Article in BBC Travel The BBC Travel article “The island of Aphrodite’s ancestors”, presents Kythera through an authentic point of view. Through the view of a visitor who lived there a unique experience. The author, Katherine LaGrave, pays special attention to the hiking trails of Kythera. These trails have been organised by Paths of Greece,
Best wishes, with a poem! We wish you a joyful New Year 2014! However, since joy is not entirely a matter of wishes and luck, but it also depends on our personal efforts, we dedicate to you this poem by the Spanish poet Antonio Machado (1875 – 1939): .. .. “Traveler, there is no path”
Talking about paths… in a conference! During the weekend from 7 to 8/12/2013, we took part in a highly interesting conference about the development of the paths of Greece. The conference was organized by the Greek-German Forum (www.grde.eu), and was held in Litochoro, in Olympus mountain. The speakers where greek and German. The Greek speakers
Crossing over Mt Ymittos Towards the end of November 2013, we have completed the creation of a new path leading to the Trypia Spilia cave, in Mount Ymittos. This small section is part of a longer path that connects the small town of Koropi to Glyfada, on the other side of the mountain. The path
Sign-posting in Serifos In the summer of 2013, we have undertook the sign-posting of three hiking trails in Serifos island. The island’s hiking trails network has been previously sign-posted, but the signs became old and needed replacement. The new signs were sponsored by the company MEK Constructions, in collaboration with the Municipality of Serifos. We
An unforgetable day in the Peloponnese A few months ago, I had an amazing trip in the Peloponnese with Julio, my good Mexican friend. It was Julio’s second time in Greece, and we had decided to visit the Peloponnese and Epirus region. Our aim was to get as tired as possible from walks and scenery.
Santorini – Discovering its authentic side During May, we have visited the beautiful island of Santorini to record hiking trails with our GPS. In colaboration with Mr. Kostas Zarokostas, who has undertaken the sign-posting of the paths of Santorini, we have recorder many kilometers of trails in order to produce a map and to enrich
This route is an easy and spectacular walk in the heart of the Sounion National Park. Amongst the sites, you will see the gulch of Chaos, the tunnels of the iron mines of the 20th century and the washing plants of the ancient mines of Lavrion. The trail starts not far from the Agios Constantinos
Breathtaking views on Mount Geraneia This is an excellent trail to escape from Athens on a one-day trip. It offers an amazing view on the gulfs of Corinth and Saronicos, as well as on all the surrounding mountains. This trail starts at Pisia village, climbing the mountain rather steeply at the beginning. Soon though, the
Seeking an anciend Path At the end of February we explored the area called Douka, in Ymittos Mt. in order to trace the ancient Sfitteia road (path) that linked Athens to the Demos of Kropia (today’s Koropi). The area is locked between the peaks Profitis Ilias and Mavrovouni, both belonging to the Ymittos Mt. The
Sign-posting in Mt Paggaio A few days ago, we sign-posted the byzantine path leading to the Monastery of Ikosifoinissa in Mt. Paggaio. The path has been cleared, steps and bridges have been installed and now one can walk safely a 5,7 km long path, from Kormista village to the Monastery. For the sign-posting, we used
Agistri: the green champion of the Saronic gulf We visited the beautiful Agistri island, just an hour’s boat trip from Athens, following the invitation of local businessmen in tourism. Our aim, exploring the possibilities of creating a paths network, in order to enrich the touristic product of the island. Agistri is the greenest Greek island,
Kefalonia: On the paths of Fiskardo Begining of January 2013, we visited a beautiful place in Kefalonia, called Fiskardo. The trip followed an invitation from ASTERIS, an cultural and environmental local organisation. Our aim, discovering and developing a paths network. The paths that we have walked are infinite, the beauty of the place as well.
Monemvasia: Looking for the noblemen’s path Looking for the “lost” path that once linked the Lazaretto to the noblemen’s gate. This gate is located on the western wall, at higher altitude than the main entrance to the old city of Monemvasia. The path will be cleared and sign-posted, thus allowing visitors to avoid walking on
Why should it be done professionally? In Greece, most of the times, the paths are cleared and sign-posted by local mountaineering and hiking associations. The input of these associations is very important, and if Greece has several paths open at the moment, it is in large part thanks to these people. Wherever mountaineering clubs do
Innovation: Use of QR-codes in path signs Because a) we dont like to see many and big signs when we are walking in nature, b) we want people to know what the are looking at when they walk (caves, churches etc.) and c) we are more than cerain that in a few years almost everybody
6 trails sign-posted in Kythera In July 2012, we have completed the sign posting of the first 6 trails in Kythera island. Two years earlier he have undertook the management of the whole Kythera Hiking project, under the auspices of the Kytherian Foundation for Culture and Development (KIPA). The project includes, out of the sign-postings, several