The Kakomouri to Plakias circuit via the ridges

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An easy walk around Kakomouri in Plakias; only the final descent presents a moderate challenge.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.46 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 646 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 643 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 456 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 ft
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Photos

Kalypso Beach
Damnoni beach
Plakias Bay

Description of the walk

Parking is available along the road that runs alongside the beach.

(S/E) Set off from the large beach at Plakias and follow the road running alongside this large beach to Agias Larras.

(1) Turn left onto this street, continue along Riga Feraiou and reach a junction.

(2) Turn right and follow the road to a junction.

(3) Carry on straight ahead along the path towards Damnoni Beach, passing the hotel.

(4) Leave Damnoni Beach on your left and enjoy the view of the beach and the gulf. Continue along the path.

(5) Go down the steps to a spot of interest on Phinikas Kalypso Beach and walk past a holiday village. You’ll reach a beautiful viewpoint overlooking Plakias Bay.

(6) Continue down a fairly steep slope: take care to watch your step. You’ll reach a Fork in the road.

(7) Turn left, join the road that runs alongside the beach and return to the junction with Agias Larras

(1) Carry on straight ahead to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 13 ft - Roadside car park next to the beach
  2. 1 : mi 0.5 - alt. 10 ft - Agias Larras
  3. 2 : mi 0.88 - alt. 125 ft - Crossroads
  4. 3 : mi 1.41 - alt. 121 ft - Crossroads
  5. 4 : mi 1.74 - alt. 69 ft - Viewpoint
  6. 5 : mi 2.43 - alt. 131 ft - Kalypso Beach
  7. 6 : mi 3.23 - alt. 433 ft - Viewpoint over Plakias Bay
  8. 7 : mi 3.63 - alt. 128 ft - T-junction
  9. S/E : mi 4.46 - alt. 16 ft - Roadside car park next to the beach

Notes

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