Andros On Foot Festival

MONDAY 7 OCTOBER 2019 – 7KM – BATSI TO AGIOS PETROS – TOWER VISIT – LUNCH OF LOCAL PRODUCE
2019-10-07 10:30 - 17:15 (Europe/Moscow)
A 7km Hike from Batsi to the Agia Kastro Monastery and on to Agios Petros ancient tower. A feast at Agios Petros spring hosted by the Agios Petros Cultural Association followed by a guided tour of this Hellenic period tower.

The hike starts from the sea-front parking in Batsi with a climb to the Agia Kastro monastery with wonderful sea views towards the western coastline. We will make a short stop for a visit to the monastery and then continue upwards to the mountain settlement of Agios Petros, where there is an impressive view of Gavrio bay.

The hike ends under the plane tree by the spring in Agios Petros village square where a lunch of local dishes and music will be provided by the Agios Petros Cultural Association.

Lunch will start at around 3pm.

After lunch at around 4:30pm a short descent from the village to Agios Petros Tower for a short tour of this Hellenic Period construction then return by coach to Gavrio & Batsi around 5:15pm.

Hike: Monastery of Agia-Ano Agios Petros Distance : 7km, Difficulty : Medium-Difficult

Suggested area to stay night before hike: Batsi or Gavrio

Suggested area to stay night of hike : Batsi or Gavrio

Cick to see accommodation providers giving special rates to registered Festival members!

For a full list accommodation, food and other partners who help us maintain the paths click here!

Meeting Time & Place:

10:30am – BATSI Seafront parking

Departure Time & Place:

5.15pm Agios Petros Tower

Activity Prices:

Hike – Free

Lunch of local dishes – 11.5€

Transport Prices

See below for transport prices, routes and meeting points.

HIKE TRANSPORTReturn from Agios Petros to Gavro & Batsi Price 2.5€ Departs – 5:15pm

TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE HIKE FROM OTHER PARTS OF THE ISLAND

If you are coming from or returing to the hike from GAVRIO, CHORA, ORMOS KORTHI you will be able to use the reguular KTEL bus service. PURCHASE YOUR TICKET ON THE BUS. Show your Festival ID to get the reduced fare.

Direction/LocationREGULAR KTEL BUS SERVICETimes(Regular Fare) / Festival FareFromGavrio 10:00AM – GAVRIO to BATSI(15 mins duration ) (2€) / 1€ Return toGAVRIO The Festival Hike Transport willreturn to GAVRIO after the hike/mealThis needs to be pre-bookedFromCHORA8:20am – CHORA to BATSI(45 minutes duration)(4€) / 2€Return toCHORA 7:40pm – BATSIto CHORA (4€) / 2€fromORMOSKORTHI 8.20am – ORMOS KORTHI to BATSI (Approx. 1 hour duration) (4.5€) / 3€Return to ORMOSKORTHI 7:40pm – BATSIto ORMOS KORTHI (4.5€) / 3€

MEETING POINT LOCATIONS AND INFORMATION

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ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ 7 Οκτωβριου 2019 - ΠΕΖΟΠΟΡΙΑ 7km ΜΠΑΤΣΙ - ΜΟΝΗ ΑΓΙΑΣ - ΑΝΩ ΑΓΙΟΣ ΠΕΤΡΟΣ - ΠΥΡΓΟΣ. ΞΕΝΑΓΗΣΗ ΣΤΟ ΠΥΡΓΟ & ΠΑΝΗΓΥΡΙ ΣΤΗΝ ΠΗΓΗ ΑΠΟ ΤΟΝ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΤΙΚΌ ΣΥΛΛΟΓΟ ΑΓ. ΠΕΤΡΟΥ
2019-10-07 10:30 - 17:15
Πεζοπορία 7km από τον Όρμο του Μπατσιού στο Καστρομονάστηρο της Αγίας και τον πύργο του Αγίου Πέτρου, ξενάγηση στον ελληνιστικό πύργο & πανηγύρι στη πηγή του Αγίου Πέτρου από τον Πολιτιστικό Σύλλογο Αγίου Πέτρου

Συναντιόμαστε στον γραφικό παραθαλάσσιο οικισμό του Μπατσίου όπου και ξεκινάει η πεζοπορία μας από το parking. Ανηφορίζουμε προς τη Μονή Αγίας απολαμβάνοντας υπέροχες θέες προς τη δυτική ακτογραμμή. Μικρή παράκαμψη και επίσκεψη στη Μονή Αγίας. Στη συνέχεια ανηφορίζουμε προς τον γραφικό ορεινό οικισμό του Αγίου Πέτρου

Γεύμα με τοπικά προϊόντα και πανηγυράκι ξεκινά περίπου στις 15.00′

Η πεζοπορία μας καταλήγει στη γραφική πλατεία του Αγίου Πέτρου με τον πλάτανο και τη πηγή όπου και θα απολαύσουμε τη φροντίδα του Πολιτιστικού Συλλόγου Αγίου Πέτρου με τοπικά πιάτα και μουσική.

Ακολουθεί μικρή κατάβαση και ξενάγηση στον Ελληνιστικό πύργο του Αγίου Πέτρου γύρω στις 16.30 και στη συνέχεια επιστροφή με πούλμαν στο Γαύριο & το Μπατσί γύρω στις 17.15

Πεζοπορία : Μονή Αγίας-Άνω Άγιος Πέτρος Απόσταση : 7km, Βαθμός δυσκολίας : μεσαία-δύσκολη

Προτεινόμενη διαμονή τη προηγούμενη βραδιά : περιοχή Μπατσίου ή Γαυρίου

Προτεινόμενη διαμονή την ίδια βραδιά : περιοχή Μπατσίου ή Γαυρίου

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Ώρα & σημείο συνάντησης & έναρξης πεζοπορίας :

10.30 πμ.- Μπατσί, παραθαλάσσιο parking

Ώρες – σημείο αναχώρησης επιστροφής:

5.15 μμ. Άγιος Πέτρος, πύργος

Τιμές Δραστηριοτήτων:

Πεζοπορία – Δωρεάν

Γεύμα τοπικών προϊόντων – 11.5€

Τιμές Μετακινήσεων:

Μεταφορές: δείτε παρακάτω αναλυτικά τις τιμές ανά μετακίνηση μαζί με τα σημεία και ώρες συνάντησης

Μετακινήσεις ΠΕΖΟΠΟΡΙΑΣ επιστροφή από Άγιο Πέτρο σε σημείο συνάντησης Μπατσίου & Γαύριο Ενιαία τιμή (€) 2,5 Ώρες – σημεία συνάντησης μετακινήσεων Επιστροφή από/προς ….στις…. 5.15μμ.- από πύργο Αγίου Πέτρου- Γαύριο-Μπατσί

