A Circular Walk to the Monastery of Prophet Elias (Pefkos Cross)

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.

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Archangelos Castle and Church

Archangelos Castle and Church

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.

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Monolithos and its Castle

Monolithos Castle

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.

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Walk to Kleoboulos' Tomb

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.

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Haraki and Feraklos Castle

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.

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Lardos Short River Walk

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.

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In Search of the Cave Chapel of Agathi Beach

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.

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Discovering the Chapels of Lardos

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

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Afandou to Kolympia via Paramythia Monastery

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.

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Ladiko Bay, Anthony Quinn Bay and Faliraki

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

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Easy Walk from Pefkos to Lardos

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. The route passes by the Stafilia mountain where the ruins of Lardos castle can be seen looking out across the valley.

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