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TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2019 – 5.7KM – REMATA – ARNI – KATAKILOS – LUNCH OF LOCAL DISHES
8 October 2019 @ 10:30 am – 4:45 pm
A 5.7 km hike into the green interior of Andros followed by a lunch of local dishes in Katakilos
The hike starts in the forested area of Remata and Arni, passing along the river and streams of the alpine-like interior of Andros. The hike continues upward to enjoy the views towards the fertile valley of Arni and on to the verdant settlement of Katakilos, with lunch of local dishes at the village square.
Lunch of local produce starts at about 2:45pm
At the end of the hike we will reach the Katakilos village square, where local cuisine dishes will be served!
At the end of the meal, at around 4:45pm a bus will be available to take hikers back to BATSI & GAVRIO.
Hike: Remata – Arni – Katakilos
Distance: 5.7km
Difficulty: medium-difficult
Suggested area to stay night before hike : BATSI
Suggested area to stay night of the hike : BATSI
Meeting Times and Meeting Points:
10:30am. BATSI – Seafront Parking
10:50am. Remata at the bridge by the river bed
Departure Time and Place:
4:45pm. Katakilos, village square
Event Prices:
Hike – Free
Lunch of local produce 11.5€
Transport Prices:
See below for transport prices, routes and meeting points.
Hike Transport From BATSI to hike start point and return to BATSI & GAVRIO Return Price 4.5€ |
Hike Transport – start time |
10:30am – from BATSI to REMATA |
Hike Transport – Return Time |
4:45pm.- from Katakilo to BATSI & GAVRIO |
Don’t forget to book Festival Transport in advance on the Registration & Booking Form |
TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE HIKE FROM OTHER PARTS OF THE ISLAND
If you are coming from GAVRIO to join the hike start at BATSI, you can use the
REGULAR KTEL BUS service. PLEASE PURCHASE A TICKET ON THE BUS . Show your FESTIVAL ID to get the reduced fare.
If you are returning to GAVRIO, the SPECIAL FESTIVAL BUS will take you. Don’t forget to book this on the Registration&Booking Form.
If you are coming from and returning to CHORA, ORMOS KORTHI to join the hike start at BATSI, you can use the
REGULAR KTEL BUS service. PLEASE PURCHASE A TICKET ON THE BUS . Show your FESTIVAL ID to get the reduced fare.
Check all available transportation options below :
Direction /Location | REGULAR KTEL BUS Times | (Regular Fare) / Festival Fare |
From GAVRIO (REGULAR KTEL BUS) Pay on Bus | 10:00am. GAVRIO to BATSI (15 minutes duration) | |
Return to GAVRIO SPECIAL FESTIVAL BUS | The Festival Hike Transport will return to GAVRIO after the hike/meal This needs to be pre-booked | |
From CHORA (REGULAR KTEL BUS) Pay on Bus | 8:20am. CHORA to BATSI (45 minutes duration) | |
Return to CHORA (REGULAR KTEL BUS) Pay on Bus | 7:40pm. BATSI to CHORA | |
From ORMOS KORTHI (REGULAR KTEL BUS) Pay on Bus | 8:20am. ORMOS KORTHI to BATSI (1 hour duration) | |
Return to ORMOS KORTHI (REGULAR KTEL BUS) Pay on Bus | 7:40pm – BATSI (Take the CHORA bus…) |
MEETING POINT LOCATIONS AND INFORMATION
Find details of all the Festival Meeting Points here
By participating in any activities or events at the 2nd Andros On Foot Festival you have unconditionally accepted the terms & conditions described in the links below:
Conditions for taking part in hiking
Conditions for participating in other activities of the festival