The Best Trails in South Aegean (Greece)

Environmental Park of Paros, 20170829

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Lehoo

Distance

4.54mi

Elevation +

302f

TrailRank

84| 4.84

Easy hike in the Environmental Park of Paros. All routes are very well signposted with directions and dense markings on stones. Overall map is located at starting points of routes 1 (parking at the monastery) and 2 (anc...

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Sikinos Island (Chorio-Episkopi-Alopronoia)

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George Crisikakos

Distance

8.24mi

Elevation +

1060f

TrailRank

74| 4.67

Sikinos Island (Chorio-Episkopi-Alopronoia).A Beautiful trail that starts from the Village of Sikinos,goes through Episcopi Church and finishes at Alopronoia Port.Great scenery of the Aegean Sea with many old agriculture...

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Caldera path from Firostefani to Oia, Santorini 20171013

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Hiking

Lehoo

Distance

5.80mi

Elevation +

935f

TrailRank

74

The most classic hike/walk in Santorini. The marked path starts all the way from Thira, but we walked from our hotel in Firostefani. The views are awesome all the way (check out the photos). We walked ~2.5hrs and planned...

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Kamari - AncientThira - Perissa, Santorini 20171014

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Hiking

Lehoo

Distance

4.47mi

Elevation +

3291f

TrailRank

73

Hike from Kamari ti Ancient Thira (via the hiking path to Zoodochos Spring) and down to Perissa on the other side. We used local buses to get to Kamari from Thyra and to go from Perissa back to Thyra. Nice and fairly eas...

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Chafki walk to Naxos

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boober fraggle

Distance

11.45mi

Elevation +

1027f

TrailRank

71| 4.33

Start in Chafki (take a bus from Naxos) then walk back to Naxos Town. On the way vist the ancient cemetery, the castle, two kouros, marble quarry, ancient aquaduct, and santuary. The route begins in trail #5 from Chafki ...

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Rhodos: Archangelos - Stegna

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Hiking

LucT

Distance

5.58mi

Elevation +

797f

TrailRank

71

(English text below) We parkeren in Archangelos aan de brug over de (droge) rivier Livadia in het straatje langs de linkeroever en stappen dan aan de overkant van de brug de straat linksaf in, richting Stegna. Zodra w...

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Profitis Ilias Kontou - Fikiada - Profitis Ilias Kontou (Προφήτης Ηλίας Κοντού - Φυκιάδα)

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Hiking

T_Kon

Distance

6.51mi

Elevation +

1237f

TrailRank

69

The trail is one of the most beautiful of the island (if not the most beautiful) and rather easy. In general, it is more or less flat, without significant ups and downs except for the part, right after Fikiada that lead...

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Imerovígli - Skaros - Oía

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Hiking

T_Kon

Distance

6.50mi

Elevation +

1414f

TrailRank

69

The most famous and popular trail on the island of Santorini. The one presented here starts from Imerovigli and not from Fira (as it is often the case). This way I could combine it with visiting also the chapel of Panagi...

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Apollonia - Castro - Artemonas - Apollonia (Απολλωνία - Κάστρο - Αρτεμώνας - Απολλωνία)

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Hiking

T_Kon

Distance

6.23mi

Elevation +

1079f

TrailRank

68

Moving time: less than 2,5h. About 1h from Apollonia to Castro and 1,5 to return (via Artemonas). The trail is well marked and easy to follow. Nice chapels and windmills along the way. Beautiful view of the sea an...

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Apollonia - Kastro - Faros - Chrisopigi - Apollonia

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Hiking

T_Kon

Distance

9.43mi

Elevation +

1772f

TrailRank

67| 3.67

Moving time: 4h 15mins. Distance (measured by GPS device): 16,5 kms. The trail starts from the center of Apollonia, follows small trails until Kastro and then takes the trail from Kastro to Faros (one can enjoy the...

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Filoti - Zeus’s cave - Zas summit - Agia Marina - Filoti (circular)

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Hiking

T_Kon

Distance

5.36mi

Elevation +

2014f

TrailRank

66| 3.0

Difficulty Physical: moderate Danger: Easy Duration: 3 - 4,5 h Water: 2 lt The trail starts from the village of Filoti following an asphalt road E-SE. There is a sign on the left indicating the off road trail. Fro...

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Apollonia - Agios Simeon - Profitis Ilias Troulakiou - Agios Silvestros - Apollonia

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Hiking

T_Kon

Distance

11.28mi

Elevation +

3235f

TrailRank

66

Moving time (normal pace): 5h 5 mins Distance covered: 19,3 Kms Between 3,2 km - 4,4 km the path is not clear from vegetation. As a result, at some points, it is a bit difficult to walk without having to move small ...