Μετακινήσεις από άλλα μέρη του νησιού

Αν ερχόσαστε στην αφετηρία της πεζοπορίας στο Γαύριο, από άλλα μέρη του νησιού (Γαύριο, Χώρα ή Κόρθι) ή επιστρέφετε σε αυτά, η μετακίνηση σας μπορεί να εξυπηρετηθεί από τα τακτικά δρομολόγια του ΚΤΕΛ. Δείτε τα παρακάτω :

! Για την επιστροφή σας από το τέλος της πεζοπορίας, του γεύματος & της ξενάγησης (Άγιος Πέτρος) προς Μπατσί & Γαύριο έχουμε κανονίσει έκτακτα δρομολόγια. Σημειώσατε ότι για τη πραγματοποίηση των έκτακτων δρομολογίων απαιτείται η κράτηση θέσης στα δρομολόγια αυτά στη φόρμα εγγραφής και κρατήσεων του Φεστιβάλ.

Σας ενδιαφέρει μετακίνηση από & προς ΤΑΚΤΙΚΑ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΚΤΕΛ (ΠΡΟΣ/ΑΠΟ σημείο συνάντησης)Αναχώρηση από/προςκανονική τιμή (€) / ειδική τιμή Φεστιβάλαπό ΓαύριοΤΑΚΤΙΚΟ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΟ ΚΤΕΛ 10.00 πμ. – Γαύριο προς Μπατσί(διάρκεια 15 λεπτά περίπου) 2€– 1€ επιστροφή προς ΓαύριοΕΚΤΑΚΤΟ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΟ ΦΕΣΤΙΒΑΛ δείτε τη ενσωματωμένη στις μετακινήσεις της πεζοπορίας από Χώρα ΤΑΚΤΙΚΟ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΟ ΚΤΕΛ 8.20 πμ. – Χώρα προς Μπατσί (διάρκεια 45 λεπτά περίπου)4€– 2€επιστροφήπρος Χώρα ΤΑΚΤΙΚΟ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΟ ΚΤΕΛ 7.30μμ.- από Γαύριο-Μπατσίπρος Χώρα 4€-2€από Όρμο Κορθίου ΤΑΚΤΙΚΟ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΟ ΚΤΕΛ 8.20 πμ. – Όρμο Κορθίου προς Μπατσί (διάρκεια 1 ώρα περίπου) 4,5€– 3€επιστροφή προς Όρμο Κορθίου ΤΑΚΤΙΚΟ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΟ ΚΤΕΛ 7.30μμ.- από Γαύριο προς Όρμο Κορθίου 4,5€– 3€

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προηγούμενη μέρα - 6 Oct

επόμενη μέρα - 8 Oct

H συμμετοχή στις δράσεις του 2ου Andros on Foot Festival σημαίνει
ανεπιφύλακτη αποδοχή των όρων & προϋποθέσεων που περιγράφονται στους
συνδέσμους παρακάτω :

Όροι συμμετοχής στις πεζοπορίες

Όροι συμμετοχής στις λοιπές δράσεις του Φεστιβάλ

ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ 6 ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΥ 2019 - ΠΕΖΟΠΟΡΙΑ 8,9km ΜΠΑΤΣΙ - ΠΛΑΚΩΤΟΣ ΔΡΟΜΟΣ - ΑΠΡΟΒΑΤΟ - ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑ ΚΟΥΤΣΙ. ΓΙΟΡΤΗ των ψαράδων ΑΠΟ ΤΟ ΣΥΛΛΟΓΟ ΠΑΛΑΙΟΠΟΛΗΣ. ΞΕΝΑΓΗΣΗ ΣΤΟ ΑΡΧΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΟ ΜΟΥΣΕΙΟ ΤΗΣ ΠΑΛΑΙΟΠΟΛΗΣ & ΣΤΗΝ ΑΡΧΑΙΑ ΑΚΡΟΠΟΛΗ
2019-10-06 10:30 - 19:00
Πεζοπορία 8,9 km με εντυπωσιaκές θέες προς τη Δυτική ακτογραμμή από τα ορεινά ξεκινώντας από το Μπατσί προς το γραφικό οικισμό του Απροβάτου με την εύφορη βαθμιδωτή κοιλάδα και τη παρθένα παραλία Κούτσι. Γιορτή των ψαράδων στο θέατρο της Παλαιόπολης από τον Πολιτιστικό Σύλλογο Παλαιόπολης. Ξενάγηση στο αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο και στην αρχαία ακρόπολη.

Η πεζοπορία μας ξεκινά από το γραφικό παραθαλάσιο οικισμό του Μπατσίου Ανηφορίζοντας τον παλαιό λιθόστρωτο “Πλακωτό δρόμο” προς τους πρόποδες της κεντρικής οροσειράς της Κουβάρας απολαμβάνουμε τις εντυπωσιακές θέες προς τη δυτική ακτογραμμή από τα ορεινά για να φτάσουμε στον γραφικό αγροτικό οικισμό του Άνω Απροβάτου. Συνεχίζουμε κατηφορίζοντας προς την παρθένα παραλία Κούτσι όπου θα έχουμε την ευκαιρία να κολυμπήσουμε ! Μετά τη στάση θα ανηφορίσουμε προς το κεντρικό δρόμο όπου πουλμανάκι θα μας μεταφέρει στον σκαλωτό οικισμό της Παλαιόπολης, για 1000 χρόνια πρωτεύουσα του νησιού κατά την αρχαιότητα καταλήγοντας στο ανοικτό θέατρο δίπλα στο Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο.

Γεύμα στη γιορτή των ψαράδων από το Σύλλογο Παλαιόπολης ξεκινά περίπου στις 15.00′

στο τέλος του γεύματος γύρω στις 17.00 θα ξεναγηθούμε στο Μουσείο της Παλαιόπολης και στην αρχαία Ακρόπολη.

Γύρω στις 19.00 επιστροφή με έκτακτο δρομολόγιο του Φεστιβάλ σε Μπατσί & Γαύριο. Επιστροφή σε Χώρα & Όρμο Κορθίου με τακτικά δρομολόγια του ΚΤΕλ, δείτε παρακάτω λεπτομέρειες για ώρες & τιμές.

