Μονοπάτι προς Μονή Παναγίας Τσαμπίκας

Starting point of several trails up the mountain and elsewhere. The trails can sometimes be hard to find. They are marked with painted dots and lines on rocks, as well as piles of stacked stones. Going up the mountain, some 200 yards in, you can choose right to go up to the monestary or left to go over the mountain between the two peaks to the perfect sands of Tsambika beach. Both can be a challenge. Paths are rocky, bushes stingy and midday the sun is hot. Be that as it may, the climb is worth it just for the view and the wild goats. Bottom to bottom the hike to Tsambika beach will be around an hour. To the monestary a little less. Leave your flipflops at home. You will need shoes with grip and good soles. A hiking stick is not a must, but you’ll notice it will be a very nice to have.

Nice walk up, but a bit difficult to find the trail.25-30 min up for a decent fit person. Double that if you need breaks. When you get to the road there are 300 steps waiting for you. A restaurant and several benches on the way up.

One would think this monastry was built, in the 18th century, in anticipation for the many all inclusive hotels that would come two centuries later in Kolymbia Bay. The walk up the hill is the perfect penance for the abundance of foods and drinks served at the hotels. The walk is very duable, also with kids. It is of course hot, but that is a part of the experience. In the end, geting salvation from abundant buffet breakfasts, lunches, and dinners shouldn't be earnt too easy anyway. The views are nice.

Good and visible hiking path all the way to the Tsambika Monastery's 300 stairs, which start at the top not here. Would recommend plenty of water, proper shoes and decent physical fitness to endure the hike.

This is not an easy hike, but the views are nice. The track ends almost at the parking lot where the 300 stairs to the monastery starts.The trail is mostly loose gravel and rocks.