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Friday, 1 August 2025
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A 7 mile walk up to the working monastery Ipseni then onto Glystra Beach
Moni Ipseni is a working female monastery in the hills above Lardos. This really is a journey into another world and something well worth the pilgrimage. The return is along tracks through the forest which then leads down to Glystra beach. A very rewarding walk.
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Tuesday, 28 May 2024
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A relatively easy hike through the mountains from Archipoli to Archangelos
A trail through the mountainous area between the village of Archipoli and Archangelos. Relatively easy walking through most of the trail with spectacular views and a drink at the Mules Brew brewery to finish the walk
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Sunday, 18 February 2024
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Extensive hike to the secluded Fourni beach
An extensive hike to Fourni Beach, taking in the coastline with spectacular views. This is a challenging walk and the return route is by road although there is supposedly a path directly back from the beach, it is certainly not easy to access.
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Wednesday, 24 January 2024
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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.
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Saturday, 18 November 2023
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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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Monday, 6 November 2023
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A fairly simple walk along dirt tracks and paths between Monolithos and Siana
Siana (Σιάνα) has a lot to offer the visitor including the magnificent church of Saint Panteleimonas (Αγίου Παντελεήμονα) and a museum in the former church building. This walk provides a rural route that connects Monolithos to Siana to provide a full days walking and sightseeing.
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Saturday, 1 April 2023
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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 mountain known as Profitis Ilias. The mountain side is the location of the reputed Mussolini's Villa which is now a dilapidated ruin. with outstanding views from the summit it is worth persevering over the more strenuous final climb to the top.
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Wednesday, 1 March 2023
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A straight forward walk along well defined tracks from Salakos to the coast at Kalavarda
A walk through the hills from Salakos to Kalavarda village and onto the beach. This is over a 10km hike in one direction but the views are amazing and the terrain is more rolling than climbing.
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Tuesday, 7 February 2023
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A straight forward walk along broad tracks that directly link Salakos and the area of Fountoukli
This extensive but easy going hike follows a track through the hills from the village of Salakos to the medieval church of Saint Nikolaos, Fountoukli (Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Νικολάου Φουντουκλί)
which is renowned for its medieval interior artwork. There is a Taverna close to church which is open out of season (September to May) and makes a perfect place for refreshment.
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Saturday, 14 January 2023
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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.
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Saturday, 30 July 2022
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A days hike from Massari to the Garoura Dam and reservoir and onwards to Lardos
At 13 miles this is a lengthy full days hike to the Gadoura reservoir. This takes a lot of stamina and one needs to take plenty of supplies as there is no place for refreshments along the way. Despite this the effort is well worth it, being rewarded by unique Rhodian scenes of the deep blue reservoir backdropped by the distant mountains
