Hike· Chios· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Salagona–Olympi–Mesta Walk (Chios)
38° 13.3′ N · 25° 54.8′ E
From the Salagona coves a dirt road climbs through mastic groves to the medieval villages — about an hour to Olympi and two hours to Mesta.
Practical
Start at Salagona/Trachilia anchorage; up the dirt road, turn left at the paved road for Olympi (about 1 hour) or right for Mesta (about 2 hours) (CruisersWiki). From Kato Fana or Agia Dynami the road to Olympi is about 8 km. Carry water; little shade. Taxis back: Mesta +30 6972 543 543, Olympi +30 22710 76357. Pin: Salagona anchorage (Grecosailor).
Best for
Stretching the legs in mastic country