Cyclades Guide - Escale Yachting

Particular attention should be paid to prevailing strong winds. The view in every
direction, both during the ascent as well as its end point (former Kalamiotissa
Monastery), compensates the walker. Entry to the church of the Panagia is
only possible with prior arrangement.
Route duration: 1 hour and 15' – 1 hour and 30'.
3 Agios Mamas - Agios Dimitrios - Agios Antonios.
From Agios Mamas, in a north-westerly direction, the route follows a country
road which comes to the area of Agios Dimitrios, with a cluster of traditional
homes. From there, the path, well preserved and downhill, cuts across an
area with an unobstructed view to the sea in the north, and passes by a series
of homes and the remains of ancient buildings. The arrival at Kastraki, a
precipitous site with the monydrio (small convent) of Agios Antonios, holds in
store a unique experience for the hiker. To visit the church – with its
characteristic architecture and 14th century Byzantine frescoes – one must
make arrangements in advance with the caretaker.
Route duration: 1 hour and 15'.
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Chora-Stavros-Rachidi-Lakki.
Starting from the centre of the village, the route follows a northerly direction to
the heart of the inland. The path is uphill and well maintained, up to the
Byzantine chapel of Stavros, an essential stop along the route. From there and
for approximately 500 metres, the route continues along a country road and
comes to the site of Rachidi, passing by the mountain mass of Vigla to the
west. The landscape is characterised by the presence of many country
cottages. Next, the route continues again on a downhill path that comes to the
once thriving farming district of Lakki. The route can also be followed in the
opposite direction: Lakki – Rachidi – Stavros - Chora.
Route duration: 1 hour and 30' – 1 hour and 45'.
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Moni Zoodochou Pigis - Kalamos (formerly Kalamiotissa Monastery).
The hike presents mountaineering features. The route starts from Monastiri,
passing above the cove of Halara, which is exposed to the north winds.
Uphill, with particularly steep gradients in many spots, the path climbs up
steep and often dangerous spots which are, however, secured by rails.
The landscape is divine
During every walk on the island, the tourist will come across picturesque little
churches and the gorgeous “katoikies”, small country structures with austere,
plastic architecture that blends perfectly with the landscape.
They will also come across beautiful and mesmerising landscapes. The rocky,
steep slopes which in summer succumb to the heat of the Aegean sun, in
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