Quad- eller buggytur fra Coral Bay til Akamas-skoven
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Den bedste måde at se Akamas på! Denne tur er den mest eventyrlige måde at udforske Akamas-halvøen og nationalparken på. Quad-cyklen vil give dig følelsen af frihed, og buggyen vil give dig komforten til at nyde denne tur. Du kan både få oplevelsen af at køre et terrængående køretøj i de støvede gader, men også svømme i det blå vand i Lara-bugten og Turtle-stranden. Vores professionelle guider vil føre dig på en informativ og spændende udflugt i de smukke omgivelser i Akamas National Park.
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Turen starter kl. 10:00, men chaufførerne skal være her mindst 20 minutter i forvejen for at udfylde papirarbejdet, møde chaufførerne, der vil instruere køretøjerne og sikkerhedsbestemmelserne. Midt på ruten vil der være stop i cafeer til vand og toilet. Husk, at terrænkørsel kan være støvet, så vi anbefaler ansigtsdækning og uformel beklædning. For dem, der planlægger at svømme, bedes du medbringe alt, hvad du anser for nødvendigt, såsom badetøj, håndklæder og solcreme.
Pegeia ligger hovedsageligt på de stejle skråninger af kystbakkerne inde i landet fra Coral Bay, i den sydlige ende af Akamas-halvøen. Oprindelsen af navnet Pegeia siges at stamme fra det latinske ord Baia (Bugt). Selve landsbyen blev først bosat af venetianere under den venetianske dominans på Cypern (1489-1570).
Den Sierra Leone-flagede EDRO III gik på grund den 8. september 2011 i kraftig sø under en rejse til Rhodos med en last gipsplader. På tidspunktet for ulykken havde skibet ni besætningsmedlemmer - syv albanere og to egyptere. Besætningen blev reddet og bragt i sikkerhed. EDRO III vejer omkring 2,5 tons og er over 80 meter lang. Det er ikke længere tilladt at gå om bord på skibet, da det er farligt.
Området byder på grotter såvel som spektakulære klippeformationer, som det har taget tusinder af år at danne. Tidligere, da den menneskelige tilstedeværelse var mindre fremtrædende, var der sæler (Monachus monachus), der beboede hulerne, hvilket øgede områdets popularitet blandt turisterne.
Her kan du købe drikkevarer/snacks og bruge toilettet. I dette område, mellem 1952 og 1955, udgravede ministeriet for antikviteter på Cypern tre tidlige kristne basilikaer og et bad, alle dateret til det 6. århundrede e.Kr. Bosættelsen var sandsynligvis anløbshavn for de skibe, der transporterede korn fra Egypten til Konstantinopel. Det arkæologiske sted ved siden af St George's anses for at være det mest betydningsfulde tidlige byzantinske sted på Cypern. Ud for kysten ligger Yeronisos Island (Hellige Ø), der formodes at have været en del af fastlandet på et tidspunkt. De arkæologiske fund har vist tre store bosættelsesperioder: kalkolitisk, hellenistisk og tidlig byzantinsk. Der er en kirke, du kan besøge, såvel som katakomberne, som menes at have tilhørt den tidligere version af den, samt en lille naturskøn marina, der tilføjer charmen og den spektakulære udsigt over St. George's.
Ved dette stop svømmer vi og inforer om skildpadderne. Vi stopper i en cafe nær Lara Beach, hvor du kan nyde din frokost eller få en snack/drink (ikke inkluderet i prisen). Akamas er det sidste store uspolerede kystområde, der er tilbage på Cypern og et af de meget få vigtige redeområder for havskildpadder i Middelhavet. Både skildpadden (Caretta-caretta) og den sjældnere grønne skildpadde (Chelonia mydas) yngler i Turtle Bay; sidstnævnte afhænger af Akamas-strandene for selve dens overlevelse i denne region. IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) angiver Loggerheads som "sårbare" og grønne skildpadder som en "truet art". Ifølge IUCN kan det årlige antal grønne skildpadder, der yngler hunner i hele Middelhavet, være så lavt som 325-375. Fra slutningen af maj til september kan du se de reder, der er beskyttet af små indhegninger. I 1989 blev Lara-kystregionen og det tilstødende hav erklæret som et beskyttet område. Vi forklarer også mere om skildpadderne.
Akamas er opkaldt efter søn af Theseus, den mytiske konge af Athen. Hovedvegetationen i Akamas-skoven består af en meget rig, busklignende flora, og de mest dominerende træer er fyrretræer, vilde oliventræer og vilde johannesbrød. Mange magnesiumminer plejede at blive drevet i regionen Akamas. I dag kan man støde på forladte miners gallerier, tæt på hvilke der står rester af ovne og ovne, der blev brugt til bearbejdning af malmen. Der er ingen bosættelser i Akamas i dag. Der er dog rester af mange kirker; i dag er de fleste af dem kendt som navne på steder eller er øde.
En kort pause for forfriskninger til en af de smukkeste stenbyggede landsbyer på Paphos' nordøstlige skråninger.
