Amartos medieval Tower, Monastery and Cave Chapel
Amartos is a medieval site consisting of a monastery plus a ruined square tower. Travelling further towards the coast, there is a cave that is said to have holy dripping water where a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary was discovered, together with local folklore tradition and legend.
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
A 2 mile circular walk from Pefkos village to the Monastery of Prophet Elias
High above Pefkos sits a tiny monastery of Prophet Elias, adjacent to the huge cross that guards the village and shines like a beacon in the night. This walk provides a simple circular route to reach this 12th century chapel. There's quite a climb for the final ascent, but it's nothing an average fit person can't handle, and the views from the top are well worth the effort.
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.
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 walk taking in the Butterfly River at Salakos
The Butterfly River cascades down through the wooded valley to the east of the village of Salakos. The well trod path that follows this river climbs to the head of the stream where the area of the Nymph springs makes a fitting finale of this walk. Plenty of views, plenty of shady lush vegetation and, of course plenty of butterflies.
A circular walk into the hills above the coast at Lothiarika Beach
You dont have to go far from a resort to experience the wildeer side of Rhodes. This walk takes a track that leads off the road between Pefkos and Lardos. You travel back in time to old farm buildings and flocks of sheep in the hills above the coast. Glorious!
A 3 mile walk from Lindos to the tomb at the tip of the opposite peninsular
A relatively easy walk out from Lindos, around the bay to the peninsular that is capped with a tomb. This is known as Kleoboulos' tomb, the 6th century BC Lindian whose statue is above Lindos, just off the main road. Kleoboulos is recognised as one of the seven sages of ancient Greece.
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 climb from Haraki beach to Feraklos Castle
Feraklos castle stands guard above the village of Haraki. The castle is in ruins but is extensive in size. It is a rough scramble to get into the castle walls but worth the effort in order to admire this site which is the size of a small village. There is an information board in Heraki that details the history and archaeology of the area.
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 country ramble to take in the Paramythia Monastery
A simple and easy ramble to visit the working Paramythia Monastery. The route takes tracks across country from the village of Afandou to the road that leads up to the monastery that nestles in the low hills. One will not be disappointed by this richly decorated monastery and one can take the serenity and peacefulness to rest before the final stretch to the crossroads at Kolympia, having to cross the dry river bed of the Loutanis river where the extensive nine arched bridge has been washed away in recent years.
A 3 mile walk visiting the idyllic Ladiko Bay and Anthony Quinn bay areas.
Ladiko Bay and Anthony Quinn are secluded coves south of Faliraki that some would describe as paradise. It is certainly worth soaking up the delights of these bays before continuing along a challenging cliff side path over to the southern side of Faliraki to where a chapel presides over a picturesque harbour
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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