Starting from outside of Chavouna The shortest and easiest route to reach the Poles and the impressive archaeological site of Karthea. The archaeological site is not accessible from the road network, thus the route includes a return trip
OSM map layer · LineString
37.57, 24.32 · rel 16849022
37.57, 24.32 · rel 16849022
Kea Trail 06 - Karthaia
2,5 km from Kato Meria to Karthaia through lakes.
Kato Meria
→
Karthaia
linear
2,5km
Distance
+35m
Ascent
hiking
SAC
linear
Shape
22
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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?
3× ruins
1× Water
Θέατρο Αρχαίας Καρθαίας
ruins ·
42 m off route
2,5 km
100%
Ναός του Πυθίου Απόλλωνα
ruins ·
97 m off route
2,5 km
100%
Kea Karthaia
ruins ·
139 m off route
2,5 km
100%
Πηγή Καλοδούκα
Water ·
255 m off route
2,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Kea Trail 06 - Karthaia is 2.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Kea Trail 06 - Karthaia takes approximately 38 min to complete.
No, Kea Trail 06 - Karthaia is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Kato Meria to Karthaia. Plan ahead for return transport.
Kea Trail 06 - Karthaia starts at Kato Meria.
Kea Trail 06 - Karthaia is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.