Hike· Meganisi· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Meganisi Footpath: Vathi - Katomeri - Atherinos
38° 39.8′ N · 20° 47.1′ E · approximate
An 8 km loop on old village paths from Vathi harbour up through olive groves to Katomeri, the island's main village, down to Atherinos harbour and back along the coast past small swimming coves.
Practical
allovergreece: 8,000 m, about 1 hour 57 minutes, relatively easy; starts at the church of Agios Vissarionas on Vathi harbour, follows the old path through olive groves to the chapel of Agia Paraskevi in Katomeri, then down to Atherinos and back along the coast. Coordinate is the Vathi harbour point used as the trail start (approx). Go early or late in summer; carry water. Agios Vissarionas, the island's protector, is celebrated on September 15 (an island holiday); Agia Paraskevi on July 26 with music and dancing.
Best for
Half-day walk with swims, from Vathi or Atherinos
Nearby
- Meganisi Feast Days (Panigyria)Right here
- Vathi Harbour (Meganisi)Right here
- Rose Garden Taverna (Vathi)0.1 NM away
- Vathi Provisions (Meganisi)0.1 NM away
- Odyseas Marina (Vathi, Meganisi)0.2 NM away
- Karnagio Taverna Quay (Vathi)0.3 NM away
- Abelike Bay (Meganisi)0.5 NM away
- Meganisi Health Centre (Katomeri) & Village Surgeries0.5 NM away
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