The barren, rocky landscape of Kasos is a paradise for walkers. Old cobbled paths connect the villages with the chapels, the shepherds' huts (mitata) and remote coves, offering unique views of the two seas.
The trail network
The Municipality of the Heroic Island of Kasos, with a focus on thematic and walking tourism, partnered with the group “Paths of Greece” — the same team that has organised trail networks on Kythira, Tinos, Sifnos, Serifos, Ithaca, Kefalonia and elsewhere, with international recognition.
The study for the development of hiking tourism was prepared in 2016 and set out in detail the cleaning, signposting and promotion of the trails. It proposed the creation of 7 routes, totalling 53.8 km, with the possibility of future expansion of the network.
In 2020 the study was harmonised with the new legislation and obtained the permits from the Forestry Service and the Archaeological Service. Next steps: installing signage, clearing the routes and promoting them (website, app, brochure). The aim is a quality tourism that extends the season and strengthens the local economy.
The Walkers of Kasos
The “Walkers of Kasos” are an informal group of locals — and not only — who walk, explore and showcase the island's beauties. They act in support of the effort by the Municipality and Paths of Greece to officially organise the routes.
As they put it, to know a place you must first walk it. They admire the “culture of stone”: the old mitata, the chapels and the dry-stone walls that resemble the tiers of an ancient theatre, following in the footsteps of the old Kasiots. Their aim is to discover paths and hard-to-reach beaches and to bring walking tourism to the island.
“Kasos, wild virgin beauty.” Sea, rock and wind compose the idea called Kasos.
Contact
The Walkers of Kasos
Phones: 22453 60214 · 22453 60213 · 22453 60200 · 22450 41400
Before you set off
A few general tips for safely enjoying the island's trails:
- Wear proper closed hiking shoes — many paths are rocky and some rough.
- Bring water, a hat and sunscreen; shade on the island is scarce.
- Prefer spring or autumn, as well as the morning or late-afternoon hours in summer.
- Tell someone your route and avoid walking alone in remote spots.
- Respect nature, the chapels and the flocks — take back whatever you bring.