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Walking on the island of Evia
Coastal and mountain walking in this little known corner of Greece.
OverviewThe island of Evia, conveniently located just a short ferry trip from mainland Greece, has a surprisingly remote feel. It is an idyllic destination with picturesque villages, stunning landscape, magnificent beaches, gorges and ridges. Wildflowers in spring are abundant.
After a short transfer from Athens airport to the port of Rafina, we take the ferry to Evia, and continue by road to the pleasant and lively town of Karystos, in the southernmost part of the island. From here we can explore the dramatic slopes of the region’s highest mountain, Ochi, and discover its green valleys, unique vegetation and flowing streams. We can follow traditional paths, sometimes cobbled in stone, discovering traces of ancient civilisation in abandoned marble quarries and the mysterious drakospito or dragon houses, one of which sits at the very summit of Mount Ochi. Our programme ranges from gentle village walks to more challenging mountain paths.
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More infoWhy not extend your holiday with a two night stay in Athens? Greece’s capital city is a treasure trove of ancient sites with the Acropolis, dominated by the Parthenon, it’s most famous. You are spoilt for museums, with the new, state of the art Acropolis Museum and the National Archaeological Museum, reputed to be in the top ten in the world. The city has restaurants to suit all tastes, great shopping and entertainment and getting around by public transport is easy and inexpensive. Our two night hotel package includes breakfast and taxes at the sister hotels of the Hotel Arion (spring dates) or the Hotel Acropolis Hill (autumn dates). The metro can connect you directly from the airport to central Athens within half an hour. Contact us for more details.
Highlights- Cobbled trails to remote villages with ancient chapels, ruined watermills, a Roman aqueduct and spectacular castle.
- At the top of the grade, and weather permitting, the spectacular summit of Mount Ochi with its mysterious dragon house.
- A walk down the verdant Dimosari gorge, past rocky bathing pools to the beach of Kalergo.
- Panoramic views of distant islands from the ancient chestnut forest of Kastanalogos near the highest peak of Mount Ochi.
MealsHalf board with dinners at local tavernas. Dinner on the first night may be at the hotel depending on the arrival time.
AccommodationThe three-star Hotel Karystion, set among trees and just a few steps from the beach.
TravelBy road and ferry.
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