Hike· Kalamos· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Kalamos Mountain Walk (Village to Port Leone)
38° 35.9′ N · 20° 53.3′ E · approximate
Kalamos rises steeply to about 754 m and is cloaked in pine forest; walking tracks link Kalamos village, the old windmills in the south-west and the abandoned village at Port Leone.
Practical
my-sea notes the windmills in the south-west of Kalamos and ruins such as Port Leone are popular hiking destinations from the harbour. Sailingissues.com: the island's pine forests are precious habitat for many bird species, and the peak reaches 754 m. Coordinate is the derelict windmill pair above Port Leone (OpenStreetMap), used as the walk's destination (approx). Allow a full morning, start early, carry water; tracks are unmarked in the sources used, so check the route locally.
Best for
Morning hike through pine forest to a ghost village
Season
Spring and autumn best; early mornings in summer