An exploration to find the source of the Makaris River
A 9.3 km walk around the area west of Platania to discover the source of the Makaris River that flows down to Malona and reaches the sea at Haraki. This includes a visit and lunch in the charming village of Platania, which is always worth the time to to explore.
Circular walk between Eleousa and Archipoli
A 10 km (6.2 mile) walk taking in the scenery and exploring the tracks between Eleousa and Archipoli. This area of Rhodes is not too rugged and there are no steep climbs or challenging paths. It makes for a pleasant ramble and in addition the chance to explore the haunting village of Eleousa and the contrasting delights of Archipoli.
Venture off Rhodes’ beaten paths to hike Kymissala and discover the hidden Monastery of Prophet Abhakum.
Hidden among the pine forests of western Rhodes, the Ancient Monastery of Prophet Abhakum rewards those who walk a little further off the beaten path. The short trail through Kymissala’s pine-covered hills leads not only to a striking Byzantine chapel with twin stairways and intriguing folklore, but also through layers of history — from ancient ruins to medieval legends that still echo across the island’s quiet slopes.
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Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Simple wander around the village of Archangelos
A simple and easy wander around the village of Archangelos taking in a visit to its Castle and church, both impressive structures.
A simple to follow route to find the medieval Kymissala Tower
Kymissala Tower is a medieval fortification constructed by the Knights of St John. This impressive well preserved tower is in a small remote bay only accessible on foot. This walk starts from the village of Monolithos and is predominantly quiet road walking with some rough track and rugged footpath.
Easy walk to an historic windmill
A short walk to the historic windmill of Monolithos. This is a traditional Rhodian mill with a cylindrical stone tower and a distinctive timber cap with a conical roof. The windmill offers a panoramic view of the Aegean Sea and the nearby islets. It is one of the finest examples of medieval Greek technology and a symbol of the the village's and the island's rich heritage.
A straight forward easy wander from Monolithos village to the castle
Monolithos Castle is one of the regular tourist destinations on Rhodes. The fort overlooks the coast and makes an ideal place to watch the sun slowly dip down into the sea at the end of the day.
A circular route to the hills to the north east of Lardos
An easy walk that leads from the centre of Lardos to the edge of the hills that border the the valley where Lardos is located. A wander for wanders sake, to view the countryside, the panoramas and imbibe the essence of the wild herbs.
A fairly easy walk to navigate even without a navigation app to give a flavour of rural Rhodes
Using well defined tracks and roads this walk allows even the causal explorer to see something of the wilder side of rural Rhodes. The route follows the coastline and being at some 150m provides great coastal views. The end of this walk is at Masari village, or alternatively one can terminate the walk at Haraki, reducing the distance by 3km.
An easy ramble along the river out of Lardos
An easy meander into the Rhodian countryside that can be embraced by just about anyone. The route follows the river which is dry for most of the year. There are a few chapels encountered on route which will amaze the visitor in their brightly coloured frescoes. A great walk for the Rhodes novice to see more than the usual tourist entrapments.
An easy 5 mile walk around Haraki and Agathi Beach
The simple and easy walk leads across the flat landscape around Haraki to go in search of a Cave Chapel that exists at the end of Agathi Beach. This historic cavern dates from at least the medieval period and is a treasure to behold. Along the way there are other chapels and features to inspire ones curiosity.
A simple wander around Lardos village and the countryside beyond
This simple little stroll negotiates a route around Lardos visiting its numerous chapels. This includes following the track out to the chapel of Saint Seraphin which is located in the countryside to the north west of the village. Also included are the chapels of St Symeon, Saint Savvas and The holy Temple of the Brigadiers which, if nothing else, is the best dedication that one can ever come by. A great way to pass a couple of hours exploring
A simple 4.5 mile walk to the village of Lardos
This is such a simple walk and one to introduce any newcomer visiting Pefkos to something more of the nature of the island and its people. Lardos is a working village located a mile or so inland with a busy square that is a hubbub of activity. Although the direct route to the village is to follow the road, this alternative route passes by the Stafilia mountain where the ruins of Lardos castle can be seen looking out across the valley.
A 2 mile circular walk from Pefkos village to the Monastery of Prophet Elias High above Pefkos sits a tiny monastery of Prophet Elias, adja...
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A simple 4.5 mile walk to the village of Lardos This is such a simple walk and one to introduce any newcomer visiting Pefkos to something mo...
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A walk through the mountains that form the backdrop to Lindos Although this trail is more challenging than many of the walks on this website...
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A hike up the Akramítis mountain This is probably the less demanding route to scale Mount Akramítis. The hike offers panoramic views, vary...
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A 3 mile walk visiting the idyllic Ladiko Bay and Anthony Quinn bay areas. Ladiko Bay and Anthony Quinn are secluded coves south of Falirak...
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An easy 5 mile walk around Haraki and Agathi Beach The simple and easy walk leads across the flat landscape around Haraki to go in search of...
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A climb to the peak of the third highest mountain on Rhodes This walk follows a well defined route from Salakos up to the summit of the mo...
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