discover the island's stunning beauty by hiking! walk along 'strátes?, the trails created by farmers to help them cross the island and transport their goods. it's like stepping back into history. here are two itineraries you might like to try:
? the byzantine léfkes-pródromos trail , paved with marble paving stones most of the way, takes an hour to walk. it starts from the verdant village of léfkes and crosses slopes with cultivated terraces and a small byzantine bridge. the final destination is to the beautiful village of pródromos with its impressive maze-like alleys.
? starting from the village of márpissa, with its byzantine churches, 17th century houses and quaint windmills, walk towards kéfalos hill and áyios antónios monastery. going uphill along the cobblestone path, you will come across the ruins of the venetian town of kéfalos and the castle. at the top, enjoy the view over the eastern part of the island and visit the monastery of áyios antónios with its gold-leaf wood-carved iconostasis.