Easy and short route, from the settlement of Kato Meria, to the archeological site of Karthea. It has great views and uses dirt roads and beautiful cobbled paths that cross impressive slopes. The descent to the archeological site is relatively steep
OSM map layer · LineString
37.57, 24.32 · rel 16848944
37.57, 24.32 · rel 16848944
Kea Trail 05 - Karthaia
3,8 km from Kato Meria to Karthaia through lakes.
Kato Meria
→
Karthaia
linear
3,8km
Distance
+25m
Ascent
hiking
SAC
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
3× ruins
Πηγή Καλοδούκα
Water ·
on the route
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Kea Karthaia
ruins ·
on the route
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Θέατρο Αρχαίας Καρθαίας
ruins ·
70 m off route
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Ναός του Πυθίου Απόλλωνα
ruins ·
88 m off route
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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Quarter of the way
Halfway
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Finish
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Kea Trail 05 - Karthaia is 3.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Kea Trail 05 - Karthaia takes approximately 57 min to complete.
No, Kea Trail 05 - Karthaia is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Kato Meria to Karthaia. Plan ahead for return transport.
Kea Trail 05 - Karthaia starts at Kato Meria.
Kea Trail 05 - Karthaia is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.