The ruins of a small fortified town from the 7th century. Its life was short, as it was destroyed by the Arabs just 40 years after it was built.
A fortified town was built at this position at the half of 7th c. The citadelle had a short life of about 40 years, as it has been destroyed by Arabs in 673 A.D.
Coordinates
DD
37.345691, 23.349008
DMS
37°20'44.5"N 23°20'56.4"E
UTM
34S 708071 4135810
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Recommendations nearby
Hiking Trail
· Piraeus and Islands
Hydra Trail 5 - Dokos Islet
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
2.5 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
289 m
Descent
3 m
Starting form the cove of Skintos this trail takes hikers to the castle, and the lighthouse of Dokos, both abandoned now.
from Vasilis Deligiannis,
Hydra Trails
Maps and trails
Hiking Trail
· Piraeus and Islands
Hydra Trail 5 - Dokos Islet
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
2.5 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
289 m
Descent
3 m
Starting form the cove of Skintos this trail takes hikers to the castle, and the lighthouse of Dokos, both abandoned now.
from Vasilis Deligiannis,
Hydra Trails

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