Category: Activity

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 Sfiteia path, according to information, was calmly ascending the slope, crossed the Stavros col and then descended towards Athens. Finding it proved difficult. On the one hand vegetation was very dense. On the other, we believe that older inhabitants of the area used the stones that once hold the ancient path, in order to create cultivation beds on the slope. In several places though, the path is clearly visible. Soon, it will be cleared and sign-posted.

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, the forest covering over 86% of its surface. Walking through the dense pine forest, we have discovered many old paths, today in disuse, due to the rich roads network. In every step, one could hear the birds song, the deep sound of the sea that surrounds Agistri, as well as the forest’s voice, everytime a little gust blows through the trees.

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. By summer 2013, the visitors of Kefalonia will have the opportunity to walk the paths, visiting on foot sites like Throni, Bataria, Foki, the two lighthouses, the Byzantine basilica, agelong olivetrees, the picturesque Tselentata village and other…

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 the road, especially on days of high traffic.