Πεζοπορία : Μπατσί-Απροβάτου-παραλία Κούτσι, Απόσταση : 8,9km, Βαθμός δυσκολίας : μεσαία-δύσκολη

Προτεινόμενη διαμονή τη προηγούμενη βραδιά : περιοχή Μπατσίου ή Γαυρίου

Προτεινόμενη διαμονή την ίδια βραδιά : περιοχή Μπατσίου ή Γαυρίου

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Ώρα & σημείο συνάντησης & έναρξης πεζοπορίας :

10.30 πμ.- Μπατσί, παραθαλάσσιο parking

Ώρες – σημείο αναχώρησης επιστροφής:

7.00 μμ. Παλαιόπολη, Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο

Τιμές Δραστηριοτήτων:

Πεζοπορία – Δωρεάν

Γεύμα γιορτής ψαράδων- 12.5€

Τιμές Μετακινήσεων:

Μεταφορές: δείτε παρακάτω αναλυτικά τις τιμές ανά μετακίνηση μαζί με τα σημεία και ώρες συνάντησης

Μετακινήσεις ΠΕΖΟΠΟΡΙΑΣ Ενιαία τιμή (€) 2 Ώρες – σημεία συνάντησης μετακινήσεων Αναχώρηση από/προς…. στις…από τέλος πεζοπορίας προς σημείο γεύματος – από Απροβάτου-Παλαιόπολη από τέλος γεύματος προς σημείο ξενάγησης: από Παλαιόπολη στην αρχαία ακρόπολη

Μετακινήσεις από άλλα μέρη του νησιού

Αν ερχόσαστε στην αφετηρία της πεζοπορίας στο Μπατσί, από άλλα μέρη του νησιού (Γαύριο, Χώρα ή Κόρθι) η μετακίνηση σας μπορεί να εξυπηρετηθεί από τα τακτικά δρομολόγια του ΚΤΕΛ.

! Για την επιστροφή σας από το τέλος της πεζοπορίας (Παλαιόπολη) προς Μπατσί & Γαύριο έχουμε κανονίσει έκτακτα δρομολόγια. Σημειώσατε ότι για τη πραγματοποίηση των έκτακτων δρομολογίων απαιτείται η κράτηση θέσης στα δρομολόγια αυτά στη φόρμα εγγραφής και κρατήσεων του Φεστιβάλ.

! Για την επιστροφή σας από το τέλος της πεζοπορίας (Παλαιόπολη) προς Χώρα ή Όρμο Κορθίου η μετακίνηση σας μπορεί να εξυπηρετηθεί από τα τακτικά δρομολόγια του ΚΤΕΛ που διέρχονται από την Παλαιόπολη περίπου γύρω στις 7.50μμ.

Δείτε όλες τις δυνατότητες μετακινήσεων παρακάτω :

Σας ενδιαφέρει μετακίνηση από & προς ΤΑΚΤΙΚΑ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΚΤΕΛ (ΠΡΟΣ/ΑΠΟ σημείο συνάντησης)Αναχώρηση από/προςκανονική τιμή (€) / ειδική τιμή Φεστιβάλαπό ΓαύριοΤΑΚΤΙΚΟ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΟ ΚΤΕΛ10.00 πμ. – Γαύριο προς Μπατσί(διάρκεια 15 λεπτά περίπου)2€– 1€επιστροφή προς Γαύριο & ΜπατσίΕΚΑΚΤΟ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΟ ΦΕΣΤΙΒΑΛ7.00μμ- Παλαιόπολη-Μπατσί-Γαύριο2€ από Χώρα ΤΑΚΤΙΚΟ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΟ ΚΤΕΛ 8.20 πμ. – Χώρα προς Mπατσί (διάρκεια 45 λεπτά περίπου)4€– 2€επιστροφήπρος Χώρα ΤΑΚΤΙΚΟ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΟ ΚΤΕΛ 7.40μμ.- από Μπατσί προς Χώρα 4€-2€από Όρμο Κορθίου ΤΑΚΤΙΚΟ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΟ ΚΤΕΛ 8.20 πμ. – Όρμο Κορθίου προς Μπατσί (διάρκεια 1 ώρα περίπου) 4,5€– 3€επιστροφή προς Όρμο Κορθίου ΤΑΚΤΙΚΟ ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΟ ΚΤΕΛ 7.40μμ.- από Μπατσί προς Όρμο Κορθίου(το ίδιο δρομολόγιο προς Χώρα με αλλαγή λεωφορείου στη Σταυροπέδα) 4,5€– 3€

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προηγούμενη μέρα - 5 Oct

επόμενη μέρα - 7 Oct

H συμμετοχή στις δράσεις του 2ου Andros on Foot Festival σημαίνει
ανεπιφύλακτη αποδοχή των όρων & προϋποθέσεων που περιγράφονται στους
συνδέσμους παρακάτω :

Όροι συμμετοχής στις πεζοπορίες

Όροι συμμετοχής στις λοιπές δράσεις του Φεστιβάλ

SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 – 8.9KM – BATSI – PLAKOTOS ROUTE – APROVATO – KOUTSI BEACH – FISHERMEN’S FEAST AT PALEOPOLIS - GUIDED TOUR OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM & A VISIT TO THE ANCIENT ACROPOLIS
2019-10-06 10:30 - 19:00
A hike of 8.9 km with spectacular views to the west coastline from the mountains above. The hike travels from Batsi to Koutsi beach followed by a fishermen’s feast at Paleopolis the ancient capital of Andros. After the meal there will be a guided visit of the Paleopolis Archaelogical Museum and a visit to the Ancient Acropolis of Paleopolis

The hike starts from the picturesque seaside village of Batsi. Taking the old paved “Plakotos route” to the foothills of the central Kouvara mountain range, we will enjoy the spectacular views towards the western coastline. From there to the delightful rural settlement of Ano Aprovato where we descend to the un-spoilt Koutsi beach. At the beach, there will be an opportunity to swim for those who want to. After a stop at the beach, we will return to the road above where a bus will take us to the terraced village of Paleopolis, the ancient capital of the island for 1000 years,the capital of the island in antiquity, ending in the open theater next to the Archaeological Museum.

Lunch of local dishes, prepared by the Paleopolis Association, begins around 15:00pm.

At the end of the meal, at around 17:00pm, there will be a tour of the Paleopolis Archaeological museum & a short visit at the Ancient Acropolis of Paleopolis

At the end of the tour at around 19:00pm special Festival bus will be available to take hikers back to Batsi and Gavrio. For those that wish to return to Chora or Ormos Korthi the regular KTEL bus passes from Paleopolis around 19.50′. Check all available transport options below.

Hike: Batsi-Aprovato-Koutsi BeachDistance: 8.9kmDifficulty: medium-difficult

Suggested area to stay night before hike : BATSI or GAVRIO

Suggested area to stay night of hike : BATSI or GAVRIO

Cick to see accommodation providers giving special rates to registered Festival members!

