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Discover all benefitsThis 8-shaped cycle tour along fully paved roads takes you to two very rich areas in the neighbourhood of Karya. (1) The rich agricultural area of the polje of Livadia at the foot of the beautiful mountain village of Karya. (2) The intramontane basis of the Pass near the church of Agia Donatos.
You get a few options for a drink along the route in the villages, but take enough water with you just in case!
Difficulty level: Medium (57/100)
Length: 35.1 km
Duration: 01h24
Total ascent: 1,031 m
Maximal slope: 8.8 %
Average slope: 2.9 %
Net ascent: 0 m
Total descent: 1,031 m
Paved roads: 35.1 km (100 %)
Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)
Bike paths: 0 m (0 %)
Car free roads: 0 m (0 %)
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Water rich area
Electric bike tours and rentals
The stone-built water fountain of the village square, with its abundant running waters offers a …
Although a number of plane trees provide shade on the square, it will quickly become clear which …
Great to enjoy this square on a hot summer night.
Karya is a mountainous big village of Lefkas and it s story is bound up with "Karsaniki" stitch, a …
Church of Karya
The closed depression of Livadia is a polje. The lowest part of the bassin is about 320 m above …
Monastery of John The Baptist is an absolute must to visit.
Syncline-anticline sequence of limestone
The old windmill of Alexandros is one of the many examples of windmills that can be found on …
The old windmill of Alexandros is one of the many examples of windmills that can be found on …
View of a classic residence of the small village of Alexandros. In front of the house are …
This flat area with rich, thick farmland is curiously situated at an altitude of 400m. It is …
Eglouvi is an absolute gem. The position is not coincidental either. In the past, villages were …
This is a relic of a former windmill. Much grain was grown in the area such as on the intramontane …
Aghios Donatos is a church on a 900m altitude mountain just above the Eglouvi village. The locals …
This set of wells is highly curious. Here you are almost on top of a mountain, at 893m altitude, …
Just to the left of the church of Aghios Donatos you will see a threshing floor. This is where the …
This part of road, near the church of Aghio DOnatos is known by the islanders as “the pass”. This …
This intramontane basin at an altitude of 900-950 m is a curious landscape in the mountain area …
The poet Sappho is said to have committed suicide on the island. Sappho was a lyric poet from …
Kalamitsi is one of the beautiful mountain villages on Lefkadia. The narrow streets block any …
Vasilis gives you a personally guided tour of the museum which is a private initiative of his …
Karia Folklore Museum
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