HERAKLES HOTEL

Varvasi - Nea Moni - Agios Georgios - Dafnonas (Βαρβάσι - Νέα Μονή - Άγιος Γεώργιος - Δαφνώνας) A long circular course with beautiful views in the central part of Chios, near the capital of the island. The route starts from the suburb of Varvasi and heads west, passing close to the historic Nea Moni. Then it continues south towards the settlement of Agios Georgios, before changing again its course to the northeast and the Dafnonas settlement. From there it returns to the starting point,...

Chios (Chora) - Dafnonas (Χώρα - Δαφνώνας) A beautiful route that leads from Chios (Chora) towards the centre of the island and around the settlement of Dafnonas. The route is circular and returns to the starting point by a different road, passing both times by the foothills of Korakaris Hill. Beautiful views of the sea and the nature of the island's countryside inland.

Agios Georgios Resta - Agios ioannis Tripate (Άγιος Γεώργιος Ρεστά - Άγιος Ιωάννης Τριπατέ) Circular route on the hillsides west of Vrontados, within the protected area of Agios Ioannis Tripate. The route crosses the area, following the dirt roads and arriving at Agios Ioannis Tripate. From there it descends further east and returns along the same road towards the coastal zone. Wonderful and panoramic views to the sea and Vrontados settlement.

Karyes - Agios Ioannis Tripate (Καρυές - Άγιος Ιωάννης Τριπατέ) From the Karyes village, the route heads east and towards lower altitudes, crossing all this hilly green zone upstream of the coastal settlement of Vrondados. The route returns westwards to climb to higher altitudes, which are occupied by the limestone massifs, passing by the area where the chapel of Agios Ioannis Tripate is located. Leaving the limestone zone, the route descends again eastwards towards the Karyes and the...

Skoukla Hill (Λόφος Σκούκλα) A small and beautiful route in the northwestern part of Chios, which climbs up the green slopes of the Skoukla Hill to reach its bare summit. The route starts from the road, east of the villages of Kardamyla and the coastal Marmaro. The view of the northern coastline, the sea and the island of Oinousses to the east is magnificent and panoramic.