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Ruins of the Old Monastery – Bay Katholiko loop from Chordaki

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Ruins of the Old Monastery – Bay Katholiko loop from Chordaki

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Ruins of the Old Monastery – Bay Katholiko loop from Chordaki

01:33

4.37km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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503 m

Avlaki Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

A nice path, which is also worth it if you only go to the monastery. But you can also hike down to the sea.

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874 m

Ruins of the Old Monastery

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Then it goes down into the gorge. fantastic.

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884 m

Arkoudiotissa Cave

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With a flashlight you have more of it.

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939 m

View of the sea

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Beautiful stone path and great sea views.

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1.03 km

Stone Path to Katholikó Monastery

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A paved with natural stones footpath leads down into a deep gorge to the remote monastery Katholikó.

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1.38 km

Ruins of Katholiko Monastery and Bridge

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In an enchanting location at the bottom of the gorge you will come across the ruins of the monastery Katholikó. An almost mystical place - depending on the incidence of …

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2.17 km

Bay Katholiko

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At the very end you can walk to the water under the bow and swim there. So do not forget towels and bathing trunks !!!

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2.19 km

Katholiko Bay

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The water shimmers beautifully in different shades of color.

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4.37 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

336 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.01 km

1.11 km

941 m

217 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 29 December

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Ruins of the Old Monastery – Bay Katholiko loop from Chordaki

Avlaki Gorge

Ruins of the Old Monastery

Arkoudiotissa Cave

View of the sea

Stone Path to Katholikó Monastery

Ruins of Katholiko Monastery and Bridge

Bay Katholiko

Katholiko Bay

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