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Ruins of the Old Monastery – Bay Katholiko loop from Stavros

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Ruins of the Old Monastery – Bay Katholiko loop from Stavros

Moderate

4.5

(87)

351

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Ruins of the Old Monastery – Bay Katholiko loop from Stavros

04:54

16.3km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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7.82 km

Avlaki Gorge

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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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8.19 km

Ruins of the Old Monastery

Highlight • Historical Site

Then it goes down into the gorge. fantastic.

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8.20 km

Arkoudiotissa Cave

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With a flashlight you have more of it.

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8.26 km

View of the sea

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Beautiful stone path and great sea views.

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8.70 km

Ruins of Katholiko Monastery and Bridge

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It is located near the cave where Ioannis the Hermit lived and shows impressive architectural details.

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9.46 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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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.73 km

5.25 km

5.02 km

309 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.90 km

3.21 km

2.91 km

2.85 km

300 m

140 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 10 March

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15 %

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Ruins of the Old Monastery – Bay Katholiko loop from Stavros

Avlaki Gorge

Ruins of the Old Monastery

Arkoudiotissa Cave

View of the sea

Ruins of Katholiko Monastery and Bridge

Bay Katholiko

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