For a full list accommodation, food and
other partners who help us maintain the paths click here!

Meeting Time and Place:

10:30am BATSI seafront parking

Departure Time and Place:

7:00pm Paleopolis, Archaeology Museum

Event Prices:

Hike – Free

Lunch of local produce – 12.5€

Transport Prices:

See below for transport prices, routes and meeting points.

Hike Transport Single Price 2€ Hike Transport – during the dayFestival transport will bring youfrom the hike end in Aprovatouto the lunch in Paleopolis and thenfrom Paleopolis to the Ancient Acropolis.

TRANSPORT TO AND FROM OTHER PARTS OF THE ISLAND

If you are coming from GAVRIO, 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.

At the end of the hike and meal in Paleopolis the SPECIAL FESTIVAL BUS will take you back to Batsi and Gavrio.Don’t forget to book this on the Registration&Booking Form.

! If you wish to return at the end of the hike and meal from Paleopolis to Chora or Ormos Korthi, you can use the REGULAR KTEL BUS service. The bus is expected to go through Paleopolis around 19.50′. PLEASE PURCHASE A TICKET ON THE BUS. Show your FESTIVAL ID to get the reduced fare.

Direction/Location REGULAR KTEL BUSTimes (Regular Fare/ Festival Fare From GAVRIO (REGULAR KTEL BUS)Pay on Bus 10:00am. GAVRIO to BATSI(15 minutes duration)2€ – 1€Return toGAVRIO(SPECIAL FESTIVAL BUS)7:00pm. PALEOPOLIS to BATSI & GAVRIO2€ From CHORA (REGULAR KTEL BUS)Pay on Bus 8:20am. CHORA to BATSI(45 minutes duration)4€ – 2€Returning to CHORA (REGULAR KTEL BUS)Pay on Bus 7:40pm. BATSI to CHORA 4€ -2€From ORMOSKORTHI (REGULAR KTEL BUS)Pay on Bus 8:20am. ORMOS KORTHI to BATSI (1 hour duration) 4,5€ – 3€Return toORMOS KORTHI (REGULAR KTEL BUS)Pay on Bus 7:40pm. BATSI to CHORA (Take CHORA bus and change at STAVROPEDA) 4,5€ – 3€

MEETING POINT LOCATIONS AND INFORMATION

Find details of all the Festival Meeting Points here

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Go To 5 Oct

Go To 7 Oct

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

Σάββατο 5 Οκτωβρίου 2019 - πεζοπορία 6,4km Αμόλοχος-Φρουσαίοι & γεύμα με παραδοσιακά προϊόντα της Βορείου Άνδρου από τη κοινότητα Μακροταντάλου !
2019-10-05 10:15 - 17:30 | οικισμός Αμολόχου- μυλοχώρι Φρουσαίων, Γαύριο, φούρνοι, Andros, Ελλάδα
11 October 2019

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10:30 am

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5:30 pm

Μια όμορφη πεζοπορία 6,4km που περνά από παλαιούς νερόμυλους και το μεσημέρι τοπική κουζίνα και προϊόντα της βορείου Άνδρου από την τοπική κοινότητα Μακροταντάλου

Μεταφερόμαστε με πούλμαν στον ορεινό οικισμό του Αμολόχου στη Βόρεια Άνδρου, βίγλα του Κάβο Ντόρο. Η πεζοπορία μας ξεκινά κατηφορίζοντας τη κατάφυτη κοιλάδα περνώντας από τις διάσπαρτες ενορίες του Αμόλοχου με τα παλαιά πέτρινα οικήματα και τα λιόνδεδρα. Φτάνουμε στην υπέροχη κοίτη του ποταμού των Φρουσαίων και συνεχίζουμε παράλληλα με τη ρεματιά. Περνάμε από τα εντυπωσιακά ερείπια νερόμυλων που συνδέονται με αλυσιδωτό σύστημα ύδρευσης, το παλαιό μυλοχώρι των Φρουσαίων, κινούμενοι ανάμεσα σε οργιαστική βλάστηση και μικρούς καταρράκτες. Η πεζοπορία μας καταλήγει στο ξωκλήσι της Αγίας Ειρήνης Χρυσοβαλάντου.

Γεύμα με τοπικά προϊόντα της περιοχής ξεκινά περίπου στις 15.00′

Στο τέλος της πεζοπορίας μεταφερόμαστε με πούλμαν στο γεύμα με τα γευστικά προϊόντα της περιοχής & το παζάρι παραδοσιακών προϊόντων τους παραγωγούς του Μακροταντάλου !

Πεζοπορία : Αμόλοχος Φρουσαίοι,

Απόσταση : 6,4km, Βαθμός δυσκολίας : μεσαία-δύσκολη

Προτεινόμενη διαμονή τη προηγούμενη βραδιά : περιοχή Γαυρίου

Προτεινόμενη διαμονή την ίδια βραδιά : περιοχή Γαυρίου

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Ώρα & σημείο συνάντησης για μετάβαση στην έναρξη της πεζοπορίας :

10.15 πμ.- Λιμάνι Γαυρίου, φούρνοι

Ώρες – σημείο αναχώρησης επιστροφής:

5.00 μμ. Καλυβάρι

Τιμές Δραστηριοτήτων:

Πεζοπορία – Δωρεάν

Γεύμα τοπικών προϊόντων – 12.5€

Τιμές Μετακινήσεων:

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Hike TransportFrom Gavrio to the start of the hike & return to Gavrio at the end of the day’s events Return Price 3.5€Outward Journey10:15 am – Gavrio Bakery Meeting Point to AmolochosReturn Journey 5:00 pm – Varidi to Gavrio

Μετακινήσεις από άλλα μέρη του νησιού

Αν ερχόσαστε στην αφετηρία της πεζοπορίας στο Γαύριο, από άλλα μέρη του νησιού (Μπατσί, Χώρα ή Κόρθι) ή επιστρέφετε σε αυτά, η μετακίνηση σας μπορεί να εξυπηρετηθεί από τα τακτικά δρομολόγια του ΚΤΕΛ. Δείτε τα παρακάτω :

Location/DirectionRegular KTEL Bus ServiceDeparture from / toRegular Fare / Festival FareFrom Batsi9:00am – Batsi to Gavrio(Duration 15 minutes)2€ / 1€Return toBatsi 7:30pm – Gavrio to Batsi2€ / 1€ From Chora8:20am – Chora to Gavrio(Duration 1 hour)4€ / 2€Returnto Chora 7:30pm – Gavrio to Chora4€ / 2€FromOrmos Korthi 8:20pm – Ormos Korthi to Gavrio(Duration 1hour 10 minutes) 4.5€ / 3€Return toOrmosKorthi 7.30pm – from Gavrioto Ormos Korthi 4.5€ / 3€

