Category Archives: Start from Tolo
The Breasts of Aphrodite-Islet Romvi-Tolo-
The first mound-breast
Starting point: Tolo
Distance: About 3 km
Hot spots: combine water sports with walking 2 in 1!,the different view from island to land,amazing view from the top of mound,isolated beach for swimming
Ways of crossing : On foot the path & by boat crossing the sea or swimming or renting canoe or sea-bicycle (sea distance 1km)
The route start from the port of Tolo we can swim to reach the islet which is only 0.5 km far away.We have the option to rent a boat or canoe or sea bicycle for those who dont want to swim & to carry our back packs.When we reach the island we start our walking tour following the obvious path through pine trees which is a dirt & uphill for about 10min.When we reach the col we continue with the direction to the top of the first breast of Aphrodite which is the first mound in an altidude 153m. Unfortunately there is no obvious path so we must be careful with the stones & with the thorns.On the top we will be conpensated from the breathtaking view of the argolic gulf.When we start walking downhill we can follow an obvious path leading to a beautiful isolated beach which we can swim and to enjoy the view & the quite..The return is from the same way.
The second mound-breast
Starting point: Tolo
Distance: About 4 km
Hot spots: combine water sports with walking 2 in 1!,the different view from island to land,amazing view from the top of mound,isolated beach for swimming,ruins of tower.
Ways of crossing : On foot the path & by boat crossing the sea or swimming or renting canoe or sea-bicycle (sea distance 1km)
Tolo- Metamorfosi Sotiros- Agia Moni – Tolo
Tolo- Metamorfosi Sotiros- Agia Moni – Tolo
Starting point: Tolo
Distance : 18 km
Ways of crossing : On foot & by Bicycle
Main sights: Panoramic view of Argolis gulf, monasteries with historical & archeological interest, orange fields & vineyard.
The route starts from the circular road of Tolo ,the trail begins a smooth descend passing the last houses on the hill of Tolo, continues with the trail which climbs the mountain side towards to picturesque church of Sent George which offers a remarkable view (nice place to take a break to enjoy the view with your snack) , heading downhill to the Monastery of Metamorfosis Sotiras which dates back to 14th century AD and next to the monastery you can find the ruins of the Tower of the season.
Continuing to rural trail (half dirt road, half asphalt) through the orange trees and vineyards in goes down in this narrow valley &ends at the monastery of Agia Moni which is famous local monastery of 12ai of the Middle Byzantine period, ancient spring, goldfishes, remarkable mosaics with frescoes & panoramic view of Palamidi’s casstle & Nafplio
Returned by the same road with a small detour to Tolo.
Tolo-Drepano-Plaka-Ancient Asini-Tolo
Tolo-Drepano-Plaka-Ancient Asini-Tolo
Starting point: Tolo
Distance : 9 km
Ways of crossing: On foot & by bicycle
Main sights: Orange fields, ancient mill, ancient acropolis of Asini, walking across the coast.
• The route starts from Tolo passing briefly on the main road and continues through the orange fields of the area. During the route you will see an old abandoned, traditional, stone mill. After that we pass through the center of Drepano village and we continue walking along the coast of Plaka Beach. Walking across the coast we can admire beautiful view of the mountains, Tolo & the ancient Assini’s acropolis . When we reach the Acropolis you can walk a little bit uphill in a dirt path and reach the top of the citadel where you can admire the panoramic view & feel the great history of this place.
Tolo-Agios Georgios-Tolo
Tolo – Agios Georgios – Tolo
Starting point: Tolo
Distance :6 km
Ways of crossing: On foot & by bicycle
Main sights: panoramic view of Αrgolis gulf ,surrounding mountains & villages, traditional chapel
• This hike explores the mountain above Tolo. During our trek, we will enjoy a panoramic view of the sea, the beautiful island of Spetses, and many surrounding villages and mountains of the Argolis Gulf. At the top of the mountain, we find the little church of Agios Georgios (Saint George) at approximately 190 meters altitude
** The Breast’s Aphrodite-Islet Romvi-Tolo-
Starting point: Tolo
Distance: About 3 km
Hot spots: combine water sports with walking 2 in 1!,the different view from island to land,amazing view from the top of mound,isolated beach for swimming
Ways of crossing : On foot the path & by boat crossing the sea or swimming or renting canoe or sea-bicycle (sea distance 1km)
The route start from the port of Tolo we can swim to reach the islet which is only 0.5 km far away.We have the option to rent a boat or canoe or sea bicycle for those who dont want to swim & to carry our back packs.When we reach the island we start our walking tour following the obvious path through pine trees which is a dirt & uphill for about 10min.When we reach the col we continue with the direction to the top of the first breast of Aphrodite which is the first mound in an altidude 153m. Unfortunately there is no obvious path so we must be careful with the stones & with the thorns.On the top we will be conpensated from the breathtaking view of the argolic gulf.When we start walking downhill we can follow an obvious path leading to a beautiful isolated beach which we can swim and to enjoy the view & the quite..The return is from the same way.