Wandern: Rodopiou Peninsula Circuit (Tour 33724)

Griechenland / Kreta

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Distance12,3 km Height306 m Way down276 m Duration04:00 h:m Date04.05.2009

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The walk starts in the center of Kolimbari. From the bus stop follow the signs Moni Gonia and Afrata. First you pass the nice fishing harbour. The monastery of Moni Gonia is only about 1 km North from Kolimbari. It is open for visitors in the morning, After the monastery continue the asphalt road along the coast. After a while the road starts to climb inwards to the small village of Afrata. There you’ll find two small tavernas and one supermarket for refreshing after the moderate climb.Turn left and pass the church. Now you will climb slowly in open landscape to the next village Astratigos. About 200 meters after the village turn left on a gravel path. Kolimbaria area is well-known of high-quality olive oil. On both sides the slopes are covered with olive trees. At a T-junction turn left in the direction of the see. You are slowly descending on a concrete track to Grimbiliana where you meet with a asphalt road leading back to Kolimbari.