Cardiac hill?

[mike30542]

I get a little "worried" when people mention cardiac hill & steep climbs because although we are staying at Little Prince (which I believe is not up a mountain) we would like to visit some of the other accommodation mentioned in these forums  (Tereza's & Romanza for example and  Akrotiri cafe). On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being flat & 10 being almost perpendicular) how steep are these climbs & should they be attempted by a 70 year old who has no mountaineering boots or climbing ropes? Lol.

[don]

As someone the wrong side of 60 and a not too distant ex-smoker I've never had a problem walking out of the village at either end. Just take your water, your time, your sunscreen and a hat and you'll be fine.

[justonemore]

My parents came with us to Teresa's last year, aged 78 and 74!  They took their time and had no problems. Sure you'll be fine.

[Jimbo]

Little Prince has the only lift in the village, so you'll be fine there!

North or south, it's not a long way up - just pace it nicely. Gillie and I usually stop for a cigarette break now and then. We find that helps.

[Jules]

Wherever you go there is usually somewhere to stop off for a breather and a drink. In Teresa for the last few years we have met a wonderful old couple and they manage just fine by taking there time and not rushing anywhere. He is nearly 80 and she will be in her 70s. San Stefanos is not to be rushed so just take your time and enjoy 

[YANNIS26]

Hi Mike
The term cardiac hill is slightly misleading.You and I are about the same age and I have no problem with the hill.I have stayed at the Romanza for the last 12 years and tackle the hill at least twice a day.It is true the Romanza is situated high above the village.The hill itself does not take a direct route but weaves up the hillside. This cuts the gradient dramatically.So pace yourself and the so called cardiac hill should not be a major problem.In my opinion a visit to the Romanza is worth the climb if only for the magnificent views from its pool area of the offshore islands.
Add to this the Sunday night Greek Night which I believe is well worth the climb.A bonus of the evening visit must be the amazing sunsets.
Yammas
Yiannis

[tonyco1]

Actually in the old days Cardiac Hill was the description for the hill road from Summer Dreams / juice bar  - - up to the top of the headland and Akrotiri Bar.
Parts of this hill really are steep but manageable, (first 150 metres), just do it a bit at a time, once past Tsaros Poolbar, the road is not quite as steep and a slow pleasant walk.

Somehow over the years, the term Cardiac Hill seemed to transfer to the main road to Romanza, and as the others state - is not as bad as it looks or sounds.

If the going gets tough - stop for a restful drink or coffee half way - going back down is easy!

[Andrew]

I would say they are both about a six or seven take a break on the way up to get your breath back,it is easier to go up early morning or early evening when the sun is not to hot . The views are worth the effort. 

[tonyco1]

I agree Andrew, we stayed in the Moros Apartments one year, just under Tsaros, and it was a killer in the sun, coming back from the beach especially,
but early or late when it's a bit fresher out, not a real problem  - - and you get used to it after 2 weeks.

[Richard/Jackie/Nathan]

We didnt find it that hard - the first bit up to Kapitanios is the worst then its not so steep. Mind you it was after midnight every night and we had 'enjoyed the evenings' ha!

[Gavlah1973]

For anyone staying at the Romanza there are a couple of short cuts if theyre still open. One is across the gardens/pool area of the apartments next to the Romanza, down the steps and through the gate. Then maybe stop and have a drink at Tereza and go through that complex....takes a couple of bends off

[Richard/Jackie/Nathan]

That short cut is definately no longer there - believe me we looked for one!

[Gavlah1973]

Wonder if they got wise then and locked the gate? It was the apartments immediately on the right as you left the Romanza car park? Across the pool and keep walking, stepp dip with some steps at the bottom and out of the gate?!

[spesh49]

Yeah niether of those have been there for a while, it's the highway or no way 

[Waspman]

The gate was definitely locked last year!