Hike· Peloponnese mainland (Troizinia)· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Ancient Troezen & Devil's Bridge
37° 30.2′ N · 23° 20.9′ E
The scattered ruins of ancient Troezen, setting of the myth of Hippolytos and Phaedra, in the hills west of Galatas, with a walk up a gorge to the natural rock arch known as Devil's Bridge.
Practical
OpenStreetMap: Ancient Troezen archaeological site at 37.50322N 23.3487E (Sanctuary of Hippolytos 37.50286N 23.34845E; Stone of Theseus 37.49919N 23.35663E); Devil's Bridge attraction at 37.49717N 23.35103E. SailingIssues: west of Galatas, past the lemon groves of Lemonodasos, are the meagre remains of ancient Troezen. About 9 km west of Galatas in a straight line: taxi from Galatas quay or a long walk. Carry water; little shade.
Best for
Myth-and-gorge half day from Poros or Galatas