Cycling Tour with Mountain Bikes at the Castle of Thassos

Ideal cycling tour for intermediate & advanced riders!

Description:

• Our route begins between Skala Marion and the mountainous settlement of "Maries."
• After we set up our bikes and check our equipment, we start with a short ascent of a few kilometers on the rural road. Soon, we pass through the traditional settlement of Maries.
• We leave the pavement and enter the dirt road leading to the village's artificial lake, where we take our first short break. We take a few minutes to see the small waterfall right next to the lake.
• After taking our first photos, we continued our ascent from the foot of Mount Ipsario's western side.
• The first challenging part of the ascent with the electric bikes is completed at 10 km. There, we grasp the endless view of the Thasos mountains unfolding before us.
• The route continues with a pleasant descent towards the village of Kastro.
• This village is considered the old settlement of "Limenaria." There, we make our scheduled stop, for coffee or beer, lasting 45 minutes.
• We meet at "Kostas" traditional tavern, his hospitality rejuvenates the group, and his stories about the village and the wider area of the island are fascinating.
• After we finish our break, we quickly check our equipment and make the necessary adjustments to our bikes so that we can safely start our descent towards Limenaria.
• As soon as we leave the village, the landscape changes quickly. We find ourselves in a forest, composed of tall pines. The route continues and in a few minutes, we reach the Aposolos Waterfall, a nice spot for photos!
• Our route continues downhill, still in the forest, and we cycle along the river, having to cross the river 3-4 times.
• After completing our descent from the forest, the landscape changes again as we approach Limnaria. The route becomes flat and is surrounded by olive trees.
• We complete our route by crossing the harbor of Limnaria and soon returned to the starting point to complete our tour in Kastro.

Important information:

• The tour includes 4-5 hours of cycling and exploring traditional villages, waterfalls, and the Lake of Maries with a local mountain guide.
• Distance: 40 kilometers.
• Difficulty Level 2/5 to 4/5.
• Tour visits: Maries, Lake of Maries, Waterfalls, Kastro Village Tour.
• Price: 90€ per person.