{"id":5652,"date":"2019-02-06T11:24:43","date_gmt":"2019-02-06T09:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gokimolos.gr\/kimolos-monopatia-diadromes\/"},"modified":"2021-01-04T22:04:32","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T20:04:32","slug":"kimolos-walking-routes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gokimolos.gr\/en\/kimolos-walking-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking routes for nature lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There are two ways to reach\u00a0Skiadi:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Setting out from the northern exit of Chorio, at Lebounia, take the road to Xevri. Go on, until you reach the church of Profitis Elias (ekso). In the middle of the way between Profitis Elias (ekso) and Profitis Elias (mesa) lies the start of an old path which will take you to Skiadi within 30′ \u2013 35′. The path is indicated by arrows on the rocks. The blue arrows lead to Skiadi, the red ones lead to Paliokastro acropolis. Total walking time: 70′ \u2013 90′. You may go by car from Chorio to the beginning of the path.<\/li>\n
  2. Although it is a longer distance, it can be a better way if you go by car. Drive from Chorio to the Agios Minas church. Turn left to Kafkares, Agia Ekaterini, Profitis Elias (mesa). Go on until you meet the path in the middle of the way between Profitis Elias (ekso) and Profitis Elias (mesa). Go on as in the previous way.
    \nSkiadi is a unique Geological Monument. Its formation by the wind took thousands of years. So, please don’t try to climb on it or take pieces of the rock.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Walk from the church of St. Efstathios at the north exit of Chorio, to the St Athanassios one to have a nice view to the terraces, or follow the downhill path to the old stone bridge at Panoklima seasonal flow.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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    (The texts and maps that will follow come from an environmental project of high school students from Kimolos.<\/em>)<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Why should I go walking?<\/span><\/h5>\n

    The walks suggested will allow you to visit\u00a0 the whole island and to visit places which cannot be reached by car and, walking at your own pace, you will be able to see the island in close-up.<\/p>\n

    I ‘m not a climber, will I make it?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

    The routes are suitable for average walkers and the highest you will climb is 350m. You will need solid footwear, as the paths are stony and sometimes rough.<\/p>\n

    What season is best for walking on Kimolos?<\/span><\/h5>\n

    Each season has its charm, but the best time to walk on the island is the spring. The hills are bright green and covered with every colour of\u00a0 flower. In\u00a0 summer, you should set out early, so as to walk before the hottest part of the day, when the best place to be is on the beach.<\/p>\n

    What should I take with me?<\/span><\/h5>\n

    Plenty of\u00a0 water and something to eat. Wear comfortable long trousers and walking boots. AVOID\u00a0 SHOES WHICH DON’T COVER YOUR WHOLE FOOT and of course take a hat and sun tan oil. Don\u2019t forget the walking guide, even if on Kimolos, almost everywhere there are people to ask the way from if\u00a0 you are lost.<\/p>\n

    Special advice:<\/span><\/h5>\n

    If it is summertime,\u00a0 don\u2019t forget to take your swimsuit because all the routes lead to fine beaches. At the end of each walk, except for the first, you can return by water taxi or fishing boat (\u201ckaiki\u201d), as long as you have arranged it in advance. You should confirm on the day that the weather will allow the trip.\u00a0 You won\u2019t have to walk back the same way and you will be able to see the magnificent coastal\u00a0 scenery of the two islands.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” padding_top=”60″ z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Walking routes for nature lovers<\/h2>\n

    Select one of the following routes
    \n(Text and photos: Kimolos Highschool Environmental Team)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Horio - Xaplovouni - Ag. Nikolas - Karras - Goupa<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/li>
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      • Duration:\u00a02 hours<\/li>\n
      • Degree of difficulty:\u00a0Easy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        \n\t\t\tStart from the central square of Horio and walk\u00a0 in the direction of Psathi. At the baker\u2019s,\u00a0 take the left fork and just after you pass the Farmers\u2019 Association building,\u00a0 turn left, following the orange arrows. From here to the top of the hill the paved path is one of the most beautiful in the island, maintained in\u00a0 excellent condition. Shortly\u00a0 before you reach the top, turn right\u00a0 to visit the chapel of Pantokratoras. The chapel itself is usually\u00a0 closed, but\u00a0 the\u00a0 spectacular view of the east coast and\u00a0 Polyaigos will reward you for your effort.<\/p>\n

