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near Merovígli, South Aegean (Greece)
The most famous and popular trail on the island of Santorini. The one presented here starts from Imerovigli and not from Fira (as it is often the case). This way I could combine it with visiting also the chapel of Panagia Theofilakti at Skaros Rock without making it too long.
The starting point is at the parking spot at Imerovigli. First, you move west up and down towards Skaros. Then, as you return you make a left turn at the monument and start going north until you exit Imerovigli. You mové next to the cliff for the Kosta part of the trail, passing through luxurious resorts and little chapels. At times I deviated a bit from the path (from Agios Antonios until Profitis Ilias) to enjoy the view. There is no clear trail there, so maybe you should follow the dirt road instead. There is no water along the route, so, during summer make sure to have 1 lt per person. Overall, the trail. is not demanding. After the last chapel above foinikia, it will take you about 30 min till the end point. I marked also the bus station outside Oia on the trail in case you want to return by bus.
Enjoy!
Intersection
Intersection
Intersection
Alternative route
Religious site
Panagia Theoskepasti
The old chapel with the amazing view.
Panorama
Panorama from Skaros
Looking towards Fira. A grouse searching for food.
Panorama
Crossing Imerovigli
Walking north right outside Imerovigli
Intersection
Intersection to Agios Antonios
Take the road to the left, cross the parking and continue.
Religious site
Agios Antonio's chapel
Religious site
Agios Markos chapel
A beautiful chapel with view of both east and west sides of the island.
Panorama
Around agios markos
Moving uphill towards the summit. View north-northwest.
Religious site
Profitis Ilias
Panorama
On the turn towards NW
A view from Foinikia and Oía just before starting to descent.
From here you can take the bus to return to Imerovigli or Fira.
Religious site
Agios Georgios
Crossing the village towards the center
Religious site
Panagia Akathistos Hymn
mapko64 Jun 30, 2023
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Information
Easy to follow
Scenery
Easy
Very good track! Thanks a lot