and occasionally a monk seal may be sighted.
Although there are no metalled roads, the area is becoming popular with motorcyclists and walkers. Several trails for ramblers have been created , starting by the Bath of Aphrodite, west of Polis.
A network of marked paths traverses the hills and information panels outline the types of flora. There are described in a free booklet from the tourist office: Nature Trails of the Akamas. The ascent of Mouti tis Sotiras is worth contemplating. An alternative is to take a boat from Lakki for a swim and picnic in one of the delightful coves, perhaps near Fontana Amoroza (Love’s Spring), halfway to Cape Amaoutis.
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