We returned from Arillas last week where we enjoyed a lovely relaxing two weeks. We did several walks on the cooler days - Much more enjoyable than in June when it was really too hot to come out of the shade.
I am quite proud to have walked to Anglokastro and back again. Some of the track up to Krini is quite steep.
In reply to my own question about walking to the north of Arillas, we found an easy circular walk:
Walk to San Stefanos by whichever route you have discovered during your stay.
Approaching San Stef from the Arillas road, look for the Paradise Taverna and Spiro's Supermarket. (This is the last chance to buy water etc until you return to Arillas)
Turn into a road at the side of the supermarket, passing a tennis court on the left. This quiet country lane meanders through olive groves for about 20 mins until, after a sports ground on the left it meets a main road junction.
Stop to gasp and gulp some water!
You could think I'm crazy, forget the walking and turn left back down into San Stef.
The track on the right? don't know where that goes - yet!
If you are still with me follow the road ahead towards Avliotes. In less than 5 mins when you first spy a BP petrol sign look for a track on the right. (before the petrol station).
Take your time strolling along this track - it passes throgh a small village and olive groves so is mostly in shade. The track has many turn offs but apart from a sharp right bend in front of the last house in the village keep straight ahead. There are some lovely views from both sides of the ridge.
After 30mins there is a white wall to sit and rest. This is at a crossroads. Carry on straight up for another 5mins and the track meets a road. Turn right into Magoulades. Turn right at the village and it's downhill all the way back to Arillas.
There must be lots of detours from this route and I would love to hear any suggestions before I return to Arllias in May '05.
By the way. Don't get the impression that we are superfit walkers. I am fat, unfit and usually trail about 100 yards behind hubby who is very patient. He always administers whatever water, first aid, sympathy and encouragment is needed to get us to the next bar.