        Continue along\u00a0 to the derelict windmills. This region is named Xaplovouni, which is thought to be a corruption of\u00a0 the word Klapsovouni, the hill of tears, since, according to tradition,\u00a0 sailors\u2019wives\u00a0 went there to look for the boats returning and cry, longing for their men. As it is evident from the many threshing floors and half-ruined windmills, in the past this area was the scene of\u00a0 constant busy activity.<\/p>\n

        If you do not have enough time, from the windmills you can go down to the other side of Horio. If you wish\u00a0 to\u00a0 continue,\u00a0 turn right and\u00a0 proceed along the stone wall\u00a0 in the same direction, with the quarries\u00a0 of\u00a0 Prasssa in the distance. After 300m, you start to go down towards the petrol station. The road, which in winter turns into a stream, is not in the best condition, as it is not used anymore.<\/p>\n

        Cross the road and you come to Ag. Nikolaos. Continue along the coast to the south, first on a path and then on a dirt-road leading to\u00a0 Horio. If you are not too tired,\u00a0 we suggest you cut off to the left a little before\u00a0 Ag. Nektarios, and go down to the sea (a swim would be an excellent idea) and then continue along the coast through the picturesque houses and past the boat-house caves of Goupa. You can return\u00a0 from the main road.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Route 2<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” gradient_color=”yes” transparency=”1″ thickness=”2″ up=”15″ down=”25″][vc_single_image image=”3503″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” qode_css_animation=”” qode_hover_animation=”zoom_in”][vc_empty_space]

        • Horio - Skiadi - Mavrospilia<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/li>
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          • Duration:\u00a03 hours<\/li>\n
          • Degree of difficulty:\u00a0easy up to Skiadi, then medium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            \n\t\t\tThe departure point is the OTE building. Heading out of the village, you turn left shortly before the church of Ag. Efstathios following the blue arrows. The first hour of this walk is the same as the walk to Paleokastro (indicated by the red arrows). As you are leaving the village, take the right hand road at the first fork and where the road ends, turn left. Don\u2019t take any of the smaller paths which cross your route but keep on the wide,\u00a0 mostly well-paved track.<\/p>\n

            Roughly half an hour after you pass the chapel of Ag. Anargiri, you\u2019ll see a little further on, away from the track on your left, the chapel of the Profitis Elias. Roughly 45-50 minutes\u00a0 from Horio,\u00a0 you go left, still\u00a0 following\u00a0 the blue and red arrows. Alternatively, you can reach this point by motorcycle \u2013 up to here the track is reasonably negotiable.<\/p>\n

            The path, which starts to narrow, continues along the slope \u2013 on your right is Mount Sklavos (you will see the radio transmitting dish\u00a0 on the summit). Leaving\u00a0 the mountain behind,\u00a0 you will reach a point where two paths\u00a0 diverge. For Skiadi you continue straight on, following the blue arrows while for Paleokastro you turn right. Starting your way down, you can\u00a0 see Skiadi, even if the path is not very clear. Skiadi itself is a remarkable geological formation \u2013 a rock, perhaps three metres high and three or four metres wide, sculpted by the wind into the form of a mushroom.<\/p>\n

            If you want to continue towards the sea from\u00a0 Skiadi, head down the steep slope into the deep valley on your right (90 to your previous course). The path is difficult to find, and you may have to make your way through the low scrub vegetation. Once you reach the valley bottom ( about 10 minutes), however, you will again find a good wide track on your left following\u00a0 a stone wall. Follow the track in the direction of the sea and it will lead you to Mavrospilia beach.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Route 3<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” gradient_color=”yes” transparency=”1″ thickness=”2″ up=”15″ down=”25″][vc_single_image image=”3506″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” qode_css_animation=”” qode_hover_animation=”zoom_in”][vc_empty_space]