A circular walk starting from Plateia Amos in the north of the island of Kythira, Greece. It’s easy to park your car there.
Plateia Ammos, Cape Spathi and Agios Nikolaos Beach
A lovely circular walk on the island of Kythira, in Greece, starting from Plateia Ammos in the north of the island. It takes you to Cape Spathi Agios and Nikolaos Beach, with its charming chapel and breathtaking views.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.60 mi -
Average duration: 2h 40 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 627 ft -
Descent: - 597 ft -
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Highest point: 358 ft -
Lowest point: 7 ft
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Country:
Greece
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Start/End: N 36.365769° / E 22.959807° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 10 ft - Plateia Ammos
- 1 : mi 1.77 - alt. 207 ft - Cape Spathi
- 2 : mi 2.3 - alt. 13 ft - Nikolaos Beach
- S/E : mi 4.6 - alt. 10 ft - Plateia Ammos
Worth a visit
From Plateia Amos in the north of the island, set off to explore the island’s northernmost point, Cape Spathi, where the horizon opens out majestically onto the sea. After this wild adventure, treat yourself to a well-deserved break on Agios Nikolaos beach, a true haven of tranquillity with its charming chapel and breathtaking views.
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