Greece Trip Overview
Passing through a thick forest, a hidden cave and rocky paths, you are on the top of the most beautiful and greenest mountain on the island. The contrast between green and blue, between the earth, the sky and the sea is indescribable in words: it must be tried!
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Greece, Greece
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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Passing through a thick forest, a hidden cave and rocky paths, you are on the top of the most beautiful and greenest mountain on the island. The contrast between green and blue, between the earth, the sky and the sea is indescribable in words: it must be tried!
Itinerary
Hiking: 10 km and 500m of elevation gain. Walking along an enchanting path in the woods (10 km and 500m in altitude) you will reach a cave hidden in the mountain: “Limeri”. This cave, very important during the second war, was a base for espionage for the partisan movements and home to a radio station.
Continuing, passing by the small church of Ag. Ioannis, you reach the top of the 2nd mountain of the island: Mount Akramitis. Here the green meets the “Aegean blue” for a breathtaking view. The whole area is included in the European network of habitats “NATURA 2000” and is protected as a “monument of nature” because, in addition to the particular morphology, the natural beauty and the dense forest of pines and cypresses, it collects unique ecosystems of wild fauna and flora . The descent passes through a mainly stony path and boasts a fascinating view.