Amorgos: Hiking to Palia Strata

Amorgos: Hiking to Palia Strata

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Amorgos: Hiking to Palia Strata

Faits Saillants

  • Ancient route: Follows an ancient path used for communication and trade, connecting Minoa with Aegiali.
  • Mountain Crest Hike: Coastal path along the crest of a mountain, at an altitude of 350-400 meters, with moderate difficulty and minimal elevation changes.
  • Starting Point: Begins in the village of Potamos, above Aegiali port.
  • Asfondilitis: Pass through this abandoned rural settlement, known for its dry-stone wall houses.
  • Kapsala: Explore the area where monks lived in natural caves before the construction of the monastery.
  • Unrivalled Sea Views: Admire the stunning views of the 'Big Blue' along the path.
  • Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa: End at the iconic and second oldest monastery in Greece.
  • Village of Chora: Enjoy a leisurely walk through the picturesque village of Chora after your visit to the monastery.
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Description

Palia Strata, as the name itself says (old walk in Greek), follows ancient route once used for communication and trading purposes. Most of its length coincides with the ancient road which connected Minoa with Aegiali.

Walk through this ancient path setting off from Aegiali bay and ending to the renowned Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa. Join us in a hike, led by our expert guides through some important cultural and historical attractions while walking up to the cliffs and gazing the breath-taking view over the sea on the way!

The “old road” of Amorgos is the most popular long-distance route to savour and is passing through the crest of a mountain at an altitude of 350-400 meters, on a coastal path.

We are departing from Potamos, a village above Aegiali port. Step back in time: Asfondilitis is an abandoned rural settlement with houses of dry-stone walls. Followingly, explore Kapsala place, the area where monks used to live in natural caves.

Let yourself admire the unrivalled sea view of the ‘Big Blue’ and finally enter into the iconic Monastery of Panagia (Virgin Mary) Hozoviotissa – the second oldest monastery in Greece. After this visit, enjoy a stroll around in the beautiful village of Chora.
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Ce qui est inclus

Included

Guided visit of the monastery

Guests of Vigla Hotel have free pick up/drop off transfer to/from Tholaria.

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Informations complémentaires

Start: Potamos End: Chora Length: 13 km (8 miles) Timing: 8 hrs

Languages: Guide is offered in English,Greek,French

Minimum number of participants: 2

Women must wear or carry with them long skirts to enter the monastery.

Don’t forget: Walking shoes, hat, 1L water bottle, camera.

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