As you set out for Ithaca… Back in the old times, before the use of cars, the trails would link different destinations. The shorter and the easier a trail was, it was considered as a good trail. Nowadays, trails are mainly used from hikers. A trail now is considered as good, depending on its richness in
On a hiking Expo with Sifnos Trails In the first days of September 2015, we represented Sifnos island on one of the most famous hiking exhibitions worldwide, the Tour Natur Expo, in Dusseldorf, Germany. After the way-marking of 104 km of hiking trails on this beautiful island, the participation to the Exposition is part of
Trail consulting in the Chinese Alps! In August 2015, we were invited by the China Volkssport Association, as trail consultants, in the region of Kanas, Xinjiang, China. Our visit lasted 8 days. During this time, we hiked trails, we rode on horses, we discovered remote areas and we came in contact with the local Mongolian,
The new website www.sifnostrails.com ! The new website www.sifnostrails.com that we created, is now online! The website is only in English for now. A Greek, a French and a German versions will follow. On the website, we present the 19 officially way-marked trails of the island. On each trail page, you will find pictures, a description
Sifnos Trails: an amazing 100 km to walk! In 2015, the Municipality of Sifnos has asked us to update the trails network of the island. During our first visits, we did realise that the previous way-marking attempts were not uniform, and there were a lot of missing marks. In addition, many routes would start from
International Trails Symposium, Portland, USA In May 2015, we participated at the International Trails Symposium, organised by the American Trails, in Portland (OR), USA. The theme of the Symposium was “Solutions for Success” in planning and managing sustainably a Trails project. The project hosted more than 750 participants from all USA States and from many
On the Trails of Unexplored Kassos isl. In February 2015 we found ourselves in Kasos, fighting against the heavy rain and the wind, in order to discover the long lost paths of the island! At the beginning we were quite uncertain about what we would see. The bad weather and the seasonal “decadence” of Greek
On the “Blue trails” of Amorgos A few months ago, we received an invitation from the Aegialis Hotel & Spa, to visit the island of Amorgos. Thus, in October 2014, after a long but easy boat trip, we reached the port of Aegiali. The next morning, the sunlight revealed an incredible landscape! After the “Greek breakfast”
Prespa lakes: The paths of Nature and History The lakes Prespa are a unique area where Nature and History co-exist in a peacefull way. In co-operation with the Society for the Protection of Prespa, and within the framework of the LIFE “JunEx” programme, we have sign-posted 2 trails in the area. The JunEx programme consists
Sign-posting trails in Antikythera! In August 2014, we have visited the remote island of Antikythera for a 15th consecutive year. Antikythera is 2 hours by boat from any close land, has about 30 inhabitants and is considered to be on of the most remote Greek islands. It is an amazing little island, offering astonishing wild
Serifos: Route #10 is ready! Of all of Serifos’ walking trails, this path surpasses most in natural landscape, geology and history. The trail starts near the picturesque village of Kallitsos and leads up towards the settlement of Ksero Chorio which was destroyed by pirate raids. On the first part of your journey you will pass
Kefalonia: Footpaths in Fiskardo! Working together with the Cultural and Environmental club of Erissos “Asteris”, we have completed, a few weeks ago, the sign-posting of a network of hiking trails in Fiskardo (or Fiscardo), in Kefalonia island. In total, we have sign-posted three trails of 850, 4,7 and 10km. While walking these paths, one can
Research in Syros island Towards the middle of May, we visited Syros island, following an invitation of the Tourism Counsil. The purpose of our visit was to investigate the current state of the paths in Syros, and to produce some advice regarding the enhancement of the hiking network, in order to develop hiking tourism on
Spring in Kythera During Easter 2014, and a few days later, we were on Kythera. At first, we were accompanying about 110 people from two greek hiking clubs. Together, we walked a few paths, we learned the story of the island as well as its myths, ancient and new ones. When the hiking clubs left
At the Pic-nic of “Merimna” Yesterday, April 6th, we have participated as Paths of Greece, to the great Pic Nic organised by the Friends of Merimna Association. In our activity, we worked together with the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature.
“Wet quarries” under the Falakro Mountain A few decades ago, one day, as the workers at the quarries were braking the marbles of the surface, instead of hitting a marble vein, they hit an underwater creek! Soon after, the water filled the quarry, and a new natural lake was born! In proximity to the Taxiarches
Winter Tour in Peloponnisos Once more, we were convinced that Peloponnisos is a top destination, all year round, and for every kind of activity! Within 5 days, with good friends, we enjoyed Olympia, Ancient Messini, Ancient Thouria (the ancient city of Kalamata), Mani, Gytheion, Mt. Parnon, Nafplion, and Mycenae. Paths, visit of archaeological sites, dirt
“Le Vie di Evia” A few days ago, along with our partner Stefanos Kounis, we have visited Evia island. More specificaly, the region between Dirfy and Xirovouni Mts. We walked on hiking and bicycle trails, and we also created some new ones. Our visit took place after the initiative of the local businesses to implement
A video about our work! We have just finalised our first video about our work. You will see pictures and scenes from the research, the mapping, the sign-posting, the guided tours and the educational programmes that we have organised.
World Trails Conference in South Korea In January 2014, we have participated in the 4th World Trails Conference, held in Jeju island in South Korea. The Conference was organised from the World Trail Association, under the auspices of Jeju Olle foundation. Paths of Greece has been invited by the American Trails Association. In the Conference,