NEA M31 Potamos-Paliochora-Potamos

Pirate Invasion - This route takes from the settlement of Potamos to the Castle of Paliochora, crossing gorges and cultivated land to reach the abandoned Castle of Kythera and to commemorate its fall.

At 9.1 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 2 hours and 1 minutes.

The route forms a complete loop, returning you to where you started. This makes logistics simple and the outing entirely self-contained. Look for the M31 trail markings to stay on the official route.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.