Walking on the Greek Islands

A guidebook to 35 day walks and a 5-day coast-to-coast route in Greece's Cycladic islands. Exploring the varied scenery of Paros, Naxos, Amorgos and Santorini, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.

Walks range from 4 to 16km (210 miles) and can be enjoyed in 27 hours. The Naxos Strada coast-to-coast route is described in 5 stages covering 52km (32 miles).

• Anavasi maps are included for each walk
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information on accommodation and ferries
• Refreshment and public transport options are given for each walk

Auteur
Gilly Cameron-Cooper's main career was as a journalist, non-fiction author and editor, but in 2002, she and her husband Robin gave up demanding London jobs and turned their hiking hobby into a lifestyle business. They set up Walking Plus Ltd, the first company to offer guided and self-guided hiking holidays on the Greek Islands, initially on Naxos, and later on Paros, Amorgos and Tinos. At the time, the islands offered untapped potential for adventure and exploration, as waymarking and mapping were minimal, and there was no competition from other tour operators. Gilly already had a foothold in Greek language and culture from living in Athens, where she wrote for the English language press, ran a weekly magazine, and produced consultation documents on sustainable tourism for the Greek government and the island of Chios. She has hiked all over the world, publishing articles for national magazines and newspapers, and books on mythology, walking London's waterways, and Beatrix Potter's Lake District.

Résumé
Guidebook to 35 walks exploring the Greek islands of Naxos, Paros, Amorgos and Santorini in the Cyclades. Walks range from 4 to 17km, many using traditional working paths but some challenging sections. Includes the 5-stage Naxos Strada coast-to-coast route.