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H συμμετοχή στις δράσεις του 2ου Andros on Foot Festival σημαίνει ανεπιφύλακτη αποδοχή των όρων & προϋποθέσεων που περιγράφονται στους συνδέσμους παρακάτω :

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SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER 2019 – 6.4KM – AMOLOCHOS THROUGH THE WATERMILLS OF FROUSEI TO MAKROTANTALO – LUNCH OF LOCAL PRODUCE
2019-10-05 10:15 - 17:30 | οικισμός Αμολόχου- μυλοχώρι Φρουσαίων, Γαύριο, φούρνοι, Andros, Ελλάδα
11 October 2019

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10:30 am

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5:30 pm

A beautiful 6km hike through a valley of ruined watermills followed by a lunch local cuisine and local produce from northern Andros provided by the local community of Makrotantalo.

From the meeting point,
we will travel by coach to the mountain village of Amolochos in Northern
Andros. The hike begins by descending the overgrown valley through the
scattered settlements of Amolochos with old stone houses and olive trees. At
the end of the descent, we arrive at the beautiful riverbed of the Frousei
River and continue alongside the river passing impressive ruined watermills
which took their power from a channelled water system. The hike passes through
a variety of stunning river landscapes and a number of small waterfalls. The
hike ends around 15:00 at the at the chapel of Agios Irini Chrysovalantou.

At the end of the hike, coaches will transfer hikers from the hike endpoint to Kalivari for a lunch provided by the Kalivari community!

Lunch of local produce of the area begins around 3:00pm

Hike : Amolochos, Frousei

Distance : 6,4km, Difficulty : Medium-Difficult

Suggested area to stay the night before hike : Gavrio area

Suggested area to stay night of hike : Gavrio area

Cick to see accommodation providers giving special rates to registered Festival members!

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Meeting Time and Place

10:15 am – Gavrio – Outside the Bakery

Departure Time and Place (after Hike and Meal)

5:00 pm – Kalivari to Gavrio

EVENT Prices:

Hike – Free

Lunch of local produce – 12.5€

Transport Prices:

See below for transport prices, routes and meeting points

Hike TransportFrom Gavrio to the start of the hike & return to Gavrio at the end of the day’s events Return Price 3.5€Outward Journey10:15 am – Gavrio Bakery Meeting Point to AmolochosReturn Journey 5:00 pm – Varidi to Gavrio

TRANSPORT TO AND FROM GAVRIO FROM OTHER PARTS OF THE ISLAND

The hike transport to and from Gavrio has been timed to allow hikers coming from other parts of the island to take the local KTEL bus (from Ormos Korthi, Chora, Batsi) to arrive in time for the departure in the morning and then return home by the local KTEL bus service from Gavrio after the Hike transport drops them off. Show your Festival ID for a reduced fare. Pay on the bus.

Location/DirectionRegular KTEL Bus ServiceDeparture from / toRegular Fare / Festival FareFrom Batsi9:00am – Batsi to Gavrio(Duration 15 minutes)2€ / 1€Return toBatsi 7:30pm – Gavrio to Batsi2€ / 1€ From Chora8:20am – Chora to Gavrio(Duration 1 hour)4€ / 2€Returnto Chora 7:30pm – Gavrio to Chora4€ / 2€FromOrmos Korthi 8:20pm – Ormos Korthi to Gavrio(Duration 1hour 10 minutes) 4.5€ / 3€Return toOrmosKorthi 7.30pm – from Gavrioto Ormos Korthi 4.5€ / 3€

MEETING POINT LOCATIONS AND INFORMATION

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2019-05-23 08:00 - 17:00

ARCHIVE -- SUNDAY 28 OCTOBER 2018 - 5km - LIVADIA CIRCULAR ROUTE
2018-10-28 09:45
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A 5 km hike on the lush circular Livadia route. Tour & snack at Liokitra Estate in Livadia..
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Meeting time: 9.45 am – Meeting point: Chora, Vogiatzidis building
From Chora we will walk through the Livadia neighbourhood, past manicured estates surrounded by elegent high walls and under the arched bridge to the river bed of the Megalo river. The circular route returns to Chora via Pera Chorio . Finally we visit the gardens of Mrs Efis Raptakis for a tour of the orchards and light supper.
Τicket Prices:
Hike – Free
Snack – €7.5

Hike: Livadia, circular route, Distance: 5km, Difficulty: medium
Transport :
No transport required

Suggested areas for overnight stay:
Night before hike : Chora
Night of hike : Chora
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ARCHIVE - SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER - 6km -CHORA - YPSILOS - LAMIRA – MENITES.
2018-10-27 09:45
A 6 km from Chora through the scenic hamlets of Ypsilos, Lamira, Mesa Vourio and Menites. Appetizers and a hog roast at the Menites Association community centre.
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Meeting time: 9.45 am – Meeting point: Chora, Vogiatzidis building
The hike starts from the capital of Andros, Chora, then heads for the Lourio river ascending to the picturesque Ypsilos village. It follows a section of the route along beautiful lanes through Lamira and Mesa Vouni, past neat houses with lovely gardens and springs. Then we walk along a wooded section with splendid views towards the valleys of Messaria and Menites. The hike ends in the lush settlement of the Menites with the famous springs.
At the end of the hike we share in the celebratory hog roast with traditional foods, hosted by the Menites Association.
Ticket Prices :
Hike – Free
Hog roast – €11,5
Transport – €1,8

Hike : Chora -Ypsilos – Lamira – Menites, Distance: 6km, Difficulty: medium-difficult
Transport :
1) From Menites to Chora at the end of the event

Suggested areas for overnight stay:
Night before hike : Chora
Night of hike : Chora
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ARCHIVE -- Friday 26 October 2018 - 8km - ORMOS KORTHI - KOCHYLOU – EPANO KASTRO – DIPOTAMATA - SYNETI FOLKLORE MUSEUM
2018-10-26 09:45
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An 8 km hike in South Andros from Korthi Bay through Kochylou, the Epano Kastro (Upper Castle) and the valley of Dipotamata. A tour of the Upper Castle and at the end of the hike a visit to the Syneti Folk Museum with refreshments of local produce in Syneti.
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Meeting time: 9.45 am Meeting point: Korthi Bay, seafront roundabout at the entrance to town
The hike starts from the scenic town of Ormos Korthi, heading for the Korthi river, and then ascending to Rogo and the wonderful settlement of Kochylou. Depending on the weather, we are planning take a 2km detour to the Upper Castle and a guided tour of the archaeological site. After this, returning to the central route we will walk through the impressive valley of Dipotamata with its stunning watermills and arched bridge.
At the end of the hike, we travel with a coach to the village of Syneti for refreshments of local produce followed by a visit to the Folklore Museum of Syneti
Return by coach from Syneti to Chora.
Ticket Prices:
Hiking – Free
Guided tours & museum visit- Free
Snack of local products – € 7,5
Transport – € 3

