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The Amorgos walk 6, called Valsamitis is a classic. The counterclockwise version is usually walked.
Although not part of the walk, a small addition to the lost city of Ancient Minoa where King Minos spent his holidays is definitely recommended.
Difficulty level: Medium (60/100)
Length: 5.89 km
Duration: 01h10
Total ascent: 246 m
Maximal slope: 9 %
Average slope: 4.2 %
Net ascent: 0 m
Total descent: 246 m
Paved roads: 1.78 km (30 %)
Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)
Car free roads: 1.26 km (21 %)
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Water rich area
RouteYouYou didn't want to be here on 9 July 1956. A large earthquake occurred that generated a local tsuna…
Pascal BrackmanPascal BrackmanPascal BrackmanOn the top of the hill you can still find the remains of an old watchtower. From here you could …
Pascal BrackmanDifferential erosion in the slate here created an overhanging rock.
Pascal BrackmanWikipediaIt is striking that there is still a (centuries-old?) perfectly functioning water well here. When …
Pascal BrackmanThe location of Minoa is excellently chosen.
Pascal BrackmanPascal BrackmanPascal BrackmanHere the limestone crops out between the layers of slate. Presumably this limestone/marble was …
Pascal BrackmanHere the limestone crops out above the slate, at a height of about 300m. The photo was taken from …
Pascal BrackmanAgios Georgios Valsamitis
DromosThe church of Agios Georgios Valsamitis is built above the Temple of Apollo . Here was a spring, …
Pascal BrackmanA dam was built here to capture the scarce water on Amorgos. You can see an overflow on the left.
Pascal BrackmanAmorgos does not have many alluvial areas. But this rich agricultural area with deep soils …
Pascal BrackmanWhen you visit the Amorgon Distillery, you will be enthusiastically explained how the local grapes …
Pascal BrackmanAlong the road, you should see the basal conglomerate. The geological complexity of this area is …
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