Akrotiri

[Linsey]

Hello, am due to return to Arillas in a few weeks time but this time with baby in tow. Was wondering how easy access to Akrotiri would be with a buggy? If it's not possible then we will go as a tag team - knew asking Gran and Papa along would be useful!
Thanks,

Linsey

[kevin.g]

linsey
as long as you have a sturdy buggy you should be ok ,,but remember it is a dirt track,,or go via the road to san steph,then only a short bumpy track to niko,s ,,,,,,,yammas

[TerryW]

Hi Linsey,

You could just about do it with a buggy but I wouldn't do it, as baby would have a very bumpy ride. You would have a few nasty places to pass on the cliff walk, where its eroding away, and the stones on the track to Akrotiri are quite large. I would also be very very cautious if you carry the baby, especially on the walk back down to Arillas, as the steep parts are very dusty and slippery.

[Linsey]

Thanks Terry - I thought that might be the case. I think we would maybe be best to go on two separate trips. After a few days with us my mum and dad might be scrambling up that cliff path every day to escape us!

yammas

Linsey

[Eileen]

Hi Linsey,

Long before Arkortiri was built we walked that route many times pushing a buggy, I'd agree the beginning of the cliff path would be unsuitable now but it's a shame not to visit Akrotiri/Ag.Steph as a family group.  Dimitris has posted a photo showing a route which cuts out the dangerous section of the cliff path.  The route begins up the lane from Eftihia, then up and around Panorama villas and then across a field.  I have had a look for the link but cannot find it, perhaps someone else will have better luck.

Eileen.

[Geoff]

It's here :-
http://www.arillas.com/forum/index.php/topic,6778.0.html
There is an aerial photo attached to Dimitri's post on May 23rd 2011 which shows the route.

[TerryW]

Isn't this forum amazing. Eileen answers a question but can't find a link to a photo. Only 10 minutes later Geoff finds the missing link. How good is that?

[ness44]

Can anyone tell me how long it takes to walk there please?

Ness

[Eileen]

Geoff there was another link which I remember Viv posted (doh...again I couldn't find it!).  I seem to remember it was an aerial view with the walking route outlined and highlighted.

I agree Terry, this forum is amazing...is there another forum out there with so much information available for such a small location?  It all helps people make a correct and well informed choice for their well earned holiday destination.

Ness...it truly depends on the time of year.  Spring time and Autumn when it's a little cooler it only takes about 15 minute slow stroll, but in the heat of summer...

The Gravia bar is nice and handy for a refreshing stop off on the way should you need a pick me up

[justphil]

It was Dimitris who posted it - scroll further down the link that Geoff posted and you will find it. It's an aerial photo with the route highlighted. Very tempted, but I'd never get Jen that far.

Phil

[Geoff]

Eileen - I THINK Vivs post was a reference to the same one that I mentioned below.
And it takes you HOW LONG - 15 Minutes !!! - Crikey, you must be a marathon runner, no way I can do it in less than about 35. And now that Akrotiri is on the summit it usually takes me about FIVE HOURS!!! lol
For more info on walks take a look at these 3 old threads :
http://www.arillas.com/forum/index.php/topic,3705.0.html
http://www.arillas.com/forum/index.php/topic,4812.0.html
http://www.arillas.com/forum/index.php/topic,2312.msg81221/topicseen.html#msg81221

The last one has some stunning photos taken on the San Steph walk by Sara.

Phil - Come On - we both know that the furthest you walk is back to your room from the 'nut - and I use the term "Walk" very loosely lol

[Eileen]

I must be missing something...lol...no comments please Geoff...this is what I see on your link...it's not the image I'm referring too... http://www.arillas.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=308 


LOL...Geoff is that 35 mins from Dafni ...seriously, perhaps I am a fast walker but I always think it's a difficult question to answer.  It's not far to Akrotiri, but so much depends on fitness level, whether strolling or on a mission(!) and the weather.  I guess I'm always on a mission.....

xxx

[justphil]

Thanks for all the memories George. Some lovely posts in those threads.

It would take me much longer to get to Akrotiri from Eftihia's. With pit stops at Thetis Palace and Gravia Bar, I reckon a good couple of hours if I were hurrying. And I'd be on my own, so not a likely scenario... Ha Ha Eileen - I'm never on a mission when I'm there.

Thanks again folks
Phil

[Geoff]

Sorry Eileen - can't resist the opportunity - We ALL KNOW that you are missing SOMETHING !!! lol
Yes, that picture is the first posting by Dimitris on the link that I posted, but if you read through all the other posts you will see that Dimitris has made a second post on May 23rd which includes the aerial photo with the route marked out

Should've gone to Specsavers

[Eileen]

Thanks Geoff...lol...found it now...took me long enough and that's with my NEW specs on!

Now safely stored in my favourites

Sorry for all the confusion folks...

xxx