Hiking in the southern surroundings of Fourfouras

The route at a glance

Route suitable for: Hiking.

Degree of difficulty: Easy + (for the level of experienced hikers).

Features: Pleasant route through a shady area on the southern outskirts of Fourfouras. Following rural roads and paths, you will explore the richly vegetated area between Fourfouras and the very beautiful church of Panagia Kardiotissa in the Levada (or Arkolio) area. The forecourt of this very old church (14th century) is suitable for rest and picnic.

Marking: None

Start – End: Circular route that starts in front of the Fourfouras Police Station.

Drinking water points along the route: None

Realization: Any time of the year.

Equipment

Spring – Summer – Autumn: Hiking or Trekking shoes, short pants, walking stick, hat, sunglasses, water (1½ liter water bottle).

Winter: Hiking or Trekking shoes, winter clothing, raincoat, walking stick, water (1½ liter water bottle).

The route in numbers

Route length: 3.1 km

Duration: 0h50′ – 1h00′

Minimum altitude: 366m

Highest altitude: 474m

Altitude gain / loss: +138/ – 138

Slope: Maximum +22,4 % / -21,3 %. Average: +9,3 % / -7,5 %