Starting from the settlement of Akrotiri this route takes the hikers through some unique coastal landscapes and seaside cliffs before reaching the lighthouse of Akrotiri at the edge of the cape.
OSM map layer · LineString
36.35, 25.38 · rel 15877394
36.35, 25.38 · rel 15877394
Santorini Trail 12 - Akrotiri - Faros
8,5 km from Akrotiri to Faros .
Akrotiri
→
Faros
linear
8,5km
Distance
+190m
Ascent
mountain_hiking
SAC
linear
Shape
20
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Cave
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
2× cave
1× Attraction
1× castle
1× Lighthouse
Red Beach
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Red Beach Cave
cave ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Porta sul mar Egeo
Attraction ·
293 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Akrotiri Castle
viewpoint ·
52 m off route
1,7 km
20%
Κάστρο Ακρωτηρίου
castle ·
47 m off route
1,8 km
21%
White Beach Cave
cave ·
on the route
8,5 km
100%
Φάρος Ακρωτηρίου
Lighthouse ·
on the route
8,5 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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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Santorini Trail 12 - Akrotiri - Faros is 8.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Santorini Trail 12 - Akrotiri - Faros takes approximately 2h 8min to complete.
No, Santorini Trail 12 - Akrotiri - Faros is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Akrotiri to Faros. Plan ahead for return transport.
Santorini Trail 12 - Akrotiri - Faros starts at Akrotiri.
Santorini Trail 12 - Akrotiri - Faros is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.