Hike· Agathonisi· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean

Megalo Chorio Walk (Agathonisi)

37° 27.5′ N · 26° 58.3′ E

Climb from the harbour to Megalo Chorio, the island's main village, and on to Mikro Chorio near the 209 m summit — goat tracks, chapels and views over to Samos and Turkey.

Practical

Megalo Chorio (168 people in 2011) and Mikro Chorio (17) sit inland, with Agios Georgios harbour between them (Wikipedia). From the Palos anchorage a path to the village takes about 20 minutes (paved in 2022, Sailing Issues). Minimarket and church in Megalo Chorio. Carry water; no shade.

Best for

Stretching your legs on Agathonisi