The Monastery of Prophet Elias (Pefkos Cross)
Departure from Greece
Sitting high above Pefkos is a tiny monastery of Prophet Elias adjacent to the huge cross which stands guard above the village shining like a beacon in the night. This walk provides a simple circular route to reach this 12th century chapel. There is quite a climb for the final ascent but nothing that an average fit person can achieve and the views from here are well worth the effort exerted. From the centre of Pefkos the route takes a track up the hill behind the village onto a road, then uses the public steps left to the monastery.
Symi harbor to St Emiliano's chapel
Departure from Greece
A hike to St Emiliano's chapel from Symi Harbor, by Kataraktis, the mountain and one of the nicest forests of the island.
Symi harbor to Nanou the rocky way
Departure from Greece
An hike to Nanou beach from Symi Harbor, by Kataraktis and the mountain.
⚠️ The difficulty of the hike is directly linked to a descent which can be hard with a small damage path, lots of rocks, and pretty steep in some places. You should be careful and attentive during the way down!
Symi harbor to St Vassilios beach
Departure from Greece
A nice hike to enjoy one of the last wild beaches of Symi!
⚠️The last way down is a pretty steep scree to join the beach where you need to be extra careful. Most of people who went there once do not want to come back because of it! So be aware