Eleousa, Dimilia, Fountoukli Circular Hike

Circular walk from Apollona village to the summit of the Mountain of the Seven Doors

This 10.5 km (6.5 mile) circular route offers a perfect blend of mountain woodland full of fragrant pine and cypress, historic villages, and traditional rural life. Along the way, The route rewards hikers with quiet country lanes, traditional churches, the ruins around the Italian-era village square at Eleousa and the peaceful village of Dimilia, ending with the ancient church at Fountoukli.

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Salakos to Saint Nikolaos, Fountoukli

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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Salakos to the Summit of Profitis Ilias

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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