A magnificent trail that takes the traveler back in time as it crosses
the old capital of Santorini, named Skaros.
The trail starts from the small church of Agios Georgios which stands in
Imerovigli just above the rock of Skaros. Skaros used to be the medieval
capital of Santorini for about 600 years. Walking downhill, go past the church
of Agios Ioannis Katiforis and move closer to the imposing rock. The
geomorphology of the area reveals the violence of the eruption that created
this magnificent site. The trail goes past the rock among relics and ruins of
the old buildings and finally reaches the church of Panagia Theoskepasti
(Virgin Mary the God-covered).
Walking back uphill again, a few meters after leaving the church, follow
another path on your right, which continues much lower than the first path.
Duration: 1 hour,
quite easy
Tip: Don’t forget your
hiking boots and, of course, your camera!