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- Kørestolsegnet
- Spædbørn og småbørn kan køre i barnevogn eller klapvogn
- Servicedyr er tilladt
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Specialiserede sæder til spædbørn er tilgængelige
- Alle områder er tilgængelige for kørestolsbrugere
- Anbefales ikke til gravide rejsende
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Et kørekort er obligatorisk
Anmeldelser(28)
a great way to see the island, covering many of the most popular tourist spots. the staff were excellent, and the buggy’s were easy to drive and allowed for easy transport across off-roading areas. the variety of food options was limited, but all were very delicious. the negatives include the fact that the goggles provided do not fit with regular glasses underneath as was assured. further, a wider variety of routes would be appreciated as we stay in cyprus every year and do the same route every year.
Very friendly staff. High quality quads and buggies. Our buggy was brand new and perfect for three of us. Very informative guide on the tour. Plenty of stops on the 5 hour tour to take in the sights. The lunch (you can purchase) was delicious. I would definitely reccomend this trip.
We booked this 5 hour tour on a spur of the moment And what an amazing adventure it turned out to be from seeing the sea caves and shipwreck to Lara bay and on seeing turtles the turtles in the water at Lara bay was brilliant then to go onto some other amazing places stopping for a lunch with a view then onto the mountains and the views are to die for From the very start to the end our guides were absolutely great would highly recommend 10/10
Not a great experience too many mechanical issues with 2 quads and a buggy that has limp mode issue for three house ruined the experience - no offer to refund or anything poor and ruined our day
My partner and I had the best day yesterday on this trip. The buggies are so much fun and a great way to see lots of this beautiful island. The stops were great and have a good amount of time at each. 5 hours flew by and we were sad to get back. All of the staff we're really friendly and accommodating, even when we were a little late due to taxi delays. Thank you so much.
the worst company I've ever driven with, doesn't let you go faster or have fun even 1%, everything is very strict and unpleasant, money spent in vain and I don't recommend it to anyone! My friends were all sad and had a bad time!
Hello, thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify that this tour was booked directly through our website, where all important information, including the itinerary, route, and speed limits, is clearly provided. Before the tour started, the contract outlining these details was shared and signed. We followed the tour exactly as described. Our guides are instructed to stop any unsafe driving, including drifting or speeding, to ensure the safety of all participants. This is standard procedure and non-negotiable for everyone’s protection. Safety is always our top priority, and we cannot compromise on it. We are sorry if this did not meet your expectations, but our tours are designed to be safe, enjoyable, and fully in line with the advertised itinerary.
We booked the tour privately with a buggy (5 hours, 350 €) and had a guide who drove ahead. The route was varied and offered insights into the landscape of Akamas National Park , not far pure, but up to Larabay – overall a beautiful experience. However, we would have expected more individuality from a private tour. It was only operated according to plan, with long, specific stops and a 35-minute lunch break in a less attractive place with groups – although we had explicitly stated that we did not want lunch. Especially with a private booking, it would have been nice if something more had been taken into account – for example, more driving, less waiting. Overall good, but with room for improvement in the flexibility and service thoughts of the young guide.
Hallo, vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Erfahrung zu teilen. Wir freuen uns, dass Ihnen die Strecke und die Einblicke in den Akamas-Nationalpark gefallen haben. Wir verstehen Ihren Wunsch nach mehr Individualität bei einer privaten Tour. Unsere Touren folgen jedoch einem klaren Plan, der Sicherheit, Pausen und das Gruppenerlebnis berücksichtigt. Wir nehmen Ihr Feedback zum Service unseres Guides gerne auf und werden daran arbeiten, die Balance zwischen Flexibilität und Sicherheit künftig noch besser zu gestalten. Vielen Dank für Ihre Anmerkungen, sie helfen uns, unsere Touren weiter zu verbessern.
A fun way to visit the Turtle Beach site, lunch at Lara bay and the off into the hills above the Akamas Penninsula. This is the way to go to this beach. A few people were heading with cars but the track is very rough. Our guide was very relaxed and friendly. A very dusty ride so take a face covering and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dusty. A great, fun day out
Thank you for your great review! We’re glad you enjoyed exploring Turtle Beach, Lara Bay, and the hills above Akamas.Thanks for the helpful tip about dust, we’d love to welcome you back for another fun day!
A fun day out for anyone. We went as a couple but equally as good for families of all ages. We had been due to go on the Akama tour but were told that we would be the only ones on the tour and asked whether we would go on the Adonis baths tour instead. We agreed, and whilst it wasn't exactly what we had planned, it was great to see scenery and more rural Cyprus. Tip - If travelling by car or taxi, go straight to the Agios Georgios Road address. This is where the tour starts and will avoid having to get a lift from the showroom.
Booked these through TUI and the team did not disappoint they made it fun and very enjoyable, staff were very attentive and extremely polite, there was 2 buggys in front of my son and i with young french men messing about and the team dealt with it swiftly and took action. I cannot recommend this enough and I will certainly be back and one of my excuses to come back to Cyprus as that's the best excursion and experience my son and I have had. Thank you so much to the team You are a credit to your business explaining the history and giving us time to explore with enough time. As well as looking after our safety at all times. Thank you for a great day See you next year Jonny and Mackenzie
