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Title: Walks etc
Post by: lilly on September 06, 2010, 08:35:11 PM
We went on some lovely walks during our visit to SS.
We started the walk to Avliotes past the tennis courts then through the olive groves[quite a steep climb] then at the crossroads just past the football pitch we took the road to Avliotes, you just have to be mindful on the bends and take a little care. Once there we had a walk around the village, visited the church then enjoyed a lovely lunch at Ilias restaurant which overlooked a beautiful valley.
We also walked to Agios Georgios North via Arillis then through Afionas stopping at Dionysos restaurant overlooking the bay before walking down to Agios Georgios. It was a fairly long walk mostly up a steep hill on the way there but we stopped often for drinks or to admire the wonderful views.
We walked over the headland to Arillis a few times and also through the olive groves to cool off.
We also walked to the new harbour on a very windy day and it was very sheltered there so we stayed for a while watching the fishermen go about their daily business.
We hired a quad bike again and visited Paleokastrica stopping for lunch then onto a beach where we relaxed for a while. Then some off road through the olive groves with sterling moss at the helm.
There are some lovely walks in and around SS and the views are spectacular.
Title: Re: Walks etc
Post by: skiingemu on September 08, 2010, 08:20:41 PM
Lily  we too done walk over cliffs to arrilas and also through olive groves in ss via football pitch but then just made way down to hill to SS (rain was starting and we had no coat etc)
~Thought about doing one to Ag Geo but were unsure how it would be as need to walk to arrilas first and with the heat how is this walk ? fot next time
thanks Janet
Title: Re: Walks etc
Post by: lilly on September 08, 2010, 08:34:37 PM
Janet, it was a very hot day when we walked to A.G but once past Arillis when making your way up the Hill there was a good amount of shade. We stopped whenever we wanted to[no rush] and took plenty of water with us. We also stopped at a couple of taverna's on the way for drinks. Obviously the walk back was downhill so much easier. A good idea would be to plan in advance and look for a day when there is a good breeze. The views were truly amazing and we took some brilliant photo's.
Title: Re: Walks etc
Post by: tonyco1 on September 10, 2010, 08:22:28 PM
I am thinking of hiring a car, and walking to it, driving the route, and parking it,
then walking back to the Apartment - my question to you Lilly, is will this qualify as a San Stefanos Walk?
LOL
Title: Re: Walks etc
Post by: lilly on September 10, 2010, 08:46:21 PM
Tony, it will most definetly qualify as a walk, remember it is the way that you walk and not the quantity.  :)
Title: Re: Walks etc
Post by: tonyco1 on September 15, 2010, 02:55:29 AM
I did actually did quite a lot of walking this year, not too much of a problem!!
Title: Re: Walks etc
Post by: don on September 15, 2010, 11:01:44 PM
Yes Tony......... To the bar and back, to the Karaoke mike and back, bar and back recurring doesn't really count as a walk!  ???
Title: Re: Walks etc
Post by: tonyco1 on September 16, 2010, 11:54:52 AM
I'm hurt - - - You forgot to the Beach and back!!
Title: Re: Walks etc
Post by: don on September 16, 2010, 09:12:50 PM
I just don't want you worn out too much or you'll be in no fit state to have a beer off me in 2011 .
Title: Re: Walks etc
Post by: tonyco1 on September 22, 2010, 03:49:45 AM
And in writing too!!! Chris 2  - - note this!!
Title: Re: Walks etc
Post by: CHRIS NO 2 on September 22, 2010, 09:36:00 AM
all good things are worth wating for
Title: Re: Walks etc
Post by: don on September 22, 2010, 09:41:38 AM
Wating................. How do you wat?
Title: Re: Walks etc
Post by: tonyco1 on October 02, 2010, 06:32:22 AM
He's 'Wating' for you to to 'Play' (pay) the Bra Bill (Bar),
Poor old Chris2 - just pay the Tab Don!! LOL