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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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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, 17 September 2025
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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.
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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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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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Wednesday, 17 September 2025
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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, varying terrains, and historical sites. The return trip can take around 5 hours to cover approximately 8 km, allowing for time to admire the sites and rest.
