Walk to AG Georgios
( 5km approx 1hr 30 minutes each way )
A G Georgios is an attractive secluded horseshoe bay, that is surrounded by a backdrop of cypress tree clad mountains, absolutely amazing scenery.
The sandy beach stretches for over 2km along the curve of the bay. The beach is more like sharp grit rather than the fine sand you find at Arillas but it does have the advantage that it washes off easily! Take care when getting in and out of the sea, as the beach shelves quickly into the sea water.
Agios Georgios is a good windsurfing centre and there are pedelos as well as jet ski and water ski facilities to hire.
This is a long hard walk from San Stefanos which should only be attempted if you are used to walking and or reasonably fit. A strong pair of shoes are essential certainly no flip flops. Remember to take plenty of water with you as once you pass Arillas the shops are few and far between.
Firstly you will need to walk or drive to Arillas, the next bay along the coast from San Stefanos.
The walk starts at the Marina Hotel by the jetty, follow the road which runs alongside the beach. Keeping the sea to your right, follow the road towards the Tavernas and holiday appartments, passing the Mirage, Sea Breeze, Spiros and Poppy bars until you reach the Thomson Hotel Bardis Sun.
Follow the road round to the left, the road you are looking for is on the right hand side opposite the Vila Feakes Appts, don't go past the sign for Mon-Amour Taverna!
Turn right onto a tarmac road leading into the olive groves and be prepared for a long walk up into the hills, the path twists and turns on its slow ascent up into the hills, at times it seems never ending, but don't worry it will be worth it in the end. The path continues to wind up into the hills turning back on itself when it gets very steep.
There are a number of vantage points on the way, at which you may wish to stop for a drink and enjoy the view. Especially when you reach the top of the hill, looking back towards San Stefanos you can just about the small chapel at the top of the hill and the narrow path winding its way down to Arillas.
Continue to follow the path until you reach the road, turn right remembering where you left the path for the return journey. Keep on this road, passing the graveyard to your right until you reach a junction with a sign leading down to the beach at A G Georgios.
When we first arrived at this point we still didn't really know where we were heading. We asked a couple of people who were walking up the hill, ' how far is it down to the beach?' 'about 10 minutes' they replied. After walking this far, we can't give up now!
It seems a lot longer than 10 minutes walking down this very steep winding road, still not really knowing what we would find or where we were going. At last we could see the beach, a superb view, Yes it was worth it! Gasping for a drink we went into the first bar we came to "The Golden Moon" with a terrace overlooking the bay.
I don't know whether it was the view, or the thought of the very long walk home, but we certainly didn't want to leave.
Since our first walk, we have visited AG Georgios many times and would certainly recommend the Blue Heaven and Dixtia tavernas for a lunch time snack or a drink.
Take care on your return, as soon after you rejoin the path in the olive groves it splits into three, make sure you follow the middle path!
If you are feeling adventurous when you get back to the top of the hill instead of turning right and walking back to Arillas, why not turn left and walk to Afionas and the headland.