Hike· Alimia· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Alimia Castle hike
36° 16.5′ N · 27° 42.6′ E
A 50-minute scramble to the 269 m summit, where the Knights' castle of 1475 incorporates a Hellenistic watchtower of the Rhodian fleet. The views run over Rhodes, Halki and the channel.
Practical
Sailing Issues: about 50 minutes up; wear hiking shoes and long trousers and bring water. Wikipedia: the Hellenistic fortress was an anchorage and observatory for the Rhodian fleet. The British commando raid of 1944 ended in capture and execution. Start from the St George bay ruins.
Best for
History hike with a panorama