Forest Bathing - Guided Hiking

Lefkada, a valuable green rock inside the turquoise waters of the Ionian sea and  the best way to explore it is on foot.

We offer two options to enjoy the magnificent nature of Lefkada.

Forest bathing, (Shinrin-yoku) is a therapeutic practice from Japan originating in 1980's as a response to the stressful lifestyle utilizing the tranquil immersion into forest surroundings to enhance health and well-being. 

Guided hikings were you will get to know about the flora, fauna and the culture of Lefkada while enjoying the magnificent nature and the magical views.

Enjoy the mountains

Amazing Views

Mountain paths

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Our Hiking Routes

Sfakiotes

A beautifull area for hiking with rich flοra and fauna. We start our hike from Asprogerakata village, from Fryas square with the beautiful plain trees and the wells dating back from Turkish period(1479-1684). We pass through the villages Lazarata-Spanohori-Kavalos where we make a stop to visit the folklore museum and we return back to Fryas square where we started.

Walking Time: 2 hrs

Distance: 8 km

Altitude: 241 – 517 -241

Melissa Gorge

This hike starts at the picturesque village of Kavalos. We meet at the local café and we start walking towards Melissa gorge. Τhe abandoned watermills and the old stone bridges indicate the prosperity of the whole area in the past.

Walking Time: 3hrs

Distance: 12 km

Altitude: 478 – 174 - 478

Melissa Gorge

This hike starts at the picturesque village of Kavalos. We meet at the local café and we start walking towards Melissa gorge. Τhe abandoned watermills and the old stone bridges indicate the prosperity of the whole area in the past.

Walking Time: 3hrs

Distance: 12 km

Altitude: 478 – 174 - 478

Skaros Forest

Skaros forest is one of the most iconic sites in all Lefkada. We start our hike from the picturesque village of Kollivata and we start to ascend towards the oak forest of Skaroi through one of the most beautifull paths of the island. From the forest we can have a magnificent view to Lefkada city and the east part of the island.

Walking Time: 2h 30 min

Distance: 10km

Altitude: 396- 651- 396

Asprogerakata

We start our walk from the beautiful square of Fryas in Asprogerakata village and we make a circular hike around the village. We visit wells dating from the Turkish period, we admire the view to Lefkada city and we return back to Fryas square.

Walking Time: 1h 30 min

Distance: 3,5km

Altitude: 407- 574- 407

Asprogerakata

We start our walk from the beautiful square of Fryas in Asprogerakata village and we make a circular hike around the village. We visit wells dating from the Turkish period, we admire the view to Lefkada city and we return back to Fryas square.

Walking Time: 1h 30 min

Distance: 3,5km

Altitude: 407- 574- 407

Vafkeri Neoxori

A beautiful hike with amazing view on the east part of Lefkada.

Walking Time: 3h

Distance: 13km

Altitude: 508- 284- 508

Vafkeri Neoxori

A beautiful hike with amazing view on the east part of Lefkada.

Walking Time: 3h

Distance: 13km

Altitude: 508- 284- 508

Lefkada Hiking Prices

For 2 persons is 30€ / person

For 3 and more persons is 20€ / person

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