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Photo: Vasilis Deligiannis, Paths of Greece
The southernmost point of Corfu, a military observatory, an old ruined monastery, an endless virgin beach, agricultural crops and a hidden lake await hikers along this route.
Among the options of Corfu Paths, this hike could not be missing. After the village of Kavos a dirt road gently climbs up to a dilapidated concrete building, built on the edge of the cliff and covered in vegetation, which served as a German observation post during World War II. The road, overlooking the sea and Paxos island, soon reaches the ruined monastery of Arkoudilas. A path through the forest ends at the southern edge of Arkoudilas beach, where the Careta-careta turtles nest. The route now follows the beach.
At the end of the beach a road continues to the north. Shortly after, the route climbs the slope and crosses the ridge. An easy dirt road returns to Kavos and towards the end meets an artificial lake that suddenly appears between the green hills.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
Attention: at one point, depending on the conditions of the beach and the waves of the sea, it may be necessary to put one's feet in the water for several meters. In case of heavy swells, mainly with south-westerly winds, the passage can be difficult to impossible.
Viewpoint
Asprokavos Viewpoint
Arkoudilas Beach
Ruined Monastery of Panagia Arkoudila
WW II Outpost
Coordinates
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Equipment
Hiking boots, hat, sunscreen, long trousers, walking poles are considered essential. It is also advised not to walk alone and to always keep with you a first aid kit. A torch, and a well charged mobile phone are also advised.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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