Hiking in Exochori
Kardamyli -
Peloponnese Region
5 hours
Greek
English
Difficulty: 2/5
Activity description
Take a short taste of west Mani’s landscape, from the old mountainous capital and the fortress of Kardamili down to the Viros Gorge through the 2500-year-old stone path that connected Kardamili with Sparta!
Exochori is a stone-built village with a very old tradition, mentioned several times in history as Androuvista, first seen around 1278 AD. It is located at an altitude of 450 m above Kardamili, in the Taygetos mountain fringes. It used to be the old mountainous capital and the fortress of Kardamili, not only in medieval but also in ancient times.
This is like a short taste of west Mani but fully rewarding as an experience. The exploration starts from Kardamili, as we follow the old stone path entering the mountain, walking through some of the upland villages.
Passing through olive groves, we end up in Exochori village, where we can have a breathtaking view of the Viros Gorge, the largest gorge in west Mani. Then, taking a different route to our way back to the starting point, we visit Aghia Sofia. This is a famous church built in the 16th century situated on the 2500-year-old stone path that connected Kardamili with Sparta. This is the path that will guide our steps back to Kardamili through its historical old quarter.
Additional information
This is a great activity for a holiday for those who want to have a first hike experience but also for those who love to hike. The difficulty of the trek is low level, so you don’t need to be especially fit. No trekking experience is required.
Great for solo travelers, couples, friends, and parents with young children (6 years minimum).
First-time hikers are welcome.
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