Distance (km): 13 – Time (hrs): 4-5

The “Palia Strata” (old path), as it is commonly known, was the traditional route along which people and goods traveled from Chora to Aegiali and back before the asphalt roads were built, passing via Hozoviotissa Monastery.

This beautiful walk starts from the historic village of the Chora, passing the imposing Monastery of Hozoviotissa and continues to Kapsala where one finds the Virgin Mary Theoskepasti and immediately after the Byzantine small monastery of St. John Chrysostom. Here is the old ruins, of medieval origins, which was a “hostels” for the army to rest in the old times. Then the path leads to Asfontilitis ( about 2 hours and 20 minutes from Chora) with the old rural settlement, the wells, the rock paintings and the church of St. Nicholas with its special architecture. The Path continues to Oxo Meria where the church of Agias Mamas is and finally through Upper Potamos (Pano Gitonia is situated here) down to the port of Aegiali.

Distance (km): 6.5 – Time (hrs): 3

This walk have great cultural interest and beautiful views over the bay of Aegiali. In the area of Langada are the old windmills, the ravine of Araklis and the church of Panagia Epanochorianis. On the hill of Vigla near by Tholaria, was the acropolis of ancient Aigiali. Today remains the ruins of the wall, statues and tombs of the Early Cycladic and Middle Cycladic period. Our hike ends at the point of departure.

Distance (km): 10 – Time (hrs): 4

This impressive path is full of wild beauty with dramatic mountains. The path leads to the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Theologos and to the chapel of Stavros, above the old bauxite mine. The area is a part of Natura 2000. We return from the same path.

Distance (km): 4.2 – Time (hrs): 2

This path is passing by the cemetery of Katapola and continues to Nera, an ancient well. Nearby is the church of Ag. Theodori. The walk continue and on the right hand side is Vigla, which has been identified as a significant Cycladic installation. The Path ends at the chapel of Evangelistria, an monument from the early Byzantine period with special architectural features. The entire walk is full of spectacular views toward the natural harbor of Katapola and the surrounding islands.

Distance (km): 3.5 – Time (hrs): 2

This easy walk starts from the northern part of the Chora, where the path follows alongside the deep ravine, Kato Filladi. Just opposite is the chapel of the Madonna of Fidopotamianis and immediately after the second chapel of the Archangel. Then it cross the area of “Fonias” and arrives at Milies, with lush vegetation and springs and in the old time it was a ceramic workshop here. The path continues through the olive grove of Gialyna to the chapel of St. Irini and ends in Katapola.

Distance (km): 5.5 – Time (hrs): 2

This hike of natural beauty starts from Katapola port and continues to the monastery of St George Valsamitis. The area has a variety of wells that flow during periods of rain. On the way back you pass near the church of St. Marina and ends up in Ancient Minoa, on a hill above Katapola. Today remains the city walls, stadium, gymnasium and temple of Dionysus. On the same hill are ruins that confirm the presence of people on Amorgos from 4000 BC. The area was a cemetery in the Cycladic period and here is the Mycenaean tomb that has the shape of an arc.

Distance (km): 13 – Time (hrs): 6

A cultural journey of 4000 years as the path is linking the two ancient cities of Minoa and Arkesini. The name of the path refers to the rural feast in honor of Athena Itonia. The path pass the important archaeological sites of Minoa and Arkesini (Kastri), Rachoula and the Tower of Agia Triada, canyons and beaches (Foinikies – Ag. Saranta – Tyrokomo) and chapels of Ag.Thekla, Ag. Forty and Ag.Nikolaos Kamari