Hike :Ormos Korthi – Kochylou, – Epano Kastro – Dipotamata, Distance : 6+2km, Difficulty: medium-difficult
Transport :
1) From Dipotamata to Syneti
2) From Syneti to Chora

Suggested areas for overnight stay:
Night before hike : Korthi
Night of hike : Chora
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ARCHIVE - Thursday 25 OCTOBER - 6.4km - TROMARCHIA CIRCULAR ROUTE & LUNCH OF LOCAL PRODUCE
2018-10-25 09:45
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A 6.4 km hike in South Andros through the foothills of the Rachi mountain range from Piso Meria to the Tromarchia Monastery. Local dishes.
CLICK HERE to see a full screen map of the hike

Meeting time: 9.45 am – Meeting point : Ormos Korthi, roundabout at the entrance to town.

The day starts with a coach transfer from the meeting point in Ormos Korthi to the Tromarchia Monastery. After a short visit to the Monastery, the hike starts, walking north, enjoying the amazing views to the west of the island. We pass through the beautiful rural area of Piso Meria and return on the Circular route, with impressive panoramas back to the west coast and the wild scenery of the mountain range chequered with dry stone walls. As we walk, we can take the opportunity to help with path maintenance, by replacing missing way markers, pruning excess vegetation and improving the path by picking up fallen stones and placing them on adjacent dry stone walls.
At the end of the hike, lunch with local produce from the area.
Return is by coach from the Monastery to Ormos Korthi.
Τicket Prices :
Hike – Free
Lunch of local produce – €11
Transport – €8,5

Hike: Tromachia circular, Distance : 6,4km, Difficulty: Medium-difficult
Transport :
1) From Ormos Korthi to the Tromachia Monastery
2) From the Tromachia Monastery to Ormos Korthi

Suggested areas for overnight stay:
Night before hike : Korthi
Night of hike : Korthi
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Tuesday 23 OCTOBER - MOUNTAIN RIDGE OF VOURKOTI – VOURKOTI - KATAKALAIOI – APIKIA
2018-10-23 09:45
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A 5.5 km hike in Central Andros. Guided tour of Agia Irini Monastery. Lunch with local products.

Meeting time: 9.45 am – Meeting & Walking point: Batsi waterfront parking
We travel by bus from the picturesque town of Batsi to the starting point of our walk over the mountain ridge of the Vourkoti area. Our hike takes us downhill towards the mountain village of Vourkoti. We walk along the riverbed of the largest river of Andros, the Achla, and over the arched bridge. We continue uphill to the small quaint village of Katakalaio where we can enjoy stunning views of the valley and the eastern coastline.
After a short break at the village spring, we continue downhill to the forested slope and village of Apikia, with its famous springs, then a visit to the Pythara waterfalls. As we walk we can take the opportunity to help with path maintenance, by replacing missing way markers, pruning back overgrown areas and improving the path by picking up fallen stones and placing them on adjacent dry stone walls.
At the end of the hike, coach transport to Agia Irini Monastery to visit the exhibition rooms, where flora, geology and musical instruments of Andros are on display. To complete the day, lunch of local produce will be available.
Finally, return by coach from Agia Irini Monastery to Chora
Ticket Prices :
Hike – Free
Tour of the Monastery’s exhibition grounds – Free
Lunch of Local Products – €11
Transport – €6.5

Hike: Vourkoti mountain ridge – Vourkoti- Katakalaio -Apikia ridge : Distance: 5.5km, Difficulty: medium-difficult
Transport :
1) From Batsi to Vourkoti Ridge
2) From Apikia (Monastery of Agia Irini) to Chora

Suggested area to stay night before hike : Batsi
Suggested area to stay night of hike : Chora
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ARCHIVE - Sunday 21 OCTOBER - 8.8km - MAINTENANCE HIKE BATSI - KATAKILOS – ARNI
2018-10-21 15:30
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An 8.8 km Path Maintenance hike from the west coast and Batsi to the central Andros mountain and the Arni valley followed by a “Wine Festival” with local cuisine provided by the Arni Association.

Meeting time: 9.45 am Meeting point: Batsi waterfront parking

At the start of the hike we cross the scenic seaside settlement of Batsi to the ancient wide paved path known as the Plakotos Route and turn towards Katakilos. We pass through verdant areas with wonderful views to the western coastline and Batsi Bay and then we descend from the chapel of Agia Anna to the scenic settlement of Katakilos. After Katakilos we climb up to Ano Katakilos and continue towards lush Arni with its splendid streams and springs. On our way, we will correct waymarking signs, prune back overgrown areas and improve the path surface by lifting fallen stones and placing them on adjacent dry stone walls.
At the end of the hike, a traditional feast – a wine festival provided by the local Arni Association
Finally, return by coach from Arni to Batsi
Ticket Prices :
Hiking – Free
Feast of local cuisine – “wine festival” – € 10
Transport – € 3

Hike: Batsi-Katakoilos-Arni, Απόσταση : Distance: 8.8km, Difficulty: medium-difficult
Transport :
1) Return from Arni to Batsi

Suggested area to stay night before hike : Batsi
Suggested area to stay night of hike : Batsi
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ARCHIVE - Thursday 18 OCTOBER 2018 – KAPPARIA CIRCULAR ROUTE & FEAST AT KAPPARIA
2018-10-18 09:45
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A 4.5 km hike along the lush wooded Kapparia Circular Route. A festival at Kapparia featuring local dishes and entertainment provided by the Kapparia Association

Meeting time: 9.45 am
Meeting point: Korthi Bay, roundabout at the seafront town entrance
From the meeting point coach transport takes us to the picturesque settlement of Kapparia where our hike begins. We will descend into the village of Mousionas , with its impressive well-built stone houses – now deserted- towards the riverbed and church of Christ. From there we will walk through a natural area with rich vegetation and well-built drystone walls to find ourselves in the valley and a imposing village with magnificent stone ruins, before completing the circular uphill back to the starting point.
At the end of the hike a celebration at Kapparia, with music and regional dishes as well as a fair of local produce, hosted by the Association of Kapparia.
Ticket Prices :
Hike – Free
Lunch/Kapparia Festival – €10
Transport – €4

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Hike: Kapparia circular route – Distance: 4.5km – Difficulty: medium-difficult
Transport :
1) From Ormos
2) From Kapparia to Gavrio

suggested area to stay night before hike : Korthi area
Suggested Area to stay after the hike: Gavrio
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ARCHIVE -- Wednesday 17 October 2018 - AIDONIA - PISO MERIA - TROMARCHIA MONASTERY
2018-10-17 09:45
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A 7.1 km hike from the foot of the Rachi mountain range and the picturesque settlement of Aidonia, through the villages of Korthi, Ammonakliou, Nionas and Piso Meria, ending at the Tromarchia Monastery.

