If it’s wild and wonderful you want, then this route has it in abundance. Starting from the beautiful village of Lagada and ending at the small church of Stavros, hidden high up in the ridges nearby Krikelos Mountain. It is full of natural beauty, impressive cliffs, and exceptional sea views. You will pass by the monastery of Agios Ioannis Theologos and walk across the ‘invisible’ part of the island. This is the path that the shepherds once used to reach their fields up in the mountains.

You'll pass above the small settlement of Stroumbos – ‘the village with 12 houses and 13 stone ovens’, with no electricity and running water. The trail is strewn with prickly pears, cactuses, and ficus. After an ascent of 30 feet, the monastery appears in front of you. Inside, there is a mosaic cross, an indication that it was probably built during the iconoclasm period. Listen to the silence of this place, it has so much to say.

Passing through steep and uneven terrain, explore rocky cliffs and scenic highlights that you won’t soon forget before reaching Stravros Church. Here, the out-of-this-world view will definitely take your breath away. 

Duration: 6 hours and 30 minutes