Walking on the Greek Islands

A guidebook to 35 day walks and a 5-day Naxos Strada coast-to-coast route in Greece's Cycladic islands (Paros, Naxos, Amorgos and Santorini). The islands are linked by ferry, location and history but each offers a distinct walking experience from the peaceful rural monasteries of Paros and rugged mountains of Naxos, to starkly beautiful Amorgos and volcanic Santorini.Walks range from 4 to 16km (2-10 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-7 hours. They range from easy to challenging, with optional short-cuts, so there is something for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The Naxos Strada coast-to-coast route is described in 5 stages covering 52km (32 miles). Anavasi maps are included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information on accommodation and ferries Refreshment and public transport options are given for each walk Insights into Greek wildlife and history

About the author

Gilly Cameron-Cooper's main career was as a journalist, non-fiction author and editor, but in 2002, she and her husband Robin gave up demanding London jobs and turned their hiking hobby into a lifestyle business. They set up Walking Plus Ltd, the first company to offer guided and self-guided hiking holidays on the Greek Islands, initially on Naxos, and later on Paros, Amorgos and Tinos. At the time, the islands offered untapped potential for adventure and exploration, as waymarking and mapping were minimal, and there was no competition from other tour operators. Gilly already had a foothold in Greek language and culture from living in Athens, where she wrote for the English language press, ran a weekly magazine, and produced consultation documents on sustainable tourism for the Greek government and the island of Chios. She has hiked all over the world, publishing articles for national magazines and newspapers, and books on mythology, walking London’s waterways, and Beatrix Potter’s Lake District.

Product details

• Authors: Gillian Cameron-Cooper, Gilly Cameron-Cooper, Cameron-Cooper Gilly
• Publisher: Cicerone Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2020
• EAN: 9781786310095
• ISBN: 978-1-78631-009-5
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 115 mm x 175 mm x 15 mm
• Series: GUIDES
• Subjects: Travel > Sports and active travel > Europe; Osteuropa, Griechische Inseln, Walking, Wandern, Trekking, Naxos, Santorini, Walking, hiking, trekking, SPORTS & RECREATION / Hiking, Osten / Osteuropa, Europa / Osteuropa, Englische Bücher / Reise / Europa, TRAVEL / Europe / Greece, TRAVEL / Special Interest / Hikes & Walks, Greece, Griechische Inseln / Wandern (Führer, Karten), Paros, Greek Islands, Travel guides: activity holidays, Travel guides: routes and ways