Hiking Routes in Ionian Islands

Hiking routes in Ionian Islands. Paths in Corfu, Lefkada, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and the other Ionian islands. Discover hiking trails.

Corfu
Lefkada
Kefalonia
Zakynthos
Ithaca
Kythira
Hiking Maps

Hiking and trails in Corfu

Corfu has an extensive network of trails and hiking routes which connects the northern part of the island with the southern. Below are the routes that have been marked by the Corfu Hiking and Mountaineering Association.

1. Benitses – Profitis Ilias 6.4 km
2. Kaiser Bridge – Agioi Deka 6km
3. Dafnata – Top of the Cross 1.6km
4. Ano Garouna – Radar 2.7km
5. Agioi Deka – I.M. Pantokrator 1.6km
6. Kinopiastes- Intersection 1 km
7. Ai Gordis – Pentati 1.4km
8. Agioi Deka – Sinarades 4.6km
9. Ano Garouna – Kamara 2.2km
10. Kamara – Intersection “Hello John” 1.1km
11. Dafnata – Marbella 4km
12. Benitses – Dafnata 2.7km
13. Strogkili- Intersection 1km
14. Dafnata – I.M. Pantokrator 2.2km

Source: Corfu Hiking and Mountaineering Association

Lefkada

Lefkada is ideal for hiking as it contains ravines, gorges, natural springs, lush vegetation and picturesque trails. Some of the routes are listed below.

1. Agios Ilias – Vournikas 3.9km
2. Agios Nikolaos – Vassiliki 8.7km
3. Kolyvata – Nikiana 6.4km
4. Komilio – Athani 19.6km
5. Spartochori – Cape Kefali (Meganisi) 11.2km
6. Nidri Waterfalls 2.2km

Kefalonia

Kefalonia is a green island, contains a large number of trails and is ideal for hiking in nature. Ainos, the highest mountain of the island covers a large part of the island and contributes to the formation of its diversity, with alternations in the natural landscape that fascinate hikers. Hiking routes ending in places overlooking the sea. Below are some hiking routes of the island.

1. Sami – Antisamos Beach
2. Razata – Cyclops Walls
3. Grad Waterfalls
4. Antisamos – Poros 17km
5. Monodendri – Haliotata
6. Themata – Karavomylos
7. Koulourata – Sami 11km
8. Agios Eleftherios – Agrapidies 10km
9. Drapanitika – Assos 9km
10. Drakopoulata – Agia Dynati 7.2km
11. Stathis Plain – Megas Soros (Ascent to Ainos) 6.2km
12. Kolaiti – Monastery of Zoodochou Pigi – Arginia 7.3km
13. Assos Castle 5.4km
14. Atheras – Amidi Beach 4.2km
15. Tsampouni – Atros Peak 5.4km
16. Potisti Waterfalls 0.7km
17. Annitata – Limenia 2.3km
18. Katopodata (Circular route in the stream of Grizata) 14km

Zakynthos

Zakynthos is the third largest island in the Ionian Sea. It consists of a number of paths and hiking routes. Many routes start from the areas of Bohali and Louha. The following routes are

1. Kiliomenos – Pantocrator 8.2km
2. Kiliomenos – M. Yperagathou – Louha 8.9km
3. Louha – Kallithea 6.6km
4. Kiliomenos- Agalas 7.8km
5. Keri – Agalas 8.4km
6. Keri – Keri Beach (double route) 4.4 km and 9.6 km
7. Gerakas – Vasilikos 2.3km
8. Kallithea – M. Prodromou 7.6km
9. Outside Chora – Kambi 4.7km
10. Volima – Agios Andreas M. 2.6km
11. Clima – Schinari Lighthouse 6.8km

Ithaca

Ithaca is a green island, inviting the visitor to walk in its beautiful and rich natural environment. Many trails lead to ancient monuments and secluded beaches.

1. Anogi – Kioni 4.5km
2. Exogi – Rousano – Kalivia – Stavros 4.6km
3. Kalamos – Exo 1.3km
4. Marathias – Panagia Spiliotissa 2km
5. Monastery of Kathara – Rise 3km
6. Perachori – Nymph Cave 3km
7. Platreithias – Exogi 1.2km
8. Rizes Cave 0.5km

Source: www.ithaca.gr

Kythira

Kythira has a rich network of hiking routes, where someone can enjoy the nature and the landscapes of the island. The trails cross valleys, forests and olive groves and many end up on beautiful beaches. Here are some of the most common routes on the island.

1. Chora – Kapsali 3km
2. Livadi – Kapsali 8.2km
3. Lourantianika – Kapsali 4.7km
4. Avlemonas – Agios Georgios 3km
5. Potamos – Paliochora 3.4km
6. Diakofti – Agia Moni 3km
7. Kolokotronis – Diakofti 4.7km
8. Mylopotamos watermills 2.6km

Hiking Maps

If you want to learn more about the hiking routes and paths in the Ionian Islands you can buy a hiking map from Anavasi publications.