Fifth day: From Apikia to Evrouses-Strapouries-Ano Pitrofos-Ano Paleopolis & Paleopolis - Andros Routes

DAY 5 : 15 km/5-6 hrs walking

from Apikia to Evrouses-Strapouries-Ano Pitrofos-Ano Paleopolis & Paleopolis
A fulfilling hike traversing the mountain range of Kouvara, with unique changes of scenery, extending from the rural hinterlands to the west coast. The wooded valley of Apikia and Evrouses with its river, the picturesque village of Strapouries and Ano Pitrofos with its numerous springs and the Olive Museum, the magnificent views towards Paleopolis and its archaeological museum are just some of the many attractions.

Way marking
Starting/ending point - Transportation
Starting point : map point -5 Apikia square

Ending point : map point-6 Paleopolis archaeological museum

from Gavrio to Paleopolis By bus/3 euros- By taxi approx. 20 € (Price level 2016)

By taxi from Chora to Paleopolis approx. 25 €

Taxis from Gavrio: +30 2282 0 71561, Taxis from Batsi : +30 2282 0 41081
Drinkable water
at Apikia, Strapouries, Ano Pitrofos, Paleopolis

max/min altitude & difficulty level
585/208 m

moderate with some difficult parts
Route condition
open & fully way marked
Accommodation & Food
accommodation : at Paleopolis, Aprovato, Batsi, Kypri, Agios Petros, Gavrio

restaurants : Apikia, Paleopolis and in detour in Pitrofos

Map & Altitude diagram

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Useful tips
- option to take a demanding and beautiful detour of 1km along the river and wooded valley towards Ano Evrouses and return -via route 10a
- the hilltop before Strapouries exposed to northern winds
- visit the Olive Museum in Ano Pitrofos, check here http://www.musioelias.gr/en/node/25 or communicate here +30 6932731776 (telephone for appointment) & the Archaeological Museum of Paleopolis, check its schedule here http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh155.jsp?obj_id=3490