Meeting time: 9.45 am
Meeting point: Korthi Bay, seafront roundabout at the town entrance
From the meeting point there is coach transport to the picturesque settlement of Aidonia with its impressive tower houses. Our walk starts at the spring – the only spring with marble washing stones. We will pass through successive splendid villages of Korthi, Ammonakliou, Niona and Piso Meria, with springs, churches and verdant areas, and elaborate dry-stone walls. Walking towards the Monastery of Tromarchia, the rural landscape is impressive, as are the views towards Ormos Korthi. Our hike ends at the magnificent Tromarchia Monastery Tromarchia nestled on the steep hillside offering magnificent views of the western coastline and the rugged landscape.
At the end of the hike in the monastery courtyard, local residents will welcome hikers with refreshments of local produce.
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Ticket Prices :
Hike – Free
Traditional snacks (Mezedes) of local produce – € 11
Transport – €6

Hike: Exo Vouni-Mesa Vouni-Gianiseo-Lardia-Rogo-Ormos Korthi – Distance: 6.2km – Difficulty: medium-difficult
Transport:
1) From Ormos Korthi to Aidonia
2) From Tromachia Monastery to Ormos Korthi

Suggested Area to stay night before hike : Korthi Area
Suggested Area to stay night of hike : Korthi Area
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ARCHIVE - Tuesday 16 OCTOBER - EXO VOUNI - MESA VOUNI - GIANISEO - LARDIA - ORMOS KORTHI
2018-10-16 09:45
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A 6.2 km hike from the foothills of Gerakonas to Korthi Bay, crossing the picturesque villages of Exo Vouni and Mesa Vouni, through Gianiseo and Rogo.

Hike Meeting Time: 9:45 a.m.
Meeting point: Ormos Korthi – the roundabout at the entrance of the town
From the meeting point, coach transport takes us to the village of Exo Vouni where the hike begins. Leaving this picturesque setting, we will head towards Mesa Vouni with its beautiful springs, ravines and shady woods to reach Gianiseo, a village with stunning rooftops and magnificent views of the eastern coastline. We descend to the lovely settlement of Lardia with its tidy houses, through Rogo and then down to the Korthi river with its arched bridge, and finally the picturesque Korthi Bay.
The Women’s Association of Korthi is hosting lunch and a bazaar of their local products.
Ticket Prices :
Hike – Free
Feast of local cuisine – € 15
Transportation- €2,5

Hike: Exo Vouni-Mesa Vouni-Gianiseo-Lardia-Rogo-Ormos Korthi – Distance: 6.2km – Difficulty: medium-difficult
Transport :
1) From Ormos Korthi to Exo Vouni

Suggested Area to stay night before hike : Korthi area
Suggested Area to stay night of hike : Korthi area
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ARCHIVE - Monday 15 October - DIPOTAMATA –A TOUR OF THE EPANO KASTRO CASTLE – KOCHILOU – KORTHI BAY & LOCAL SNACKS BY KOCHILOU CULTRURAL ASSOCIATION
2018-10-15 09:45
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A hike through the valley of Dipotamata, with its many watermills, passing the plateau of the Venetian Castle , Epano Kastro, through the picturesque settlements of Kochilou and Rogo and finishing in the beautiful Bay of Korthi.

Hiking meeting time: 9.45am
Meeting point: Chora, Vogiatzidi building
From the meeting point, we will be transported by coach to the start of the famous Dipotamata ravine. We will descend through an impressive cobbled path down to the riverbed with its arched bridges and stunning watermill ruins, enjoying the rugged landscape. If weather permits, the hike includes a 2 km detour to the Venetian Castle, Epano Kastro, to tour this archaeological site and enjoy the magnificent view of the rural landscape of Korthi. The hike continues through the picturesque settlement of Kochylou, the village of Rogo, finally reaching the scenic Korthi Bay.
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Ticket Prices :
Hike – Free
Local snacks by Kochilou Cultural Association- €7
Transport – €2,5

Hiking: Dipotamata-Up Kastro-Kochillos-Rogos-Ormos Korthi, Distance: 6 + 2km, Difficulty: medium-difficult
Tranport :
1) from Chora to Dipotamata

Suggested Area to stay night before hike : Chora or Apoikia area
Suggested Area to stay on night of hike : Korthi area
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ARCHIVE -- Sunday 14 October 2018 - EVENING HIKE - AGIOS NIKOLAOS MONASTERY-ACHLA BRIDGE/RIVER - VOURKOTI
2018-10-14
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In the morning, a visit to the exhibition of contemporary art of the Kydonieos Foundation as well as to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chora is recommended. In the afternoon, a 5km afternoon hike descending from the Agios Nikolaos Monastery to the lush riverbed and arched bridge of the Achla river and then ascending to the highest mountain village of Andros, Vourkoti. Finally, a lovely lunch, provided by the Vourkoti Association including the local speciality “fourtalia” (local omelette with sausages) and mountain cheese tasting.

Morning Visit to the contemporary art exhibitions of Andros: 9.20-10.45 am at the Kydonieos Foundation & then Goulandris Museum of Contemporary Art, Chora
Hike Meeting Time: 15.30 pm Meeting Point: Chora, Nimboreio Seafront Parking
Transported by coach from the Meeting Point to Agios Nikolaos Monastery, our hike begins with a downhill walk towards the riverbed and arched bridge of Achla, a lush and magnificent location of flowing water and rock pools. We then continue an uphill climb parallel to the river towards the foothills of the central mountain range of Kouvara to reach the picturesque mountain village of Vourkoti, the highest mountain village of Andros. This is one of the most enchanting routes of Andros, with magnificent views from the mountain ridge, impressive lush vegetation and abundant water, an area of invaluable biodiversity.
At the end of the hike, there is a meal of local produce, including the local speciality “fourtalia” (local omelette with sausages), and mountain cheeses tasting hosted by the Vourkoti Association in the old school square.

