Ios Manganari Kalamos monastery (Canon Trail)

hike on island Ios Cyclades Aegean, about 3.5 hours backcountry hike, partially poor trail visibility and difficult terrain, only few spots after Vigla Manganariou mountain pass marked, take enough water and sun protection

Covering 7.6 km, this is a satisfying walk that most reasonably fit hikers will complete in about 1 hour and 41 minutes.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Look for the Ios MK trail markings to stay on the official route.

A Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail weaves through the regional landscape connecting villages, viewpoints, and countryside.