Starting and finishing points: the village of Avlemonas in the south-east of the island. Easy to park your car.
Avlemonas, Agios Georgios and Diakofti
A circular walk on the island of Kythira in Greece. It starts from the village of Avlemonas in the south-east of the island. It is a beautiful but challenging circular route. `Do not underestimate the distance and the elevation gain.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 9.96 mi -
Average duration: 6h 40 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,362 ft -
Descent: - 2,372 ft -
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Highest point: 1,214 ft -
Lowest point: -3 ft
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Country:
Greece
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Start/End: N 36.227037° / E 23.081385° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 23 ft - Avlemonas
- 1 : mi 2.11 - alt. 971 ft - Agios Georgios
- 2 : mi 5.95 - alt. 10 ft - Diakofti
- S/E : mi 9.96 - alt. 20 ft - Avlemonas
Worth a visit
From Avlemonas, the hike gains altitude! An initial ascent of 320 metres leads to Agios Georgios, an ancient Minoan site dedicated to the moon, crowned by a Byzantine chapel. Along the way, you can enjoy superb views over the bays of Diakofti and Palaiopoli.
You then continue northwards to the monastery of Agia Moni and its Byzantine church adorned with icons, before reaching Diakofti, the island’s main port, where the wreck of the Nordland still rises from the waves.
The return journey to Avlemonas follows the east coast, past spectacular rock formations and mysterious islets home to the remains of a sanctuary dedicated to Poseidon and a Byzantine fortress.
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