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Hiking weekend in Kythnos

Activity ID : 5422
Easy
1 day 13 hours
03/05/2025
Minimum participation limit 14 years
English, Greek
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Activity Description

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Chora or Mesaria, the capital of Kythnos
  • Accommodation in Merichas
  • Medieval path: Loutra - Oria Castle 
  • Ancient Path: Vryokastro - Ancient Capital
  • Greek Orthodox Church - Old Town - Athens - Old Town - Old Town - Old Town - Old Town
  • Kolona Beach
  • Bathing at the Hot Springs

With a special hiking weekend in Kythnos we will welcome May. The mountains are good in spring but also our islands with their wonderful seas have their grace. Especially when we are talking about a period when the islands do not yet have many tourists.

Kythnos is a small island in the Western Cyclades that is only 2 hours away from Athens and the port of Lavrio by boat. The 1600 or so permanent residents of the island, with their excessive love for it, try to keep its authenticity and not to be spoiled by tourism.  The island's Local guides will lead us to tour the Medieval Path that connects Loutra with the Castle of Oria and the ancient path of Vryokastro - Ancient Capital. The end of each hike will find us swimming in the most famous beaches of the island such as Apokrousi and Kolonas. Of course, our program could not miss the visit to the picturesque town of Kythnos with its wonderful alleys to take our souvenirs.

Program

Day 1

  • 08:30: Departure from the port of Lavrio
  • 10:20: Arrival in Kythnos
  • Check-in at the accommodation
  • 11:00: Departure for Loutra
  • 11:30: Hike along the Medieval Trail : Loutra - Castle of Oria
    (Circular, 6 km, 3 hours, altitude difference 150 meters)

Description

In the northwestern part of the island, on a steep cliff, lies the ruins of the castle of the Medieval capital of Kythnos, the Castle of Oria. An area with a tremendous view of rich flora and fauna and with a special history that has been intertwined through the ages with pirates, kings and beautiful princesses.

Features:

The route starts above the settlement of Loutra giving a magnificent view of the eastern Cyclades. It then climbs up the dirt road until it reaches the junction going north towards the church of Agios Georgios and west towards the Castle. Then you can enjoy the view of the western Aegean Sea and the wild beauty of the landscape until you see the imposing rock with steep cliffs on which the Castle of Oria is built. The Castle of Oria was the seat of the Italian feudal family of the Gozzadini who dominated the island from 1337 to 1617 as vassals of the Venetian Duchy of Naxos. In 1292 Kythnos was plundered by the Catalans and throughout the Venetian and later the Turkish occupation, it suffered greatly from pirate raids.Today, only the ruins of walls and houses remain of the castle, while of the 100 churches it had in its heyday, only the churches of Keraleousa and Agia Triada survive. After the tour and the stories in the Castle, the route continues through the rural areas of the inhabitants with their abundance of fruit, ending at the port of Loutra.

  • 14:30: Bathing in the thermal springs, lunch
  • 18:00: Return to Mericha
  • 20:00: Departure for Chora
  • Free time for walking and eating
  • 22:00: Return to Mericha and rest

Day 2

  • 08:00 - 09:30: Breakfast
  • 09:30: Departure from Mericha by bus to the starting point of the trek
  • 09:45 - 12:30: Hike on the Ancient Trail : Vryokastro Ancient Capital
    (Circular, 6 km, 2 ½ hours, altitude difference 100)

On our hike we will find ourselves at the top of the hill, where the site of the ancient citadel of the island Vryokastro or Rigokastro is located. Crossing the mountain we will have a unique view of the Aegean Sea and the most beautiful beach of the Cyclades, Kolona. The trail reaches the ancient harbour, essentially circling the cape which ends at the beach of Apokrousi. Apokrousi is the largest and one of the most beautiful beaches of Kythnos with tamarisks.

  • 15:00: Return to Mericha
  • Free time for a walk and lunch
  • 16:30: Departure for Lavrio
  • 18:15: Arrival in Lavrion

Cost of participation:

  • Price for Double & Triple: 172€
  • Price for Single room: 262€
  • In case you do not register a roommate or if no roommate of the same sex is found, you will be automatically charged the price of the Single Room.

Event Dates

Starts 03/05/2025 07:45

Included

• All legal taxes
• Planning and implementation of the route
• Ferries
• Transportation by bus on the island
• Local guide
• Fitness coach
• Accommodation in Merichas
• Breakfast
• Return from Kolona by boat
• Snacks for two days
• Group Pharmacy

Not included

• Anything not mentioned above
• Meals and snacks
• Personal expenses
• Transportation from/to the port of Lavrio

Do nοt forget

• Suitcase and clothes for two days
• Daily backpack for our hikes
• Hiking boots or sneakers
• Swimsuit - beach towel
• Powerbank
• Socks
• Spring jacket - cardigan
• 2 short-sleeved shirts (preferably sports)
• Hat - sunglasses - Sunscreen
• Hiking poles (optional)
• Everything you need for your personal hygiene
• Medicines in case of a particular problem
Cancellation policy

Cancellation policy

 

  • Cancellation 14 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
  • Cancellation between 7 and 14 days prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement.
  • Cancellation 7 days or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected.

 

* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.


  •  Many activities are based on the weather, so it is recommended that you contact the company before the activity.
  • It is a good idea to be at the meeting point on time, before the scheduled start time.
  • After your reservation it is enough to give your details to the cooperating company so that you can carry out your activity. However, it is recommended that you have the booking confirmed in digital or printed form.
  • Read the benefits of the activity carefully to avoid possible extra charges from additional optional services.
  • Read the cancellation policy carefully before booking.

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Meeting Point

Region: Laurio, Perifereiaki enotita Anatolikis Attikis

Address: Lavrion Port

Point of activity

Region: Merichas, Kea Kuthnos

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