It is possible to go down to Ormos but you will need to return to the starting point by bus or taxi.
Andros visit to the ruins of Epano Kastro
Starting from Chora, the island's capital. The path is very well marked by the Andros Routes Association. No particular difficulties as the path consists of either steps or stone slabs. Can be done in 5-6 hours if you don't spend too much time admiring the flora, lizards and turtles you may come across in a pond.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 11.19 mi -
Average duration: 7h 15 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,451 ft -
Descent: - 2,428 ft -
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Highest point: 1,834 ft -
Lowest point: 10 ft
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Country:
Greece
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Start/End: N 37.840836° / E 24.934623° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 13 ft
- 1 : mi 5.49 - alt. 1,834 ft - Epano Kastro ruins
- S/E : mi 11.19 - alt. 23 ft
Notes
Worth a visit
Charming tavern in Kochylos on the descent to Ormos
Other walks in the area
From Andros Mésa Bouni to Ormos Kortiou via footpath 5
Visorando Member 3.30 mi
+151 ft
-1,883 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Greece
Downhill hike in the direction indicated in the title via footpath number 5 (marked).
The path alternates between trails and steps. Pass through tiny, typical villages perched in the mountains (hence the steps) and the island's greenery.
Tarampados - Loutra circular
Visorando Member 3.84 mi
+669 ft
-689 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Greece
Nice circular walk in part on a small road around the valley, then down and up the valley, protected from the wind. Pleasant views and not difficult. There is a museum at Louvos and a cafe place. In season there is a nice restaurant in Krokos only 1 km more (2 each way).
Volax circular
Visorando Member 2.24 mi
+354 ft
-351 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Greece
As 2 walkers in our late 60s and 70s, we look for circular routes. This is a very easy one. It starts at the top of the valley, goes down gently in the strange landscape around Volax and then up into the village. We then took the not very busy road, which is fairly flat, back to the car. The large, probably volcanic lumps of stone/granite are very special and worth seeing.
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