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Monolithos, sunset at the castle

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A late afternoon and evening excursion to experience the magic of watching the Sunset from a castle built on a monolith and discover a wild, postcard-pretty bay with crystalline waters.

In summary

  • EVERY SUNDAY 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM (depends on sunset time)

  • Meeting point: Monolithos village

  • Duration: 4 h

  • Distance: 10 km

  • Elevation gain: 290 m

  • Difficulty: medium

  • Ring: yes

  • Cost € 35 per person

  • Type of trail: dirt path/paved road

Itinerary description

Setting out from the characteristic village of Monolithos, we descend to a little “red” sand bay between tall cliffs. This wild bay, accessible only on foot, will stun you with its classic Greek beauty.
Crystal-clear waters and a sea breeze make this the ideal spot for a brief stop before climbing up to the castle, perched on a rock emerging above the green valley.
Unassailable Monolithos Castle, built on the 236m high monolith that gives it its name, has never been conquered. All that remains today is a portion of the outer fortifications and two fifteenth-century chapels, with breath-taking views over Akramitis, the island of Halki and the vast blue expanse of the Aegean Sea. After watching the Sunset, we return to the village in the twilight.

Startingpoint

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USEFUL INFO

  • Includes: Traditional snack and bottle of water

  • Hiking equipment available on request

  • Minimum number of participants: 4

  • Maximum number of participants: 16

  • Best time of year: Year-round

  • Meeting point: see map

  • What to bring: sunscreen, water, sun hat, beach towel and bathing suit.

  • Transfer on request: € 20 Central Area and € 40 Side Areas per person return – See map

  • Meeting time is 15 min prior to the scheduled departure time. The balance must be paid prior to departure (Paypal, Credit/debit card or cash). Participants will be asked to sign a waiver of responsibility and a declaration that they are in good health prior to departure. Open to kids aged 14 and up only if accompanied by an adult.

REGULATIONS

• Comply with the established departure time and programme, and with any changes made by the guide;
• Participate in the excursion in good psychological and physical condition, with appropriate clothing and equipment. If you have any doubts, discuss them with your guide before the day of the excursion;
• Behave in a disciplined way during the excursion, demonstrating respect for other people and for private property and following your guide’s instructions;
• Follow the established route, without becoming separated from or leaving the group, and without walking ahead of the guide;
• Collaborate with your guide to ensure the success of the excursion and comply with his or her decisions, especially if difficulties arise (in the environmental conditions and/or among the participants); inform the guide of any problems that may emerge during the activity, especially in relation to your psychological and physical condition and equipment;
• Do not pick protected plant or flower species and follow the guide’s instructions at all times;
• Carry your garbage until you come to a bin for proper disposal.

Every participant is personally responsible for any behaviour resulting in a risk to him/herself or to others, particularly if he or she takes personal initiatives against the guide’s opinion.

Photography and filming
Photographs and/or videos will be taken during the excursion which may appear on web sites in the public domain used by the organisers for the promotion of their initiatives. By participating in the excursion, you agreed to publication of this material.

Mobile telephones
Participants are asked to keep their mobile telephones turned off. If this is not possible, they should at least be kept in silent mode. If you need to make a telephone call, please notify the guide and then leave the group, while remaining in the guide’s sight.

Recording of GPS tracks
GPS devices may be used during excursions for the purposes of orientation, but participants agree not to make any GPS tracks they may record available to the public.

LEGEND OF DIFFICULTY
– easy: for everyone (including minors over the age of 12 accompanied by an adult)
– medium: requiring at least some training (minors over the age of 14 accompanied by an adult)
– hard: requiring a fair amount of training (minors over the age of 16 accompanied by an adult)
– hard +: requiring considerable training (minors over the age of 16 accompanied by an adult)

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