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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