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Skiathos Trail 05 - The Roads of the Monastery

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    This trail connects the capital of Skiathos with the monastery of Evangelistria, giving access to the rest of the network, either towards Kastro or towards the north-west part of the island.

    Open
    easy
    Distance 8.8 km
    3:30 h
    311 m
    311 m
    310 m
    24 m

    This path is one of the network’s main ones. Through exceptional paths, it unites Chorio to the Monastery of Evangelistria offering a route through olive groves, agricultural landscapes, viewpoints, impressive cobbled streets, little chapels and springs. This route also acts as a main connection route between Chorio and the rest of the network on the north part of the island. The hiker can then make his way from the Monastery of Evangelistria to Agios Charalambos and Kastro through another route.

    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    310 m
    Lowest point
    24 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 23.54%Forested/wild trail 11.02%Path 32.65%Road 32.78%
    Asphalt
    2.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    971 m
    Path
    2.9 km
    Road
    2.9 km
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    Rest stops

    Church of Agios Taxiarchis
    Resting Point with a View
    Evangelistria Monastery
    Agalianous Fountain

    Public transport

    To move around while on the island of Skiathos you have many options. Either to use your own vehicle, rent a vehicle, travel by bus, or by taxi. For bus schedules you can visit the following link: https://www.skiathos.gr/en/transportation/moving-in-skiathos/bus.html . Information and taxi details can be found in the following link: https://www.skiathos.gr/en/transportation/moving-in-skiathos/taxi.html .

    Directions

    You can access Skiathos Island by ship through the following ports: Volos, Alonisos, Skopelos (Glossa), Thessaloniki, Agios Konstantinos, Mantoudi. 

    You can also arrive to Skiathos by flying dolphin or Catamaran High speed through the following ports: Thessaloniki, Volos, Agios Konstantinos, Alonissos, Skopelos(Glossa), Skopelos, Trikeri (Pilio)

    Airline connections from Athens Airport "El. Venizelos" to Skiathos Airport "Alexandros Papadiamantis" can be found throughout the year. During summer you can access Skiathos from all over the world, by a combination of flights or directly to Skiathos.

    Coordinates

    DD
    39.173028, 23.488529
    DMS
    39°10'22.9"N 23°29'18.7"E
    UTM
    34S 714974 4338927
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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.


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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.8 km
    Duration
    3:30 h
    Ascent
    311 m
    Descent
    311 m
    Highest point
    310 m
    Lowest point
    24 m
    Round trip Scenic Cultural/historical interest

    Accessibility

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    Visually impaired and blind

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