Hike· Paxos· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Paxos Olive Grove Walks (Ostries & Old Paths)
39° 11.6′ N · 20° 10.2′ E
Paxos is criss-crossed by old donkey tracks between dry-stone walls, olive groves and tiny chapels. The Ostries path from Bogdanatika, near Gaios, is a short, easy walk that ends at a clifftop over Avlaki and Agrilas Bay.
Practical
Coordinate is the Ostries trailhead (Paxos Map), opposite the church of the Virgin in Bogdanatika, about 2 km from Gaios. The path passes villas, olive groves and a large old stone laundry cistern before reaching a rocky precipice; it is ideal for sunset. Longos also has an 'Old Donkey Track' footway (OSM). The Paxos Festival runs guided nature and cultural walks in summer, and a sailing guide recommends spring for hiking the old paths to chapels and hilltops. Carry water; there is little shade on the limestone.
Best for
Stretching your legs in the olive groves on a harbour day
Season
Best Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct; hot at midday in summer
Nearby
- Avlaki & Galazio Beaches (SW Paxos)0.2 NM away
- Paxos Health Centre (Bogdanatika)0.2 NM away
- NW Maistro & West-Coast Swell (Paxos)0.5 NM away
- Agrilas Reef & Anemone Caves0.6 NM away
- Gaios Supermarkets & Bakery0.7 NM away
- Blue Caves of Paxos (West Coast: Ortholithos, Ypapanti, Kastanida)0.8 NM away
- Gaios Tavernas (Mambo, Taka Taka, Pan & Theo)0.8 NM away
- Lesianitis Windmill (Gaios)0.8 NM away