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Mountain Valley with the Chapel „Aghios Nikolaos“ Beach below the chapel Cliffs<br />
Moutain landsape<br />
In the mountains Wilde Anemones<br />
Mountain massif<br />
Bay of Gourna<br />
Chapel „Agios Isodhoros“<br />
Around Memigaria<br />
A circular route that takes you through<br />
imposing mountain landscape and<br />
pristine, natural surroundings to the<br />
beautiful “Chapel of Agios Isodhoros”.<br />
10<br />
Agios<br />
Nikolaos<br />
Memigaria<br />
Panagia<br />
Eleousia<br />
Agios<br />
Isodhoros<br />
Gourna Bay<br />
Kokkali<br />
Kamara<br />
<br />
What you need:<br />
Sturdy shoes, water, provisions, swimsuits<br />
depending on the season.<br />
Duration: 2.5 hours<br />
Category: Easy<br />
Start at the far end of the village of<br />
Kamara. On the right-hand side of the<br />
main road, before the ridge, you will<br />
see a multimedia shop.<br />
Opposite an unpaved road leads off<br />
at right angles uphill. Follow this road<br />
to the “Chapel of Panagia Eleousia” at<br />
the junction. Here you can choose to<br />
hike up to Memigaria via the path on<br />
the left and enjoy the wonderful view<br />
over the island.<br />
Alternatively, you can take the path on<br />
the right which will lead you along the<br />
foot of the mountain range to the chapel<br />
of “Agios Nikolaos” in the valley.<br />
This beach is ideal for a short break.<br />
An unpaved road then leads you<br />
along behind the beach, following the<br />
wide arc of the coastline.<br />
The turquoise-blue sea and beautiful<br />
Bay of Gourna on the right and the<br />
mountain on your left lend this route a<br />
special charm of it´s own. After many<br />
twists and turns, you will reach a secluded<br />
bay with the “Chapel of Agios<br />
Isodhoros” at the far end.<br />
A 50 m. causeway leads across the<br />
clear, shallow water to this little gem<br />
of a chapel perched on the rocks. In<br />
rough seas, however, it is not accessible.<br />
After your visit, keep to your right as you<br />
walk back, until you reach the small<br />
settlement of Kokkali. A secondary<br />
road meanders through the agricultural<br />
fields and vegetable gardens<br />
back to the main road from Alinda to<br />
Partheni.<br />
CULTURAL TIP:<br />
The Chapel<br />
Agios<br />
Isodhoros<br />
This chapel was built in 1892 on a rocky<br />
promontory just above sea level.<br />
In addition to the church, the remains<br />
of an ancient temple have also been<br />
uncovered at this site. The chapel´s<br />
unique location is reminiscent of Vlacherna<br />
Monastery on Corfu.<br />
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