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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:  
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


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