Kardamyli Trip Overview
– A journey to history, culture and nature.
– Most of the walking is in shade conditions, which makes it perfect for a summer hike!
– The visit of the monasteries is a mystical experience
– Experienced guide and first aider
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Kardamyli, Greece
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Climbing
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What to Expect When Visiting Kardamyli, Greece, Greece
– A journey to history, culture and nature.
– Most of the walking is in shade conditions, which makes it perfect for a summer hike!
– The visit of the monasteries is a mystical experience
– Experienced guide and first aider
Itinerary
The gorge of Viros is one of the four gorges of west Mani area, located in Taygetos, has a total length of 19 kilometers and is definitely the most historic one! It is not only natural beauty, but also its historical importance as the ancient Royal Road used to pass from the location and connected ancient Sparta with port of Kardamili, that makes it a must hike!
The trail starts at the mouth of the usually dry river bed, located in Kardamili. Walking upwards into the gorge through trees, shrub, vegetation and impressive geological formation, we discover two monasteries hidden in a forest section. You will see the ruins of monastery Lykaki and the Monastery of The Savior of the 14th century. Luckily, they are under restoration in an effort to preserve to preserve the rare, vivid, original, first Christian frescos. The trail is circular.
