Hike to the top of Akramitis on a guided day trip on Rhodes. Admire the views of the western coast of the island on an off-the-beaten-track hiking trail.
Start with a pick-up from your hotel, and begin your hike by ascending green slopes under cypress trees overlooking the bay of Apollakia. Soon the hiking trail becomes more demanding as you start to clamber over the rocks that make up your path. Wherever you look there are amazing photo opportunities/
After the most strenuous stint, you find yourself surrounded by colourful shrubs. This meadow-like area leads you to your first stop of the day, the tiny old chapel of St John. Here you have a welcome snack enjoying one of the pies Greece is famous for and then it’s onwards and upwards to the top.
Just before you arrive, climb over rocks for a short time and once you reach the summit you will be glad you did. From the top of the mountain, you get to see both sides of Rhodes, the nearby islands, the lake in Apollakia, Attaviros (the highest mountain on Rhodes), and inland Rhodes.
Your guide will make sure everyone walks at a comfortable pace. In Spring, pretty flowers, fragrant herbs, and rare Rhodian Orchids line the way. You will follow a different route on the way down, one that takes you through a forest of tall pine trees.
Technical information:
Distance: 9.1 km /5.6m
Hiking time: 4 hours
Total time: 4.5 hours