Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 31, 2025

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Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.28 km for 580 m

After 2.11 km for 1.25 km

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Start point

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126 m

Preveli Bridge

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On the way to Preveli you pass this beautiful single-arch bridge from the Ottoman period. And with a view of the bridge next door is a shady tavern.

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1.61 km

View of the Preveli Palm Gorge

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Extremely beautiful landscape and not particularly difficult except for the descent and ascent on the beach. There is an opportunity to cool off on the beach.

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3.40 km

We were shocked by how overcrowded this beautiful bay was. Arrived at the bottom three Touriboote have created, with corresponding noisy tourists. It is recommended to come early or after 17:00, then there is relative peace.

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3.48 km

Heart-shaped rock at Preveli Beach

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beautiful area for hiking and swimming

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3.64 km

Preveli Beach and Palm Forest

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Very nice beach. But even in the low season there is a lot going on.
For some circular hikes, the river has to be crossed.
But now there is so …

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3.82 km

View of Preveli Beach

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It really is like the Caribbean. Access is via a 200m deep, steep staircase. The beach has a heart-shaped rock formation like the "James Bond Rock" in Thailand. Behind the …

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4.05 km

Viewpoint above Preveli Palm Beach

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Short beautiful hike in the Prevelli palm grove

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4.74 km

View of Preveli Beach and the Megalo Potamos Gorge

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Great view of the palm oasis and the beach of Preveli. Rocky, so please wear sturdy shoes

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5.08 km

Viewpoint

7.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.85 km

2.21 km

1.17 km

1.04 km

130 m

Surfaces

2.02 km

1.93 km

1.10 km

1.05 km

1.03 km

146 m

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Weather

Monday 9 March

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View of Preveli Beach

Viewpoint above Preveli Palm Beach

View of Preveli Beach and the Megalo Potamos Gorge

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