Hiking Trail 8 & 8a in Andros is a lush and scenic route that runs through historic seafaring and agricultural villages, following the Pythara ravine. This trail showcases diverse landscapes and rich cultural landmarks, including picturesque settlements, natural springs, and notable architectural sites.
As you walk along, you’ll pass the stone-arched bridges of Apikia & Leontos, the Agadakis & Bistis Towers, and the Empirikos watermill (Fabrika). The trail leads to Gialia Beach, a peaceful coastal spot with a small wetland, providing a perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Andros.
Marking
8a to Fabrika watermill detour
5.7 km including detour to Empirikos watermill
with detour to Empirikos watermill No 8a
Difficulty level
Walkable
Ascent: 290m
Available in Apikia, Sariza spring, Apatouria, Stenies
Available in Apikia, Gialia Beach, and above Piso Gialia Beach
Κείμενα – Φωτό – Xάρτες: Andros Routes
Chora – Ypsilou – Mesathouri – Lamira – Menites – Messaria – Panachrantos Monastery
Chora – Apoikia – Katakalaioi – Vourkoti (with a detour to Pythara waterfalls)
Chora – Syneti – Dipotamata – Epano Kastro – Kochylou – Ormos Korthiou
Moni Tromarchion – Piso Meria – Ammonakleiou – Mousionas – Aidonia
Vrachnou – Exo Vouni – Mesa Vouni – Gianniseo – Ladia – Rogo – Ormos Korthiou
Vourkoti – Monastery of Agios Nikolaos – Ahla Beach
Stavropeda – Aladou – Sasa – Panachrantos Monastery
Apikia – Apatouria – Stenies – Gialia – Nimporio
Strapourgies – Ano Pitrofos – Palaeopolis – Ano Aprovatou
Apikia – Evrouses – Strapourgies – Mesathouri
Batsi – Katakilos – Ano Katakilos – Arni
Batsi – Aprovatou
Vourkoti – Kouvara – Prophet Elias – Arni
Arni – Remata – Lefka Beach
Gavrio – Ano Gavrio – Agia Leousa
Gavrio – Ano Agios Petros – Tower – Beach
Scholi (Gavrio) – Ano Gavrio – Ano Agios Petros – Scholi
Ano Agios Petros – Moni Agias – Batsi
Chora – Livadia – Chora (Circular)
Livadia – Vrachnou – Prophet Daniel – Petrias – Falika – Aladinou – Vakoni
Piso Meria – Prophet Elias – Stavros Beach
Pera Choria 1 & 2 (Circular)
Aprovato (Circular)
Amolochos - Livadeza - Vitali - Amolochos (Circular)
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