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Hike up to the top of Filerimos mountain

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Hiking

Mariann Lipcsei

Distance

5.18mi

Elevation +

791f

TrailRank

66

Walk the ancient path of Athena through the pine forest of Mount Filerimos If you don’t have time for more than one hike during your holidays on Rhodes, I highly recommend choosing this one. As a reward for walk (beside...

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Apollonia - Agios Simeon - Artemonas - Apollonia (Απολλωνία - Άγιος Συμεών - Αρτεμώνας - Απολλωνία)

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Hiking

T_Kon

Distance

8.83mi

Elevation +

1762f

TrailRank

65

Moving Time: 3h 20 mins Distance: 15 kms The trail starts from Apollonia and follows the charted path to Agios Simeon. The church is very interesting and the view from the top is amazing. With Serifos on one part and...

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Psalidi Mickeys Buggy tour

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Michel Verstraeten

Distance

73.81mi

Elevation +

4199f

TrailRank

65

Mickey is the local guide from mitsis ramira beach View points Asklepion Zia Mitsis blue domes resort Kardamena Paradise beach kefalos Plaka Tigaki lake Agias fokas

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Thira to Oía Santorini

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Hiking

HayleyL

Distance

7.14mi

Elevation +

1463f

TrailRank

64

Starting at the bus station in the village of Thira this is a stunning walk basically following the coastline to the village of Oia known for it’s beautiful white buildings and amazing sunsets. We stopped in the middle o...

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Katapola - Lefkes - Ancient Arkesíni - Vroutsis - Rahoula - Arkesini

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Hiking

T_Kon

Distance

10.39mi

Elevation +

2579f

TrailRank

64

Physical difficulty (1-5): 2 Danger (1-5): 0 Trail starts at Katapola port. After passing the bakery on the left, move about 100 m. and turn left. Move uphill leaving the village, first on a small trail and next to ce...

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Lagada - Agios Ioannis Theologos - Stavros

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Hiking

T_Kon

Distance

3.68mi

Elevation +

1745f

TrailRank

64

The trail starts from Lagada and follows the route East towards the beautiful church of Agios Ioannis Theologos. Then it makes a turn to the South moving uphill for 40 - 45 min till Stavros. The last 20min might seem a b...

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Apollonia - Vathi - Platis Gialos - Apollonia (Απολλωνία - Βαθύ - Πλατύς Γιαλός - Απολλωνία)

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Hiking

T_Kon

Distance

13.03mi

Elevation +

3097f

TrailRank

64

Moving time: 5h 5 mins Distance: 21,6 kms The trail starts from Steno street at Apollonia, crosses Katavati and enters to the path that foes to Vathi. It passes the small chapel of Taxiarchis between the ruins and ta...

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Apollonia - Chrisopigi - Glifo (Faros) (Απολλωνία -Χρυσοπηγή - Γλυφό (Φάρος))

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Hiking

T_Kon

Distance

5.47mi

Elevation +

322f

TrailRank

64

Απολλωνία -Χρυσοπηγή - Γλυφό (Φάρος) Moving time: 2h 5mins. Easy trail, well marked moving downhill. Mostly on rocky terrain, without a lot of shadow. Dry landscape. There are few chapels along the way. I did not s...

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Apollonia - Vathi (III)

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Hiking

T_Kon

Distance

5.23mi

Elevation +

889f

TrailRank

62

A trail from Apollonia to Vathi following the third option from a steeper and older path. Moving time: 2h 20mins.

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Lagada - Potamos - Profitis Ilias - Chora

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Hiking

T_Kon

Distance

10.05mi

Elevation +

2674f

TrailRank

62

The trail starts from the village of Lagada moving West downwards till Kato Potamos. Then it starts ascending SouthWest passing Ano Potamos and continuing until the intersection to Halara Beach. From there after 15 min o...

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Fria to Oia return

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boober fraggle

Distance

18.61mi

Elevation +

2313f

TrailRank

62

Walk from Fria Archeological Museum to Oia windmills and return. Took an extra detour to Sakros, which requires some climbing, the rest is easy. Try to time your return with the sunset. Took time on the walk for a picnic...

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Apollonia - Kamares - Mavri Spilia - Ai Lefteris - Apollonia

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Hiking

T_Kon

Distance

8.28mi

Elevation +

1677f

TrailRank

62

Moving time: 3h 15mins. Distance: 14,2 Kms. The trail starts from Apollonia following a well marked path until Kamares (1h 15mins). Then it ascends to Mavri Spilia (Black Cave) and continues to the ruins of an old t...

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Ágios Geórgios - Irakleiá

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Konstantinos Koukouris

Distance

6.86mi

Elevation +

1690f

TrailRank

62| 4.0

An outstanding walk on beautiful paths. The walk included sort of speleology. We also saw a distroyed hydroplane under the water. Not to be missed. Descending from the summit to the path towards the cave of Saint John wa...

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