Monolithos - Rhodes

Hiking Tours

Organized Hiking Tours

Who said Rhodes is all about cosmopolitan resorts and sunny beaches?
Rhodes Island is a hiking paradise full of secret paths and landscapes. Walk through pine forests, dense vegetation with wild growing herbs, vineyards and olive trees. Enjoy a downhill while having the most amazing views to the sea!

(The size of the island is ideal for a day tour since you can go anywhere on the island, walk for a couple of hours, have your drink or meal in a tavern with homemade food in a small traditional village and return to your hotel within the day.)

Spend your precious time joining a walking daytrip and let the trails of the west side of the island guide you…

1. Akramytis Mt. (Monolithos)

This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful hiking paths. The biggest part of the route is covered with pine trees and dense vegetation. Getting to the top of Akramytis, we can enjoy some of the most beautiful views of the island to the valley of Kymisala and the nearby islands like Alimia, Chalki, Tilos, Nisiros or even Karpathos! We also pass by St. Jones Monastery and Limeri, the famous cave where Greek spies stayed during World War II.

  • Language: English
  • Difficulty: 3/5
  • Length: 9, 5 km (4 hours approx.)
  • Info’s: Sportswear, hiking boots (preferably), sunscreens, hats and a camera.
  • Operating: May – October
  • Price: 60 Euros (VAT, transfer, traditional lunch break)

2. Glyfada – Monosiria (Kritinia)

Between Kritinia and Siana village, we follow the path going down to Glyfada beach through pinewoods. Approaching the shore we come across a chapel and enjoy beautiful views of the islands of Chalki and Alimia. The beach is full of big pebbles and green waters, an ideal place to enjoy the tranquility of the scenery and the fresh food in Savva’s tavern.

  • Language: English
  • Difficulty: 1/5
  • Length: 5 km (1, 5 hours approx.)
  • Info’s: Sportswear, sunscreens, hats and a camera. Don’t forget your swimming suit!
  • Operating: May – October
  • Price: 60 Euros (VAT, transfer, traditional lunch break)

3. Profitis Ilias (Salakos-Fountoukli)

Profitis Ilias, one of the highest mountains of Rhodes with interesting flora and fauna. As we hike this beautiful trail we can collect greek herbs. A magnificent view to the plains and the sea is offered as we cross the pinewoods. Our destination is the byzantine church of St. Nicholas at Fountoukli, where we can enjoy a picnic with local products.

  • Language: English
  • Difficulty: 2/5
  • Length: 7 km (2, 5 hours approx.)
  • Info’s: Sportswear, sunscreens, hats and a camera.
  • Operating: May – October
  • Price: 60 Euros (VAT, transfer, traditional lunch break)

4. Profitis Ilias-Ancient Kamiros

We start from Profitis Ilias and after 3 hours of trekking we arrive at Ancient Kamiros. The footpath is full of farms and vineyards. Beautiful scenery and relaxing hiking until the coast of Kamiros.

  • Language: English
  • Difficulty: 1,5/5
  • Length: 8, 8 km (3 hours approx.)
  • Info’s: Sportswear, sunscreens, hats and a camera.
  • Operating: May – October
  • Price: 60 Euros (VAT, transfer, traditional lunch break)

5. Masari-Kalathos

Entering the old highway to Lindos and after Masari village we cross Gaidouras River as we head up to the monastery of Trifeniotisa. The east side of the island still offers magnificent views. Passing through the pine forest and following the downhill we arrive at the coastline of Kalathos, where we can enjoy a relaxing swim.

  • Language: English
  • Difficulty: 1, 5/5
  • Length: 5 km (2 hours approx.)
  • Info’s: Sportswear, sunscreens, hats, camera and a swimming suit!
  • Operating: May – October
  • Price: 60 Euros (VAT, transfer, traditional lunch break)