Kato Tritos - Mychou - Byzantine temple of Taxiarches - Theologos - Tricherousa - Taxiarchis stAndria - Radi - Agioi Anargyroi
| General description: |
Hiking trail connecting Agii Anargyri with Kato Tritos. |
| Detail description: |
The route starts from the settlement of Kato Tritos in a western direction. The first stop on the route is the church of the Taxiarchs, which is a unique monument of the 16th century. Next, the pedestrian meets the settlement of Mychou. Further stops on the route are the marble cave of Fousa and the chapel of St. John the Theologian with its exceptional view of the bay of Geras. Continuing west, we come across the chapel of Panagia Trikherousa, which was built on the ruins of an ancient temple. From this point, the route moves north parallel to the winter stream of Andriotis in a lush landscape, passing through the chapel of the Taxiarchs in the area of Andria and ending up in the area of Agioi Anargyroi in a green landscape with recreational areas. |
| Transportation means: |
Car and bus to Kato Tritos |
| Accessibility: |
Asphalted access to Kato Tritos, Agioi Anargyroi |
| Best season: |
Annually |
| Places to visit: |
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| Signage: |
Yes |
| Route starting point: |
Kato Tritos |
| End of Route: |
Agioi Anargyroi |
| Type of tourism: |
Nature-loving, walking/hiking, cultural |
Points of interest
Kato Tritos
| Name: |
Kato Tritos |
| Description: |
Settlement |
| Category: |
Cultural element |
| Longitude: |
39,088439 |
| Latitude: |
26,432327 |
| Altitude: |
33 |
The settlement of Efergetoula in Gera has several traditional houses, and a tall village dominated by the church of St. Nicholas.
Byzantine temple of Taxiarches
| Name: |
Byzantine temple of Taxiarches |
| Description: |
Church/Monastery |
| Category: |
Cultural element |
| Longitude: |
39,083343 |
| Latitude: |
26,431423 |
| Altitude: |
96 |
The Catholic Church of the Taxiarhon Monastery, located at a short distance from Kato Tritos in the municipality of Geras, is the only monastic complex of Byzantine times that is preserved in Lesbos. It is built on a plateau at the top of an olive tree-covered hill with an excellent view towards the Gulf of Gera. The central space of the monastery, the Catholic Church, is preserved, while around it there are the ruins of the cells and auxiliary spaces. The construction of the church is placed in the late Byzantine period. Local, unprocessed stones of various sizes have been used for its masonry. Inside, two layers of wall paintings are preserved. Most of the wall paintings date back to the 17th century."
Fousa cave
| Name: |
Fousa cave |
| Description: |
Cave |
| Category: |
Cave |
| Longitude: |
39,083343 |
| Latitude: |
26,420353 |
| Altitude: |
255 |
The Fousa Cave is 95m long and has two corridors with marble walls. It has formations on its vault without stalactites. Graves from the 5th century BC with findings were discovered in the cave.
Theologos
| Name: |
Theologos |
| Description: |
Church/Monastery |
| Category: |
Cultural element |
| Longitude: |
39,080055 |
| Latitude: |
26,417349 |
| Altitude: |
96 |
The platform of Saint John the Theologian offers an excellent view of the Gulf of Gera. It is a modern chapel built on the ruins of an ancient temple.
Panagia Tricherousa
| Name: |
Panagia Tricherousa |
| Description: |
Church/Monastery |
| Category: |
Cultural element |
| Longitude: |
39,076157 |
| Latitude: |
26,403788 |
| Altitude: |
274 |
This is a modern chapel built on the ruins of an ancient temple, in a location of high natural beauty.
Taxiarchis st' Andria
| Name: |
Taxiarchis st' Andria |
| Description: |
Church/Monastery |
| Category: |
Cultural element |
| Longitude: |
39,085241 |
| Latitude: |
26,400881 |
| Altitude: |
208 |
This is a modern chapel built on the ruins of an ancient temple, in a location of high natural beauty.
Agioi Anargyroi
| Name: |
Agioi Anargyroi |
| Description: |
Church/Monastery |
| Category: |
Cultural element |
| Longitude: |
39,096365 |
| Latitude: |
26,401911 |
| Altitude: |
162 |
The Agioi Anargyroi is an unparalleled area of natural beauty, known for its intense greenery and running waters, which give it a magical aura. It is a captivating destination that attracts visitors to wander along the riverbanks, enjoy the atmosphere, and spend some peaceful moments in the shady, verdant surroundings. The Agioi Anargyroi area is full of plane trees, chestnut trees, cherry trees, and sour cherry trees, whose leaves turn from green to intense red during the summer months. The 80-year-old olive press is fully functional, and seeing it in operation will give you a firsthand experience of the traditional methods used for extracting olive oil, and you can also taste freshly baked bread sprinkled with olive oil, a traditional Lesvos delicacy.
The route