LEFKAS WALKING & BIKING
ISLAND ACTIVE is based on the beautiful island of Lefkas and specialises in
Walking,
Mountain Biking and Leisure Cycling.
We have many types of programs to
suit most needs,
taking into account the summer temperatures and individual
fitness levels.
These programs are only suggestions based on experience, and can
be altered if need be.
We try to encourage walking and biking away from the Nidri area,
as this
covers some of the best trails and footpaths on the Island and to add a valid
point,
additional transport costs can then be kept to a minimum.
Island Active of course do have programs for most parts of Lefkas.
Our easier biking program normally includes a boat trip to the nearby island of
Meganissi
and this has always proved a firm favourite.
The walking program for any day of the week, starts at 0930 and finishes
somewhere around 1530.
Distance can vary but 15-20 kilometres appeals to most.
There are also programs for walkers and bikers who wish to do more than one day,
along with morning and evening rides and walks.
Picnic lunches are popular and relaxing,
but if specially requested, Taverna
lunches can be the order of the day.
 
We have researched a large number of our trails and footpaths on the Island,
opened up disused ones and maintained existing ones.
Some walking routes may also
include a boat trip for dropping off and picking up,
thus avoiding as little
'tarmac' walking as possible!
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SAMPLE WALK
We leave Nidri at 0930 hrs and the next 45 minutes are spent walking
through
the gentle sloping Olive groves to the village of Haradiatika,
where we stop
for refreshments.
From here we take a winding footpath following the contours of
the valley,
through wooded countryside towards the mountain village of Alatro.
The late morning stop under shaded trees beside the stream is most certainly not to be forgotten.
25 minutes of more climbing brings us to the hamlet with
its fine greenery and running water.
A short walk from here takes us
to a 14th century church and also our lunchtime stop.
This stop takes in the
incredible breathtaking views of the surrounding Ionian Islands
reaching as far
as the Greek mainland .
Our return is by an old trail with pleasant views that
lead us down besides a dry river bed,
to the village of Paleokatouna.
Here
we take in a short Taverna stop which offers the best of Greek hospitality.
A
further 30 minutes walk through the Olive groves brings us back to the Nidri
starting point.
Walking in other parts of Greece can be arranged but of course there are
extra costs to bear in mind,
such as accommodation and transport.
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A short word about myself.
I come from a military background
and have a
considerable amount of experience of walking and biking.
This experience has
covered many countries of the world, including the deserts,
jungles and even the
Arctic Circle.
This is my 5th year working out of Lefkas, and so far I have
had excellent praise and feed backs from my clients
which I am most eager to
carry on receiving.
All of my programs do require a certain level of fitness, good shoes, a sun
hat and day packs are essential.
If you would like to join me or require more
information, please call :-
Paul LLoyd on (0030) 6974 239800 or
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