Adonis Nature Trail

The Adonis Nature Trail is a classic Mediterranean circuit located on the Akamas Peninsula, Cyprus. Combining botanical interest with expansive coastal panoramas, the route originates at the 'Baths of Aphrodite' and ascends through typical maquis vegetation (shrubland) to the crest of the peninsula. The trail provides historical depth, passing the ruins of 'Pyrgos tis Rigainas' (Queen's Tower), believed to be part of a medieval monastery. The high points offer 360-degree vistas over the Polis Chrysochous Bay, Cape Arnaoutis, and the rugged western interior of the Akamas protected area.

This two-day Patagonia hike leads to Refugio Otto Meiling on the slopes of Cerro Tronador, one of the most prominent peaks in the Bariloche region. The route climbs through coihue and lenga forests before emerging onto a high rocky ridge that culminates at the refuge (1,905m). Positioned between the Castaño Overa and Alerce glaciers, the stay offers a unique opportunity to witness active glacial calving. The trail follows a well-defined path of forest floor and alpine rock, with a final sustained push to reach the rocky spine where the hut perches.