Salakos and the Butterfly River Walk

Salakos and the Butterfly River Walk

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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Salakos to Kalavarda

Salakos to Kalavarda Beach

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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Salakos to the Summit of Profitis Ilias

Salakos to 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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Salakos to Saint Nikolaos, Fountoukli

Salakos to the church of 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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