Dunes at Voidokilia Beach loop from Paleokastro of Navarino

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Dunes at Voidokilia Beach loop from Paleokastro of Navarino

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Dunes at Voidokilia Beach loop from Paleokastro of Navarino

01:35

5.42km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.65 km

Trail to the Navarino Castle Ruins

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Only the lower path is accessible

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2.23 km

Old Navarino Fortress (Palaiokastro)

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The Old Navarino Fortress, also known as the Palaiokastro, was constructed during the 13th century. It is a medieval fortress that stands as a testament to the historical significance of …

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2.24 km

Ruins of Old Navarino Castle with views over Voidokilia Bay

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Approaching from the south path, you can clamber along the west ramparts, navigate to a north-west viewpoint, find a northern descent to the bay and create a round trip to …

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2.39 km

View of Voidokilia Beach from the Old Navarino Castle

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Great view from the castle wall

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2.53 km

Castle Ruins with View of Voidokilia Bay

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The narrow, rocky path, partly secured with ropes, is worth it for the beautiful views of the bay.

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2.56 km

View of Voidokilia Bay and Divari Lagoon

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Spectacular view over the bay and Katafigio Agrias Zois Limni Ntivari
lake. It's a tricky, rocky ascent, but the panorama is worth it.

Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species …

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2.67 km

Nestor's Cave below old Navarino Castle ⛰️🗿

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Tucked along the rocky coastline, Nestor's Cave is steeped in Greek mythology, associated with King Nestor, who featured prominently in Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Inside, you'll …

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3.31 km

Dunes at Voidokilia Beach

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Natura 2000 area with diverse dune vegetation

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4.40 km

Beach

5.42 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.16 km

2.26 km

Surfaces

2.21 km

1.88 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

May 27, 2023,Burgruine Palaiòkastro🏰 und Höhle des Nestor🤩 Griechenland

A short but very varied hike.
First we go along the coast, almost comfortably apart from various aggressive plants 🤣
Later we walk / slide gently uphill over loose sand onto the first dune, and then onto the next, it feels like a hike in the desert 😂 My breathable shoes ended up full of sand.
Then the ground becomes …

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