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Martsalo Beach – Agiofarago Gorge loop from Martsalos Cavechurch

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Martsalo Beach – Agiofarago Gorge loop from Martsalos Cavechurch

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Martsalo Beach – Agiofarago Gorge loop from Martsalos Cavechurch

01:14

4.06km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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28 m

View of Agiofarago Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

35 m

Chapel at the Upper End of the Martsalos Gorge

Highlight • Religious Site

Anyone on their way from the Odigitrias Monastery to Martsalos Beach or Agiofarango Bay will pass this newly built chapel.
The path leads down to the left until the end of the road. Turn left again through the streambed and head towards the Greek flag. From there, a well-maintained staircase leads to the cave church of Panagia and further to Martsalo Beach.
For those heading to Agiofarango Bay, after the cave church, climb the same path back up to the flag and follow the red markings.

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Trail to Agiofarago Gorge

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647 m

Panagia Cave Church at Martsalos

Highlight • Religious Site

The cave church of Panagia - to reach via a well-developed staircase.
Christian hermits lived in the surrounding caves until the beginning of the 20th century.

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Martsalo Beach

Highlight • Beach

If you want to see something other than mass tourism, this is the right place for you. The beautiful, not too long hike (quite challenging) through the gorge of the same name ends here. A rather pebbly beach, with a few tamarisks and wooden shacks from the locals, is the reward for the effort. While there are ubiquitous jeep safaris in the better-known side bay, here you can usually find everyone.

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2.23 km

Agiofarago Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Neighboring gorge of the far more famous Agiofaraggo. The approach over a gravel road and the descent to the Libyan Sea through the gorge are much more challenging than those to Agiofaraggo. But you are mostly alone and the gorge itself, with its palm trees and old olive trees, is far more interesting.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.83 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

316 m

< 100 m

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Monday 22 June

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Martsalo Beach – Agiofarago Gorge loop from Martsalos Cavechurch

View of Agiofarago Gorge

Chapel at the Upper End of the Martsalos Gorge

Trail to Agiofarago Gorge

Panagia Cave Church at Martsalos

Martsalo Beach

Agiofarago Gorge

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