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Ticket Prices :
Morning
A visit the Kydonieos Foundation Contemporary Art exhibition and the Goulandris Museum of Contemporary Art – Inquire /Ask
Afternoon :
Hike – Free
Lunch & local mountain cheese tasting – € 15
Transport – € 5,5

Hike: Agios Nicolaos Monastery-Achla bridge/river – Vourkoti, Distance: 5.1km, Difficulty: medium-difficult
Transport :
1) from Chora to Agios Nicolaos Monastery
2) from Vourkoti to Chora

Suggested area to stay night before hike : Chora
Suggested area to stay night of hike : the area of Apikia or Chora
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ARCHIVE - Saturday 13th October - CHORA - GALIA BEACH - STENIES - APATOURIA - APOIKIA
2018-10-13 09:45
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Morning tour of the Archaeological Museum followed by an afternoon hike of 6km from Chora via Gialia beach and the Apoikia valley and Stenies. Guided tour of Agia Irini Monastery. Lunch with local cuisine and dance hosted by the Associations, residents, and professionals of Apoikia

Meting Time morning Museum Tour : 9.20am – meeting Point : Chora Archeological Museum

Meeting Time afternoon hike : 16.00 – Meeting Point : Chora, Nibourio beach car park

The hike starts along the pedestrian raised wooden walkway on the edge of the bay and proceeds to the Andros Nautical Club where the hiking route starts with a climb to Tripes, up between the two bays and then heads down to Gialia beach where if the weather is good there will be an opportunity to swim. After Galia the hike climbs up through the green valley of Stennies and Apoikia, passing Fabrika, the largest water mill in Andros. From there, crossing the riverbed, the route heads past the Leontos bridge with the beautiful village of Stenies above and climbs to the impressive ruins of the Bistro Tower and walk alongside the stream to Apatouria. After a short visit to the church of Agia Kyriaki the hike reaches Apoikia and the cool springs of Sariza spring.
From Apoikia coach transport will take you by coach to the renovated old Monastery of Agia Irini and visit the impressive church with the marble icons as well as the remarkable exhibition rooms on the flora and rocks of Andros, traditional musical instruments, and writing instruments. Following the visit to the monastery coaches will take you back to Apoikia’s town Square.
Traditional fiesta with local dishes follows in the courtyard of the hotel Pigi Sariza, hosted by Associations and professionals of the village

Following the fiesta coaches will take you back to Chora.
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Ticket Prices:
Morning:
Archaeological Museum
Entry to the museum to be paid at the Museum ticket office on entry €4 (concessions €2)
Guided tour of the Archaeological Museum – Free
Afternoon :
Hike – Free
Guided tour of Agia Irini Monastery – Free
Meal – €11.5
Transport – €4

Hike: Chora (Niborio) – Gialia-Stenies-Apatouria-Apikia beach, Distance: 6km, Difficulty: medium-difficult
Μετακινήσεις :
1) From Apoikia to Agia Irini Monastery and back to Apoikia
2) From Apikia to Chora at the end of the fiesta

Suggested area for stay night before hike: Chora
Suggested area for stay on night of hike : Chora
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ARCHIVE - Friday 12 October- LIVADIA CIRCULAR HIKE - PANACHRANTOS MONASTERY- FARM VISIT & SNACK - SPECIAL FILM SCREENING OF MICRA ANGLIA
2018-10-12 09:45
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A 6.3 Km hike from Panachrantos Castle Monastery, to the fertile valley of Livadia. Visiting and touring the Panahrantos Monastery, the Liokitra Estate and the Raptakis estate and a light snack from the Livadia Association. In the evening, a special screening of the film “Little England” by Andros Cinema Society

Meeting Time : 9:45 am. -Meeting Point for transport to start of hike: Chora, Voyiatzidis building

The hike starts with a transfer by coach to the impressive Panachrantos Monastery. After visiting the Monastery, the hike descends, giving wonderful views of Chora and the Messaria Valley, to the riverbed of the Livadia River. It then passes successive intersections with other hiking routes before crossing the riverbed of the Megálou Potamoú (Great River) and continuing along the river to the Liokitra estate. At the estate, a break, a guided tour of the beautiful citrus orchards. Then the hike continues alongside the riverbed passing the impressive fields of citrus trees enclosed by lines of huge cypresses. The hike ends with a visit to the Raptaki estate where the Cultural Association of Livadia will offer a local snack.
The light snack from the Livadion Association is followed by another 30 minutes of walking back to Chora.

The film screening starts at 21:15 – Chora Municipal Theatre. The film “Little England”, refers to the nautical tradition and the history of Andros. Screening organised by the Andros Cinema Society.
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Ticket Prices:
Hike – Free
Tour of the estate – Free
Snack – Free
Transport – €3.8
Film- Free
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Hike: Panachrantou-Livadia-Chora Monastery, Distance: 6,3km, Difficulty: medium-difficult
Transport :
1) From Chora to the Panachrantos Monastery

Suggested areas to stay overnight:
Night before hike : Chora area
Night of hike : Chora area
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ARCHIVE - Thursday 11 OCTOBER - MENITES- MESSARIA- ALADINOU- FOROS CAVE- PERA CHORIO
2018-10-11 09:45
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A 6.3 km hike from the lush settlement of Menites, on to the historic settlement of Messaria, the arched bridges, the Foros cave at Aladinos and the picturesque settlement of Kourelio. Guided tour of the Foros cave at Aladinos. Lunch of local dishes and a chance to play the local game “Chouvia” hosted by the Pera Chorio Association.

Hike Meeting Time : 9:45 am. Meeting point: The Menites spring

Our hike starts at the lush settlement of Menites famous for its lion head springs. We will descend alongside the overgrown stream and running water falls to reach the Byzantine capital of Andros, Mesaria, with its impressive towers. We will continue downhill to the Megálou Potamoú (Great River) bed and the Elementary arched bridge. Then, we will climb to the picturesque settlement of Alladinos, descend to the arched bridge and continue with a climb to the cave of Alainidou. After the tour of the cave, we continue the climb to Pera Choria at the foot of the Gerakon mountain range and reach the scenic settlement of Koureliou
Event Start Time : around 14:30 -Lunch of local dishes and an ancient bowling game hosted by the Pera Chorio Association
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Ticket Prices :
Hike – Free
Guided Tour of the Cave 3€
Meal – €12.5
Transport – €2.5

Hike: Menites-Mesaria-Aladian-Ragle, Distance: 6,3km, Difficulty: medium-difficult
Transport :
1) From Pera Choria(Koureli)-Chora

Suggested area to stay night before : Menites area
Suggested area to stay after hike/event : Chora area
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